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<source><publisher>DST Systems Jobs</publisher><publisherurl>http://jobs.dstsystems.com</publisherurl><lastBuildDate>2012-05-23 04:31:59.026843</lastBuildDate><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Kansas City</city><description>Job Title Principal Application Analyst
Auto req ID 12339BR
Company (Must match Job Code &amp; Dept first 3 digit#) 100-DST Systems, Inc.
Site Location Kansas City, Missouri
Job Description 
Are 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’re looking for you! DST Systems is seeking a Principal Application Analyst to join our team in Kansas City, MO.&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /&gt;
DST provides sophisticated information processing, computer software services and business solutions to the financial services, communications, and healthcare industries.
Only candidates who possess the following skills/experience will be considered for this position.
Required:
·A minimum of 4 years’ experience supporting the software development projects
·Proficient written and verbal communication skills
·Proven ability to quickly grasp technical concepts
· Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired:
·5+ years’ experience supporting the software development projects
· Prior Finance Industry experience
· Previous TA2000 system knowledge
·Post-secondary education in a business or computer-related field of study







Principal 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’s 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. 


The 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.
Required Skills 4+ years' experience supporting project development methodologies. Superb written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel (on a minimal basis)
Desired Skills 5+ years' experience (industry related preferred) supporting project development methodologies. Proven ability to grasp technical concepts
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Travel Requirements Minimal
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