Business Analyst - Raleigh, NC

IntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesThis role is located in the IBM office in Research Triangle Park. There is no remote work option post covid. We are co-located in the office, but maintain a responsible consideration of health and safety practices - which includes ongoing support for an in-office/remote office balance during these unusual times.**There are no relocation funds for this role so you would need to relocate at your own expense.***** IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.We in the IBM Chief Information Office (CIO) are a dynamic group of Business, Strategy and Technology professionals - a specific source of market-leading Industry Consulting, Application and Business process delivery following Agile values and principles. CIO is at the forefront of Digital Reinvention of key applications used within IBM providing value-led and asset-powered end to end solutions.CIO mission is to create a productive environment for everyone at IBM. We do this by leading with Design to drive simplicity and ease of use, Engineering the systems that run the business, and Innovating to transform the business. Key focus areas are to secure the Enterprise in network security, endpoint security and data securityTransform IBM and improve collaboration and practice a culture of agile way of working.Within the CIO, we do represent the Analytic and Insight area of the Sales & Marketing Systems. Our Mission is to provide business insights to our partners in sales and marketing to win in the marketplace through analytics solutions delivered using latest technology and based on real time, consolidated and cloud-based data.The Analytics and Insight team is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our high-performing application development team. Our portfolio of applications supports software contract lifecycle management. We support worldwide software sales, finance, and operations to ensure timely and accurate contract management from signing to expiration. We ensure accurate data is captured, tracked, and presented through advanced analytics and insights.You'll work with developers, architects, project managers, operations professionals, and subject matter experts to help develop and support tooling that supports software contract lifecycle management. The components you build, test, deploy, and support will integrate IBM internal systems in ways that have never been done before.Who you are:+ Self-motivated and self-managed with a demonstrated analytical ability and curiosity+ Takes creative approaches to problem solving, innovation, and issue resolution+ Works independently and within a team setting+ Strong oral and written communication skills+ Fluent in English+ Live in or willing to move to Raleigh, NC to work collaboratively in the officeWhat you'll do:+ Join an Agile team+ Propel innovation and contribute to exciting new projects+ Work in a newly renovated Agile space in IBM Raleigh+ You will analyze and draft stories for exciting solutions that change the way IBMers work.+ You will analyze business designs through data and develop your own queries in order to prove your impact statements.+ You will work with key stakeholders to understand, design, and develop reports to support metrics dashboards and OKRs.How we'll help you grow:+ Offer an opportunity to be a part of a hardworking team in a collaborative organization in an inspiring, empowered environment+ Provide a place where you're proud to work and where you are motivated to produce the best results possibleRequired Technical and Professional Expertise+ 3+ years of experience in software development projects+ Demonstrated experience gathering and documenting requires using the Design Thinking Method+ Demonstrated experience writing user stories in support of Agile software development+ Demonstrated experience creating reports in Cognos+ Demonstrated experience using Jira and qTest+ Demonstrated experience working with large data sets and developing rules based engines+ Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experiencePreferred Technical and Professional Expertise+ Experience with SQL and Cognos Framework Manager+ Experience working in a continuous software development environment+ NoneAbout Business UnitThe Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) owns IBM's IT strategy and provides the tools, workstations, devices, and infrastructure that IBMers use to do their jobs every day. Put simply, our mission is to create a productive environment for IBM's 365,000 worldwide employees. Join us as we lead with design to drive simplicity and ease of use, engineering the systems that run the business, and innovating to transform the business.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementIBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.IBM intends this job to be performed entirely outside of Colorado.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.