Business Analyst

Start Date: ASAP
Job Location: Downtown San Diego, CA
Openings: 1
Days/Hours: Full-Time
Complete Benefits Package: Vacation, Medical, Stock, Bonus, Profit Sharing, 401k and more

BusinessOnLine is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, innovative, talented Business Analyst to work closely with our team of experts to deliver sophisticated Internet Marketing and web development solutions for our clients, such as: Sony PlayStation, Hasbro, Cisco, Caterpillar, RailEurope, and many more ... 

Become a member of a team where your vision and ideas are valued and you are not just another warm body in a cold cubicle.   At BusinessOnLine, our people drive our process, our process drives our solutions, our solutions drive client satisfaction, client satisfaction drives profit.

Job Description:
The Business Analyst is a consultant with Internet Marketing and Website Development experience with a thirst to research, explore and document the cutting-edge methods for online marketing and communication.  This resource is expected to take a user or scenario focus by: documenting system requirements, developing use cases, and constructing test strategies.  The Business Analyst will perform research and documentation of various internet related solutions creating a comparison matrix of features and functionality. Moreover, BusinessOnLine will look to this person to formulate SWOT and competitive analysis for client and internal stakeholders.  The Business Analyst is a pivotal resource in taking our clients to the next level in their internet marketing efforts.

Client Management / Project Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Research and develop recommendations for Web 2.0 related topics, applications and platforms such as:
• Behavior Targeting
• Open Source vs. Commercial CMS
• Email Marketing / CRM
• Community / Forums
• Social Media / Networking  (MySpace, Facebook, Ning, Etc):
• Applications
• Audience Participation
• Features / Functionality
• Affiliate Marketing
• Web Application Integrations:
• SaaS Tools
• eCommerce Platforms
• Participate and lead requirements gathering and other workshops designed to detail development efforts
• Document system requirements, use cases, process flows and develop test strategies
• Foster a collaborative and intimate relationship with both clients and internal teams
• Ensure positive and long-lasting ongoing relationships with both clients and internal teams
• Enjoy your work

Requirements

1 year+ experience in Business Analysis / Requirements Documentation

• Experience in the Internet Marketing & Website development industry
• Understanding of the following is preferred: 
• Rational Unified Process
• ISO 9000
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and provide the bridge between Internet engineers and non-technical business users
• Knowledge of Internet Business Process and Internet Related Systems
• Knowledge of Project and/or Software Development Life Cycle
• Ability to identify business and technical impact for of Internet initiatives
• Computer skills, including high proficiency with Microsoft Office with emphasis in MS Visio
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task to meet client’s business objectives
• Outstanding organization skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work in a consultative role with clients
• Ability to gracefully manage multiple priorities, commitments and projects in fast-paced dynamic environment
• Communication Skills – ability to communicate with clients in all formats: verbal, presentation, email, written documents

Beneficial but not required Experience

• Rational Unified Process (RUP) Experience
• Analytical skills – ability to piece together ad hoc analysis of client websites, web analytics, etc.
• Search – general understanding of Search Engine Marketing (SEM) 
• PC Management Experience / general understanding

Business Profile:
Founded in 1997, BusinessOnLine is the leader in delivering Internet solutions that achieve greater market presence and an improved customer experience. Over the last decade, BusinessOnLine has built a team of experts whose unique combination of consulting and implementation solutions have delivered results for more than 600 websites including world-class brands such as Chevron, Cisco, Pitney Bowes, NEC, HSBC, Bahamas.com, Disney, Hasbro and many more.

Additionally, the BusinessOnLine team hosts a world class marketing summit: www.OnlineMarketingSummit.com: The Online Marketing Summit is an invitation only, "vendor less" educational forum for Marketers.  Set in beautiful San Diego, Marketers from leading companies gather every year to share best practices and learn from expert online practitioners. Unlike most tradeshows and conferences, OMS is built around content that drives action and delivers insight that we as Marketers can actually use and build into our marketing plans.

With headquarters in Downtown San Diego (Little Italy), CA, BusinessOnLine also has a development/NOC office in Reston, VA.  Our sales, development and implementation teams are 25 strong.

BusinessOnLine is uniquely positioned. We have established financial stability, a strong sales channel and are profitable yet agile with a relatively flat organization structure allowing voices to be heard and strategy dictated by innovative forward-thinking visionaries.

Company Atmosphere:
We enjoy our work, our clients, the solutions we implement, and most importantly the people we work with.  We are encouraged and empowered to make decisions that drive the strategy and our future of the company. We do not work for the man or punch the clock.  We are driven, experienced professionals who shun ego and harness individual expertise to construct solutions as one.  We thrive on results.  We all own a piece of the pie and share in its rewards… bonuses, stock grants and a year where 100% of profits are distributed to employees is not unheard of.

To apply for this position please email: businessanalyst@businessol.com

Please include:
1. Attached resume
2. Number of years of relevant experience
3. Current Employer
4. Salary Requirement
5. Potential Start Date
6. Current Location

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

BusinessOnLine is committed to equal employment opportunity.  We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment or any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to; veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origins, age and physical or mental disability.

In addition, race, religious creeds, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, including genetic characteristics, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation and other protected classes in California.