Business systems analyst Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA) / Functional Architect

Econolite is an innovator of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions, products, and services. Our technology is helping save lives and making the Smart City a reality. If you want to be at the forefront of this intelligent technology revolution, we want to talk to you about being part of our team. Econolite is committed to employing the best talent that will make significant contributions to building a safer, connected world.

Econolite's ITS solutions ease traffic congestion, provide safer mobility, and improve quality of life. As the one-stop-shop leader for traffic management systems, sensor products, and services, Econolite is committed to the advancement of connected and autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and cybersecurity.

We are seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA) / Functional Architect to play a strategic role in the on-going implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O, Project Operations, Field Services). This role partners closely with business stakeholders and our System Integrator (SI) to design solutions, guide platform evolution, and ensure long-term success of the D365 landscape. This role requires a combination of deep functional expertise, architectural mindset, and operational ownership to help Econolite transition from implementation to enable long-term operational success.

Duties

• Business Engagement & Process Optimization
  • As a trusted advisor to Finance, Operations and Service business, drive discovery workshops focused on process transformation
  • Design processes (requirements, functional specifications, user stories and process flows) for financial operations, project lifecycle & billing models, and field service operations
• Functional Architecture Configuration & Execution
  • Act as a functional solution architect across D365 F&O, Project Operations, and Field Services
  • Lead gap-fit analysis and strategy, balancing D365 best practices and Econolite's operating model / roadmap
  • Translate business objectives into end-to-end designs and architectural decisions
• System Integration Partnership
  • As part of a joint delivery team with our System Integrator (SI), ensure alignment between technical implementation and business objectives through the project.
  • Collaborate closely with SI throughout the implementation lifecycle to ensure solutions align with business objectives, functional expectations, and operational needs.
  • Ensure delivered solutions are validated through testing, feedback and business acceptance.
• Production Support, Stabilization, & Troubleshooting
  • Provide advanced functional oversight for Tier-2/Tier-3 issues
  • Maintain a prioritized backlog of enhancements, bug fixes, and feature requests based on a business value prioritization.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis and implement preventative fixes
  • Drive platform stabilization initiatives, implementing preventative controls
• Release Management & DevOps Coordination
  • Implement DevOps best practices that enable controlled, reliable releases of new functionality and updates
  • Coordinate changes with technical teams to plan, schedule, and execute releases
  • Leverage Azure DevOps or similar tools to automate solution deployments and accelerate release cycles
  • Validate deployments post-release, ensure that release notes and documentation (technical documentation, user guides, training materials, and knowledge base articles) are complete and accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7+ years experience as a D365 Functional Consultant / BSA / Solution Architect
• 4+ years hands-on experience with D365 F&O, Project Operations, and/or Field Service)
• Strong functional configuration and business process design expertise
• Proven experience in Financial, Project Accounting and/or Service Operations
• Proven experience with production support and structured root-cause analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools
• Strong collaboration experience with System Integrators
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to handle unexpected issues and adapt to a changing IT environment

Nice To Have

• Experience stabilizing new D365 implementations
• Experience defining enterprise architecture standards within D365
• Working knowledge of Dataverse, dual-write, and Power Platform
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or field service operations
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (MB-300, MB-310, MB-330, MB-240)

Physical Requirements

Primarily an office-based role requiring prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and travel occasionally for meetings, training, or company events as needed.

Pre-Employment

All candidates who accept employment will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening. For applicable roles, candidates who accept employment will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle/Driving Record screening.

Compensation

The base pay range for this full-time exempt position is $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year plus benefits. Pay ranges are determined by various factors, including role, experience, and location. The pay range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay rates for this position. Within the range, actual individual compensation is determined by various factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

This role is eligible for benefits: weekly pay, weekly PTO accrual, paid holidays. Various medical plans, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, direct deposit. Basic life, LTD, 401k discretionary match. Other voluntary benefits include: identity theft protection.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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