Salesforce Business Analyst

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewGuidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public and commercial markets with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. We help clients address their toughest challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures with a focus on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that prepare our clients for future growth and success. The company has more than 10,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit: www.guidehouse.com. ResponsibilitiesGuidehouse has an exciting opportunity for Salesforce Business Analysts in a high-growth practice. You will be a key contributor on the consulting team that helps discover and define the problem statement, evaluates the solution options and makes recommendations. You will create detailed design, architecture and process artifacts and implement the deployment plan. You will also support knowledge transfer with the objective of providing value-adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the changing needs of the global landscape. As a key team member on the project, you will guide customers through the implementation of Salesforce solutions using our adaptive-agile methodology.Key Responsibilities include:Engaging customer stakeholders to understand desired business outcomes and define success criteriaArticulate to customer stakeholders the value of recommended solutions and approachLead Discovery and requirements refinement sessions to uncover customers business, functional, and technological requirementsSynthesize requirements to create clear and comprehensive user stories and solution design documentationPerform fit-gap analysis between Salesforce functionality and client requirementsDesign elegant, innovative Salesforce solutions, involving configuration of Salesforce, creation and refinement of complex data models, external integration, business process automation, and other custom functionalityDevelop innovative industry accelerators and contribute to thought leadership white paper developmentDraft custom development specifications and manage the delivery and testing of the functionality by Development resourcesIterate Salesforce solutions through a adaptive-agile cycle with the customer Product OwnerDevelop training curriculum and deliver training sessions to the solutions end usersWork with the Guidehouse Project Manager to manage a project to scope, budget and timeline expectations QualificationsBasic Requirements:BA/BS degree in Business, Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent work experience; MBA preferred3+ years experience administering or consulting with SalesforceUS Citizenship is contractually required for this role3 to 5 Current Salesforce Certifications (Admin, App Builder & Sales/Service/Community Clouds)Experience with business process definition, process mapping, and reengineeringExperience writing Epics, user stories to capture Salesforce requirementsExperience with data migrations to and from SalesforceExperience designing or building Salesforce integrations with middleware and web servicesUnderstanding of the key levers for B2B, B2C, hybrid business modelsExcellent written and oral communication skillsGreat teamwork and collaboration skillsDesired:Experience in Big 4 or equivalent established consulting firm and/or Salesforce Platinum partner highly desiredExperience with public sector clients preferredExperience with Agile or Hybrid-Agile methodologyDemonstrable experience in at least one of: Health Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Maps (MapAnything), Field Service Lightning, and Mulesoft highly desired Additional RequirementsThe successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.This position is open to candidates virtually from Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona or Eastern, Pacific, Central, and Aleutian time zones.Due to our contractual requirements and federal orders, including an Executive Order from the White House and anemergency regulation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the position for which you are applying requires thatyou provide proof of your vaccination status. If you are unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons or because of asincerely held religious belief, you may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement which shall be reviewed after thesubmission of requested documentation. If an accommodation is granted, the conditions may include weekly testing and masking. AllGuidehouse employees also agree to follow any additional health and safety mitigation policies that may be required in the workplace. DisclaimerAbout GuidehouseGuidehouseis an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contactGuidehouseRecruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email atRecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.Rewards and BenefitsGuidehouseoffers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare Program

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