Job Description

Job Overview: The Business Analyst and Business Rule Engine Specialist will play a dual role within the organization, responsible for analyzing business processes, gathering requirements, and working closely with stakeholders to implement solutions. Additionally, this role involves expertise in Business Rule Engines (BRE), where the specialist will configure and maintain rule-based systems that support business decision-making processes. This individual will collaborate with business teams, technical teams, and system vendors to ensure that business rules are effectively integrated into systems to streamline operations, compliance, and automation. Key Responsibilities: 1. Business Analysis: Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document business needs, requirements, and pain points. Develop detailed functional and non-functional requirements, use cases, and user stories. Facilitate workshops and meetings to capture requirements and ensure business objectives are clearly communicated. Business Process Analysis: Analyze current business workflows and systems, identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation. Create detailed business process models, flowcharts, and documentation. Identify inefficiencies and propose solutions to optimize business processes. Solution Design & Documentation: Work closely with the technical team to ensure that business requirements are translated into appropriate system designs. Document functional specifications for system developers and ensure proper alignment with business objectives. Support the implementation of new processes, systems, and technologies that align with business goals. 2. Business Rule Engine (BRE) Expertise: Rule Development & Management: Design, develop, and maintain business rules within a Business Rule Engine platform. Define and implement business rules that support automated decision-making in core business processes. Develop and optimize rule sets, ensuring they meet business requirements and improve operational efficiency. BRE Configuration & Integration: Work with IT and development teams to configure and integrate BRE solutions into existing systems. Ensure that BRE solutions are properly implemented, tested, and aligned with business requirements. Manage rule deployment, testing, and maintenance processes to ensure accurate and timely execution of business rules. Testing & Validation: Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for BRE-related projects, ensuring that the business rules behave as expected. Collaborate with business users to validate that BRE outputs align with their expectations and requirements. Troubleshooting & Optimization: Provide support for troubleshooting BRE issues and resolving rule conflicts or errors. Continuously monitor and optimize BRE performance to ensure high availability, efficiency, and scalability. 3. Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support business decisions. Provide actionable insights through reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to help business leaders make informed decisions. Develop reports and performance metrics that track the effectiveness of business rules and business process changes. 4. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and the technical teams. Communicate complex technical information related to business rules and BRE solutions in a way that non-technical stakeholders can understand. Ensure that all stakeholders are aligned on project goals, timelines, and deliverables. 5. Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies related to business rules, rule engines, and process automation. Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, and work with teams to implement these solutions. Propose innovative solutions that drive business performance and meet strategic objectives. Qualifications & Experience: Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on business process analysis, requirements gathering, and solution implementation. Experience with Business Rule Engines such as Drools , IBM ODM , FICO Blaze Advisor , or similar platforms. Strong experience in configuring, deploying, and maintaining BRE systems. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum project methodologies is a plus. Skills: Strong understanding of business analysis techniques and methodologies (e.g., use case development, process modeling, and requirements documentation). Experience with Business Rule Engines (BRE) and rule-based decision systems. Proficient in tools such as JIRA , Confluence , and other business analysis or project management tools. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and apply insights to business decisions. Knowledge of data modeling, relational databases, and integration of systems with BRE platforms. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Certifications (Preferred): BRE-specific certifications or training related to platforms like IBM ODM , FICO Blaze Advisor , Drools . Key Competencies: Analytical Thinking: Ability to understand complex business requirements and translate them into logical business rules and technical solutions. Problem Solving: Identify issues within processes or business rules and find practical solutions. Collaboration: Ability to work across different teams (business, IT, development) to ensure alignment and successful project delivery. Attention to Detail: Ensure the accuracy of business rules and requirements documentation. Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and business teams. Adaptability: Ability to handle changing priorities and adjust business solutions accordingly.