Business Analyst - Technical Writer I

at WSP USA in Spokane, Washington, United States

Business Analyst - Technical Writer I

Req ID 17094

Business Analyst - Technical Writer I

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Business Analyst - Technical Writer I for our Laramie WY , or any mutually agreed upon office . Be involved in projects with our Information Security Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

+ Prepares technical documentation for consumption by project stakeholders.

+ Works to streamline the tasks and processes, building in efficiencies by leveraging automation where possible.

+ Works with technical staff and business stakeholders to create deliverables and artifacts that are intended for audiences of varying levels of technical and business knowledge.

+ Organizes, writes, and edits supporting technical and project documents as needed.

+ Develops and maintains documentation required for system security certification.

+ Develops and improves methodology for delivering information.

+ Assists Architects, Product Owners, and other team members with soliciting, documenting, and tracking business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in information technology, or related discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education.

+ 3-5 experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role, with a focus on decision management and rules engines.

+ Proficiency in modeling decision tables, rule flows, and decision trees.

+ Experience translating technical information into clear, concise documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.

+ Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.

+ Strong documentation skills.

+ Experience documenting and creating processes.

+ Be able to consult and lead discussions and make recommendations throughout the process.

+ Be comfortable in a high-paced environment and be able to manage relationships effectively.

+ Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

+ Ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.

+ Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and the Google Tool Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or MCSE a plus

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $61,000 - $75,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary: $61,000 - $75,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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Additional Requirements

+ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

+ Travel Required: 25%

+ Job Status: Regular

+ Employee Type: Full

+ Primary Location: LARAMIE - E SHERIDAN ST

+ All locations: US-CA-Los Angeles, US-CA-San Bernardino, US-CA-San Diego, US-CA-San Francisco, US-CA-San Jose, US-CO-Denver, US-FL-Miami, US-FL-Tallahassee, US-FL-Tampa, US-IN-Indianapolis, US-KY-Louisville, US-MD-Baltimore, US-MI-Detroit, US-MN-Minneapolis, US-NJ-Lawrenceville, US-NJ-Newark, US-NY-New York, US-NY-Valhalla, US-OH-Cleveland, US-PA-Philadelphia, US-TN-Memphis, US-TN-Nashville, US-TX-Austin, US-TX-Dallas, US-TX-El Paso, US-TX-Fort Worth, US-TX-San Antonio, US-WA-Spokane, US-WY-Buffalo, US-WY-Laramie

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire tha