Business Systems / Applications Analyst II

San Diego, CA (Hybrid – 3 Days On-Site)

Employment Type: Contract-to-hire

Compensation: $38-43/hr

About the Role

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a large, well-established organization in the San Diego area to identify a Business Systems / Applications Analyst. This role supports both internal and external stakeholders by developing clear, accurate, and actionable requirements rooted in a strong understanding of business processes, applications, and data.

The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert for key systems, contribute to Agile delivery teams, and help ensure high-quality solutions through thorough testing, issue management, and effective stakeholder communication. This position requires the ability to independently learn new tools and processes, translate complex concepts into plain language, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and work proficiently within management and delivery tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, and data analytics platforms including Power BI, SQL, and Excel-based models.

• Develop, document, and maintain detailed business and system requirements based on a strong understanding of business processes, data, and applications.

• Build working knowledge of assigned business domains, IT processes, systems, and datasets.

• Act as an expert user of applications and systems to effectively support internal and external clients.

• Execute and document testing activities to ensure delivered solutions meet defined requirements.

• Manage client requests and issues, including timely entry, tracking, escalation, and resolution.

• Support stakeholders by responding to questions related to requirements, testing, client needs, identified issues, and proposed solutions.

• Provide clear, accurate, and timely status updates to management and stakeholders regarding new development, enhancements, and issue resolution.

• Collaborate closely within Scrum and Agile teams to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field

• Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience

• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant professional experience or demonstrated ability to perform similar functions

• 2+ years of SQL scripting experience

• Experience in the energy industry is preferred but not required

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Highly self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of learning independently

• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to simplify and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

• Proven ability to manage time effectively across multiple concurrent assignments

• Comfortable performing at a high level in an open, dynamic, team-oriented environment

• Ability to break down complex business processes to:

• Identify and document requirements

• Create test scenarios

• Develop training or reference documentation

• Clearly articulate business needs to development teams

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments

• Proactive in learning complex business processes without direct instruction

• Eager and adaptable when learning and applying new IT applications independently

Benefit Offerings:

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.