Senior Business Systems Analyst

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to support a long-standing GSS team managing systems for customs, tracking, and compliance. The Sr Business Systems Analyst will play a key role in translating business requirements into technical solutions, supporting Agile development & coordinating across stakeholders to ensure reliable, customer-facing software delivery.

Responsibilities of the Senior Business Systems Analyst include:

• Lead and support analyst/programmers in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of USPS application systems
• Analyze and evaluate complex data processing systems, translating business requirements into detailed system/program specifications
• Provide recommendations and alternatives to project leads for system integration and installation
• Act as a Scrum Master, guiding Agile ceremonies and hybrid project management workflows
• Coordinate technical activities, including estimating, scheduling, planning, and quality assurance
• Communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical user stories
• Maintain documentation and ensure deliverables meet USPS standards for accuracy and quality

Qualifications of the Senior Business Systems Analyst include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive systems experience, including 3+ years as a systems analyst within the last 5 years
• Proven ability to define system solutions using both quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Experience planning and executing complex project plans (WBS, resource estimates, scheduling, reporting)
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and hybrid project management techniques
• Ability to retain and apply technical system knowledge across varied configurations (database, batch, web-based, API)
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently
• Must be able to obtain USPS Sensitive Clearance
• Must have lived in the U.S. for the past 5 years
• Must not have traveled outside the U.S. for more than 180 days in the last 5 years

Preferred/Optional Skills:

• Experience with VersionOne and ALM
• Technical writing experience
• Exposure to Project Management Office (PMO) environments
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is a plus

Compensation for the Senior Business Systems Analyst includes:

• Salary Range: $85,000–$92,000 depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, Education Incentives, and Sick Leave as required by law