Functional Business Analyst (On-Site) – Jackson, MS Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Functional Business Analyst (On-Site) – Jackson, MS

Job Category:

Administrative Support & Clerical Roles

Requisition Number:

BUSIN002801

Posting Details

Posted:

February 13, 2025
Full-Time
Locations
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Jackson, MS 39202, USA
Job Details
Description
Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children’s Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:
The voice of our children and families always comes first
Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
We take great joy in service to others
Our families and our communities deserve our very best
Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year, and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2024-2025. Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Competitive Compensation
403b Retirement Plan with Match
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
PTO/Vacation
Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services
Business Analyst –

Position Overview:

The Business Analyst (BA) will be responsible for working closely with the project manager and stakeholders at all levels of the organization to define and document project requirements, assist with establishing deadlines, meet key milestones, provide timely reporting of issues that impact progress, and mitigate risks.
The BA will help identify business areas where improvements can be made that have the potential to strengthen processes and efficiencies.
This position will take the lead role in identifying, interpreting, documenting and communicating findings, as well as to help implement the improvement results from inception to completion and closure.
In this role, the Business Analyst (BA) must demonstrate leadership in working with programmatic, support and executive staff in all levels of the organization to achieve aforementioned goals, be successful in fostering teamwork, and demonstrate commitment to the ongoing pursuit of excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

Define business requirements for assigned project or enterprise-wide initiatives.
Analyze various types of data and processes to root cause, trend, and summarize findings. Present findings and recommend changes to address deficiencies and/or further improve and streamline processes and solutions based on analysis.
Assist in identifying areas of concern or difficencies within the organization’s Solutions and propose system improvements and enhancements.
Evaluate business operations in a specific project or process, by anticipating requirements, discovering areas for improvement and developing and implementing solutions.
Maintains active communication on project updates with leadership and the assigned project manager, clearly identifying any project risks, dependencies or decisions that can impact the project, department or overall organization.
Collaborate with project manager, sponsors, owners and teams to understand strategic goals and determine project scope, vision, and deliverables.
Participate in and conduct meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings for improvements.
Document and communicate findings through building data visuatlizations, reports, presentations, and other written and verbal means.
Recommend and request new concepts and/or modifications to existing workflow, system set up, tools and designs.
Assists in researching and identifying products or solutions to meet agreed upon requirements and Canopy business needs.
Work closely with the Information Technology Department to ensure business requirements are clearly understood and solutions are presented to meet the requirements.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or social services and/or a business or information technology related field.
A minimum 3 years of related work experience or Master’s Degree with a minimum of at least 1 year of experience in behavioral health or social services related field and/or a business or information technology field. Must be willing to travel on occasion.
Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills, organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and planning and time management skills required. Must possess an understanding of project management concepts and advanced technical knowledge.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)