Job Description
Job Description
Business Analyst II
Juno beach or Miami, Florida
14 Months Contract
Overview of the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, results-driven and independent Business Analyst Operational Readiness to support the system implementation by ensuring operational readiness before go-live. This role bridges the gap between project teams and business operations, focusing on ensuring that people, processes, data, and systems are fully prepared for deployment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of business operations, , testing cycles, and business continuity planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary liaison between project teams and business units to assess operational impacts
- Act as a liaison between project teams and business units to assess operational impacts and readiness needs.
- Define and manage operational readiness criteria, including business process updates, training, SOPs, support models, and communications.
- Partner with testing teams to ensure test case coverage aligns with business readiness, including participation in UAT, SIT, and ORT planning and defect resolution.
- Identify, document, and track risks, dependencies, and readiness gaps through to resolution.
- Develop and maintain readiness plans, checklists, and go/no-go criteria aligned with deployment timelines.
- Coordinate with Change Management and Training to ensure operational staff are informed and equipped.
- Lead or support cutover planning, trial runs, and business continuity validation.
- Facilitate readiness workshops and status reporting for leadership and stakeholders.
- Ensure post-implementation support structure is defined and understood.
- Track metrics to validate readiness effectiveness and capture lessons learned post-implementation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong experience with powerpoint, excel and JIRA. Qmetry experience would be an asset.
- 3 to 5 years related experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Perks of Working with AP Recruiters & Associates:
- Competitive pay rate (depending on experience)
- Comprehensive professional development and career growth opportunities
- Dedicated recruitment support throughout your assignment
- Access to exclusive contract opportunities with industry-leading clients
- Flexible work arrangements and professional networking opportunities
About the Client:
Our client is a Fortune 500 energy company and one of the largest electric utility holding companies in the United States. They are committed to providing clean, affordable, and reliable energy solutions while leading the industry's transition to renewable energy sources. The organization operates across multiple states, serving millions of customers with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. Their commitment to environmental stewardship and community development makes them an employer of choice in the energy sector, offering opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities nationwide.