Position: Senior Software Business Analyst

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Work Schedule: Hybrid

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Business Analyst to join our team. This role demands a skilled professional with a solid understanding of business systems, a strategic approach to aligning system functionality with customer needs, and the leadership capabilities to guide and mentor team members. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of business analysis methodologies and be adept at fostering collaboration, driving change, and promoting process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Collaboration : Serve as a liaison among stakeholders to understand organizational structure, policies, and operations, and recommend strategic solutions that align with organizational goals.

• Business and Technology Alignment : Partner with business stakeholders to analyze key drivers, define systems strategies, and tailor specifications that meet organizational requirements.

• Change Leadership : Act as the primary business contact for new technology opportunities, advocating for change and facilitating process enhancements across teams.

• Requirements Analysis and Solution Coordination : Use industry-standard techniques to evaluate new opportunities, document requirements, and collaborate with development teams to determine optimal solutions.

Core Duties

• Build and strengthen relationships with customers, stakeholders, and team members, including occasional travel for on-site engagement.

• Acquire and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Scan to PreScore system to effectively address client needs.

• Critically assess requirements provided by customers, providing strategic insights on how the PSAES system can best support their goals.

• Facilitate requirement and design discussions across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and mutual understanding.

• Collaborate closely with portfolio business analysts, data analysts, and cross-team leads to address new requirements and bridge any gaps.

• Develop, maintain, and implement team standards, guidelines, and tools to support consistent and effective business analysis practices.

• Ensure accuracy of scope documentation, supporting project scope clarity and consistency.

• Support quality assurance initiatives and engage in cross-functional team discussions.

• Participate in daily stand-up meetings, supporting ongoing coordination of setup and development activities.

• Communicate progress on all setup and development activities, ensuring that all key stakeholders remain informed.

• Maintain accountability for meeting customer milestone dates and delivery objectives.

This position offers an opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing our business solutions and delivering exceptional service to our clients. If you are a seasoned Business Analyst with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, we encourage you to apply!

Pay & Benefits

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $90,000 - $105,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here: Home - Pearson Benefits.

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What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 17419