Analyst

*Remote Contract Opportunity* Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Demand Analyst position! This is a 6+ month contract with potential for hire and can be remote in the United States. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. Position Overview Specializing in Azure migration, you will play a crucial role in ensuring successful transitions from on-premises systems to Microsoft Azure cloud environments. Your responsibilities will involve analyzing requirements, coordinating stakeholders, facilitating the smooth migration of applications and databases, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions, and managing work intake. What You'll Be Doing Collaborate with business units and project stakeholders to understand their needs and objectives, and identify migration opportunities. Elicit and document transition requirements, focusing on data conversion and business continuity. Identify the purpose of the migration and the desired outcomes. Conduct thorough analysis of existing systems, processes, and data to assess feasibility and risks associated with migration. Develop comprehensive documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, and process flows, to support the migration project. Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams, facilitating communication and resolving conflicts as needed Specify the target systems (e.g., ERP, CRM) where each data entity and element will be migrated. Understand the import format required for data to be accepted by the target systems. Collaborate with Application teams to define the data migration process from the current format (or export format) to the target format. Consider manipulations needed to ensure successful data migration. Establish and maintain project layouts for multiple migration projects simultaneously. Communicate effectively with vendors and relevant departments regarding project scope. Identify milestones, phases, and elements of the projects. Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure projects remain within scope, schedule, and budget. Coordinate project activities and timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Manage the intake process for migration-related work requests, prioritizing tasks based on business impact and resource availability. Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables, providing regular updates to stakeholders and leadership. Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization throughout the migration lifecycle. What You'll Need To Have Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field. Proven experience as a Business Analyst in IT projects, with a focus on Azure migration. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud services. Relevant certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) are a plus. Knowledge of data modeling and database concepts. Experience with project management tools and methodologies. Pay Range $50-$60/hr + Questions about any of our jobs? Email us at? View all of our open jobs here:? jobs.lhtservices.com