[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Kansas City", "description": "Job Title Principal Application Analyst\nAuto req ID 12339BR\nCompany (Must match Job Code & Dept first 3 digit#) 100-DST Systems, Inc.\nSite Location Kansas City, Missouri\nJob Description \nAre you looking for something cutting edge and exciting?? Do you like working in a forward trending environment and being part of a great culture?? Then we\u2019re looking for you! DST Systems is seeking a Principal Application Analyst to join our team in Kansas City, MO.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = \"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office\" />\nDST provides sophisticated information processing, computer software services and business solutions to the financial services, communications, and healthcare industries.\nOnly candidates who possess the following skills/experience will be considered for this position.\nRequired:\n\u00b7A minimum of 4 years\u2019 experience supporting the software development projects\n\u00b7Proficient written and verbal communication skills\n\u00b7Proven ability to quickly grasp technical concepts\n\u00b7 Ability to travel up to 10%\n\nDesired:\n\u00b75+ years\u2019 experience supporting the software development projects\n\u00b7 Prior Finance Industry experience\n\u00b7 Previous TA2000 system knowledge\n\u00b7Post-secondary education in a business or computer-related field of study\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrincipal Applications Analysts are experienced in Applications Analysis and repeatedly demonstrate the ability to independently analyze and produce accurate and thorough project documentation and deliverables, including project benefits, feasibility, requirements, scope, risks, and justification. Principal Applications Analysts demonstrate a solid understanding of DST\u2019s products, business processes, and development life cycle. They mentor and are sought out by less experienced analysts for their product and application analysis knowledge. Principal Applications Analysts typically are assigned complex projects and/or situations that have a high degree of customer exposure or company liability. They may work on multiple projects simultaneously. Under the general direction of a project manager or supervisor, Principal Applications Analysts may act in a team lead capacity for projects of small to medium scope. Team lead duties include project administration tasks such as tracking and/or assigning work to others, facilitating meetings, and producing and delivering project communications and reports. Additionally, Principal Applications Analysts may be asked to estimate effort and/or resources required for specific project phases/tasks for which they are assigned to complete and/or lead. \n\n\nThe Principal Applications Analyst will participate in the requirements, design, testing, and conversion/implementation phases of a project to develop, modify, or implement effective information systems solutions. Principal Applications Analysts demonstrate a solid understanding of DST's products, business processes, and development life cycle for which they are assigned. Principal Application Analysts demonstrate technical proficiency with various software tools, utilities, methodologies, and concepts. They research and collect material information required for analysis of moderately complex issues and assist in the facilitation of resolutions.\nRequired Skills 4+ years' experience supporting project development methodologies. Superb written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel (on a minimal basis)\nDesired Skills 5+ years' experience (industry related preferred) supporting project development methodologies. Proven ability to grasp technical concepts\nFull or Part Time Full-Time\nTravel Requirements Minimal\nWorking Hours or Shift 1st Shift (Days, M-F, 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm)", "date_new": "2012-05-16 18:33:08", "url": "http://jobs.dstsystems.com/xml/28736300/job", "country": "United States", "company": "DST Systems", "title": "Principal Application Analyst", "reqid": "12339BR", "state": "Missouri", "state_short": "MO", "location": "Kansas City, MO", "uid": 28736300}]