Description We are seeking a Business Analyst IT to join our team in Torrance, CA. This role is within the automotive industry and requires a blend of technical expertise and business acumen. The successful candidate will be responsible for aligning business requirements with technical solutions across our IT systems. This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity. Responsibilities: • Develop and manage user stories in collaboration with stakeholders, developers, technical leads, and Product Owners, ensuring clarity in functional and technical requirements. • Create and maintain documentation such as business requirements documents, system requirement specifications, technical design architecture diagrams, and deployment plans. • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure systems integrate seamlessly and meet security, compliance, and data privacy standards. • Lead System Integration Testing efforts to ensure different systems, applications, and components integrate seamlessly and that end-to-end processes function as expected. • Manage and oversee the development, testing, and deployment phases ensuring the solution aligns with both technical and business objectives. • Facilitate the development of user stories acceptance criteria and product backlogs, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. • Develop, manage, and execute test scripts and test models for functional integration and regression testing. • Lead User Acceptance Testing by coordinating with business users to ensure the final solution meets business requirements. • Manage Quality Assurance processes by defining testing criteria, identifying bugs, and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues. • Stay updated on emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to recommend solutions that enhance system performance and business processes. Requirements • Proficiency in communication and documentation • Mastery of Microsoft Excel • Strong analytical skills • Knowledge of compliance and quality standards in the automotive industry • Familiarity with database design and management • Proven experience in project management • Understanding of IT security protocols • Ability to manage relationships with vendors • Knowledge of regulations in the automotive industry • Willingness to travel as required • Ability to optimize processes and systems • Proficiency in SQL • Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies • Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders • Experience in system integration • Ability to execute tasks efficiently • Understanding and implementation of best practices • Experience in dealing with suppliers • Knowledge of quality assurance processes • Experience in component selection within the automotive industry Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .