Business analyst Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Business Analyst

Emergent Method is seeking a qualified Business Analyst to support an IT project for a state government agency. This is a full-time position based in Baton Rouge, LA, that will support an active system development effort. Local candidates with the ability to maintain an onsite working presence are preferred, though remote candidates will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate is experienced, self-motivated, and adept in handling a wide range of business analysis and data-related tasks. This individual must be adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic project environment.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Serve as a support resource for data migration and conversion activities
• Document business processes and requirements around data conversion approaches
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical designs, including implementing stories and process flows
• Conduct data analysis and profiling to ensure accuracy and consistency in data migration efforts
• Create and execute complex SQL queries to assist with technical design, data cleansing, and resolution of bugs / defects
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure requirements align with data conversion strategies
• Recommend eliminating, retaining, or enhancing business processes and document results
• Collaborate with source systems, data analysts, and modelers to build scalable data solutions
• Analyze source data and perform gap analysis, source-to-target mappings, and data integration design
• Provide support for user acceptance testing (UAT) and IT application testing related to data migration

Minimum qualifications include :

Preferred Qualifications :

Background :

Emergent Method is a nationally recognized management consulting firm focused on developing and implementing plans, programs, and initiatives that result in transformative impact. We are focused on strengthening the skills, capacity, and resources of our clients to support them in creating unique and valuable experiences for their stakeholders.

With an uncommonly high degree of ownership in the work we do, our team thrives on solving complex challenges, delivering solutions built to last, and driving transformational growth.

We work from the inside out fully engaged with our client teams and invested in their success. Their most pressing challenges and opportunities become our own. Our flexible, adaptable approach allows us to work seamlessly as trusted advisers, embedded team members, or both, to support client needs, using every engagement as an opportunity to deliver powerful results, together.

Our expertise travels well to all markets and benefits all sectors, allowing us to work wherever there's a good client fit. Our consultants have significant experience working across a wide range of industries and in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. We successfully work within the bounds of both large-scale projects that may span years as well as short-term, time-sensitive efforts.

Our integrated, interdisciplinary team of consultants brings an expansive range of skillsets and experience to power a broad scope of services and solutions. Whether you are looking to develop or implement a new strategy, brand, marketing or communication campaign, IT system, program, or a unique and innovative project, we stand ready to be your partner.

Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.