Business Intelligence Analyst - Full-time

DISH is an innovative industry leader distinguished by its pioneering spirit. Ever since our establishment in 1980, we’ve been the ideal workplace for people with adventurous spirit and creativity, smart risk takers and aggressive winners - all those for whom the status quo just isn’t enough. Our Fortune 200 Company continues to define the curve in television entertainment. We are always improving and extending our products and delivering greater value to people, including our workforce of 20,000 plus. Come explore the big picture with us!

Intelligence. Creativity. Innovation. These are the things you’ll find at DISH, the pioneer in television entertainment. We offer flexible career paths for dynamic, talented individuals who are ready to be rewarded and recognized. It’s our way of giving back to exceptional people who have kept us at the forefront of our industry.

A successful Business Analyst will have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; or two years related experience and/or training; and one plus years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to learn quickly and add value without being the subject matter expert. Great attention to detail and ability to organize information in a logical manner.
• Experience as a business analyst using tools and techniques from the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK).
• Experience eliciting, formulating, and managing requirements. Experience working on IT related projects. Ability to develop process and systems maps and identify areas for improvement.
• Team player mentality - ability to add value by consulting with customers and executing projects. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence people throughout the organization
• Strong analytical skills.  Ability to evaluate large amounts of information and develop models to make the information meaningful and actionable.

Dish is looking for a problem solver that can add value to our business.  The Business Analyst utilizes a variety of tools and techniques to improve processes, leverage technologies and develop strategies for improving the operational performance of Dish's sales groups.

Primary responsibilities fall into the following categories:

• Build relationships with stakeholders throughout the organization - project managers, customers, IT, etc.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with internal customers to build relationships and prepare for upcoming projects.
• Tactfully challenge sales channels on their assumptions, issues and proposed solutions in order to clearly define the problem and begin to determine requirements.
• Elicit requirements using brainstorming, document analysis, focus groups, interviews, observation, prototyping, requirements workshops and surveys.
• Evaluate information gathered from stakeholders, determine business requirements and recommend next steps to management.
• Identify and manage project risks. Perform business analysis activities throughout the lifecycle of a project.  Work with project manager to ensure project success.

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