At Houston Methodist, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Analyst position is responsible for analysis, functional documentation, support, development and advancement of ERP business applications through upgrades, new releases and optimization of implementations. This position utilizes critical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills to understand common business analysis tools and methodologies and to apply them to solve enterprise-wide technical and operational problems. The ERP Business Analyst position partners with technical teams to define specifications for assigned projects and serves as a facilitator between technical teams and business owners.


FLSA STATUSExempt
QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business or related field
EXPERIENCE- Three years’ experience in ERP systems analysis, requirement gathering and documentation
- Three years’ experience in business process analysis, system requirements, data modeling and detailed functional design
SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Superior documentation expertise, including experience creating Project Scope, Business Requirements, Functional and Nonfunctional Requirements, Workflows, etc.
- Strong project management skills and knowledge of project management tools
- Ability to analyze complex transactional data including creating queries and using Excel pivot tables
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to effectively presenting ideas to executive management via discussions and presentations
- Ability to resolve conflict and manage customer expectations
- Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and configuration in assigned ERP function
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and creatively solve problems
- Extensive PC software skills including Microsoft Word/Excel/Access/Project, and other database management and reporting software
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPEOPLE ESSENTIAL