Business Analyst II

Job Title: Business Analyst II Job Description
The Business Analyst II reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs to design solutions that align with overall business strategies. This role focuses on relay product and technology solutions that support transportation and logistics operations, translating complex business requirements into clear technical specifications. The Business Analyst II writes detailed documentation of user needs, program functions, and the steps required to develop or modify computer programs, while leveraging expertise in relational databases and client-server architectures. The position relies on experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals, perform a variety of complex tasks, and may lead or direct the work of others.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs to identify gaps, opportunities, and improvement areas.
- Formulate systems and solutions that parallel and support overall business strategies, particularly within transportation and logistics operations.
- Conduct systems analysis and business process evaluation to understand current workflows and recommend enhancements.
- Write detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure system designs align with relational database concepts and client-server architectures.
- Support relay product and technology initiatives by analyzing and improving business systems that underpin transportation and logistics operations.
- Gather, clarify, and document business and technical requirements in a clear and structured manner.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including specifications, process flows, and use cases.
- Use SQL and knowledge of relational databases to analyze data, validate system behavior, and support decision-making.
- Apply strong analytical skills and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, managing a variety of complex tasks simultaneously.
- Coordinate with project leads or managers, and when needed, lead and direct the work of others to ensure successful delivery of solutions.
- Partner with stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into actionable system requirements.
- Evaluate the impact of proposed changes on existing systems and processes and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Support testing and validation activities by reviewing test cases and confirming that implemented solutions meet documented requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to optimize business systems and processes.
Essential Skills
- 46 years of experience in systems analysis or a closely related field.
- Bachelor's degree in a related area such as information systems, computer science, business, or a similar discipline.
- Proven experience in systems analysis and business process evaluation.
- Strong understanding of relational database concepts and client-server architectures.
- Hands-on experience working with SQL to query, analyze, and validate data.
- Demonstrated ability to review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs.
- Ability to write clear, detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and development or modification steps for computer programs.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Experience performing a variety of complex tasks in a technical and business environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with project leads, managers, and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent documentation skills, including the ability to produce structured and comprehensive specifications.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with Python for data analysis, automation, or integration tasks.
- Experience with requirements gathering and documentation in a structured business analysis framework.
- Exposure to or experience with transportation and logistics systems.
- Familiarity with relay product and technology solutions supporting operational business functions.
- Ability to lead and direct the work of others when required.
- Comfort working with client-server concepts and related technologies.
- Strong communication skills to bridge business and technical stakeholders.
- Ability to handle a wide degree of creativity and latitude in solution design and problem-solving.
Work Environment
This role is based onsite in Bellevue and follows standard business hours, working approximately 40 hours per week. The position is structured as a 6month engagement, with no overtime or holiday work expected. The environment centers on relay product and technology solutions that support transportation and logistics operations, providing exposure to relational database and client-server technologies. The setting is a professional office environment, with typical business attire and collaboration with cross-functional teams focused on improving business systems and processes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bellevue, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bellevue, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bellevue,WA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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