[Remote] IT Business Analyst (Loss Prevention)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harbor Freight Tools is seeking an IT Business Analyst to support business and systems analysis functions for their applications. The role involves maximizing IT investments by transforming business requirements into effective solutions and managing external software vendors.ResponsibilitiesOversee the daily performance and operation of enterprise-level software applicationsPerform the following duties: budgeting, quality control, research, purchasing of assets or software, contract negotiation and managementAct as a liaison between technology teams, support teams, business units, and senior managementCollaborate with project managers, solutions architects and project sponsors to determine project scope and how to execute multiple projectsMeet with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements, and systems goals, and identify and resolve systems issuesDocument functional business requirement and interpret into system designsAnalyze and determine root-cause for reported system issuesConduct research into on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development effortsUtilize standard templates to accurately and concisely write requirement and functional specificationsReview and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systemsPrepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential problem areas in IT systems across the organizationCollaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, and enhancements to existing applicationsCoordinate and perform in-depth tests, including system, integration, and customer acceptance, for modified and new systems, and other post-implementation supportManage and track the status of requirements throughout the project lifecycle; enforce and redefine as necessaryWork independently on projects and analysisMaintain reference documentation for audit purposesPerform other duties as assignedNights and weekends As requiredSkillsProven analytical, communication and problem-solving skillsExperience in business and systems analysis functionsAbility to gather and analyze data in support of business casesExperience leading system projects for business unitsAbility to build systems requirementsExperience providing application supportExperience managing external software vendorsAbility to oversee the daily performance and operation of enterprise-level software applicationsExperience in budgeting, quality control, research, purchasing of assets or software, contract negotiation and managementAbility to act as a liaison between technology teams, support teams, business units, and senior managementExperience collaborating with project managers, solutions architects and project sponsorsAbility to meet with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business requirements and systems goalsExperience documenting functional business requirements and interpreting them into system designsAbility to analyze and determine root-cause for reported system issuesExperience conducting research into emerging application development software products, languages, and standardsAbility to utilize standard templates to accurately and concisely write requirement and functional specificationsExperience reviewing and analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systemsAbility to prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential problem areas in IT systemsExperience collaborating in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing applicationsAbility to coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including system, integration, and customer acceptanceExperience managing and tracking the status of requirements throughout the project lifecycleAbility to work independently on projects and analysisExperience maintaining reference documentation for audit purposesBenefitsAnnual discretionary bonusComprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilityEligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k planAssociates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays)Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by lawCompany OverviewHarbor Freight Tools is a leader in providing high-quality tools at the lowest prices in the industry. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in Calabasas, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.harborfreightjobs.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipHarbor Freight Tools has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.