Business Analyst

Hybrid Chicago IL 10 Months Description Summary of the project: Completeness and Accuracy As a Sr IAM BA Analyst in Identity Governance and Administration, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of user identity data within our organization. You will collaborate closely with application teams to obtain user extracts, validate them against our identity solution, and identify any discrepancies, ultimately strengthening our identity governance and security practices. Key Responsibilities: • Data Validation: Collaborate with SaaS application teams to obtain user data extracts from various systems and sources. • Identity Solution Integration: Utilize our identity governance and administration tools and systems to validate user data against the central identity repository. • Discrepancy Detection: Identify and analyze discrepancies or inconsistencies between the extracted user data and the data stored in our identity solution. • Root Cause Analysis: Investigate the root causes of data discrepancies, including data quality issues, access provisioning errors, or system integration problems. • Data Correction: Work with relevant teams to rectify data discrepancies and ensure that user information is accurate and up-to-date. • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of data validation processes, findings, and corrective actions taken. • Reporting: Generate reports and provide regular updates to management regarding the status of data completeness and accuracy initiatives. Qualifications • At least 5 years of professional experience with significant experience working as a BA on complicated projects with multiple cross functional teams • Proven experience in identity governance, administration, or data validation. • Familiarity with identity management tools and systems. • Knowledge of data privacy regulations and security best practices. • Experience using Visio and Microsoft Office Suite • Experienced enough to handle process improvement and synergies “big picture” • Comfortable running sql queries and digging into the details of a project. Curiosity is key! • Experienced in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA); Solid understanding of identity lifecycle (Joiner, mover, leaver) and access certification processes is preferred • Experienced in implementing Identity governance processes for centralized and de-centralized applications is preferred • Experienced in creating metrics and dashboard Preferred Qualifications: • Relevant certifications in identity and access management or data governance. • Experience with identity and access management software such as SailPoint, Okta, or Microsoft Identity Manager Additional skills: • Highly motivated, self-directed and possess solid execution skills. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. • Demonstrates critical thought and probes beyond the surface of the requested data to get at the valuable (actionable) information. • Able to understand complex concepts quickly. • Detail oriented, but understands broader impacts of requests. • Adjusts quickly to changing priorities as necessary. • Manages multiple tasks and deliverables simultaneously and in an organized and results-oriented manner. • Strives to proactively identify and address areas where business process efficiency and effectiveness improvements would make a positive impact on the top and bottom lines. • Excellent people skills are also necessary since this position interacts with all levels of resources across the entire organization. Conclusion As a Sr IAM BA, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and security of user identity data within our organization. Your attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy will contribute to the overall success of our identity governance efforts, enhancing our security posture and regulatory compliance.