IT Business Analyst

Position Title:
IT Business Analyst Containerboard and Recycling – PL 11
Pay Rate:
$99,000 - $110,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual and long-term incentive plans.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
1740 International Drive
Memphis, TN 38197
The Job You Will Perform:
Key Accountabilities
A business analyst supports product owners and bridges business needs and delivery teams by providing context, translating priorities into requirements, and ensuring solutions align with business goals.
Background & Domain Expertise
Experience in a technical product environment
Domain knowledge including understanding of technology and systems, knowledge of industry trends and familiarity with business strategy and goals for given product
Communication, Collaboration & Team Enablement
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Help agile development team members gain a deeper understanding of the business benefits and objectives behind each user story, feature and project
Leads projects associated with reporting, analytics, and applications for the Containerboard business
Requirements & User Story Development
Assists product owners with translation of business and customer objectives into specific requirements
Writes user stories that require heavy business context
Scope, Change & Validation
Facilitates scope change discussions and provides recommendations to product owners
Assists product owners in validating that business requirements are met
Stakeholder Partnership & Vendor Enablement
Shares and documents business context and expertise with managed service providers (MSP) to assure business needs are met
Creates a partnership with business counterparts and acts as an advisor on how to best create a solution for business outcomes
Responsible for delivery and rollout of key business reporting/analytics solutions and applications.
The Skills You Will Bring:
Education and General Experience:
Bachelor's degree (preferably in computer science, business, or another technical field)
4+ years of IT experience
1-3 years product management, business analysis, or other relevant technical or functional experience
Functional Expertise and Experience
Define system scope and objectives based on user needs and a strong understanding of business processes and industry requirements.
Supports business process redesign and documentation for new and enhanced technology solutions.