Job Description
Job Description:
Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Summary:
The Business Analyst Intern will learn GAF's business, participate in the analysis and documentation of requirements/user stories, and collaborate with the project team during the delivery and support of various GAF IT applications.
Essential Duties:
60% Learn and apply the fundamentals of Business Analysis, such as: elicitation (interviews, workshops, surveys), and documentation (user stories, business/functional requirements, use cases, workflow/swim lane diagrams, interface designs)
Gain an understanding of GAF's applications and roof manufacturing.
Gain knowledge of business processes and participate in an IT project.
Understand the business needs and requests of the project stakeholders, and collaborate with other Business Analysts, during the creation of requirements/user stories that are understandable by the business representatives and IT staff.
Attain knowledge of the area assigned, participate in meetings, and provide updates to the manager.
20% Collaborate with Business Analyst colleagues, IT Development and QA teams
Learn about the UAT process, and interact with the business team during system testing
20% Perform other duties as assigned.
Under This Roof, We Require
- Student in a Bachelor's Degree program in: Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 0-2 years of IT and business/industry work experience
Under This Roof, We also value
- Information Technology (e.g., Internet, Web, Software Applications)
- SDLC a plus
- Agile a plus
- General Project Management Methodology a plus
- SQL is a plus
- Google-based products a plus
- Collaboration skills
- Quick Learner
- Self-Motivated
- Business Acumen
- Planning, Organizing & Follow-Up skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management Skills
- Relationship Management skills
- Strong Communication skills (verbal & written)
- Analysis and Problem Solving skills
- Decision Making skills
- Quick Learner
- Self-Motivated
- Planning, Organizing & Follow-Up skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management Skills
How We Protect What Matters Most
- Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
- We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital's roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.