Senior Systems Analyst

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Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced System Analyst to support our team by delivering integrated, data-informed system solutions that enhance financial insights and streamline business operations. This role focuses on analyzing and improving system workflows, enabling data-driven decision-making, and ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!

• This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA or Plano, TX. A hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Your future duties and responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced System Analyst to support our team by delivering integrated, data-informed system solutions that enhance financial insights and streamline business operations. This role focuses on analyzing and improving system workflows, enabling data-driven decision-making, and ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with finance, business stakeholders, and technical teams to gather requirements, define system capabilities, and translate needs into scalable, high-impact solutions. You will play a key role in evaluating and optimizing existing systems, improving reporting and data flows, and ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and performance across platforms.

Beyond core system analysis responsibilities, this position requires experience operating within Agile environments, with a strong preference for candidates who bring a background as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) or similar leadership role within SAFe or large-scale Agile frameworks. You will help facilitate program-level coordination, support PI planning and execution, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

Success in this role requires a balance of systems thinking, technical acumen, business insight, and the ability to lead and influence in a fast-paced, collaborative Agile environment.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• 5+ years of experience as a System Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, or similar role
• Strong experience with SQL and data analysis for system validation and reporting
• Working knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages for automation and data handling
• Solid understanding of system architecture, integrations, and data flow design
• Experience working with reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts such as ETL processes and data pipelines
• Proven experience operating in Agile environments (Scrum, SAFe, or similar)
• Prior experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Scrum Master, or Agile Program Lead is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of SAFe principles, including PI planning, dependency management, and program execution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams
Preferred / Additional Experience:
• Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Scrum Master, or similar Agile leadership role
• Strong understanding of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) principles, Program Increment (PI) planning, and Agile ceremonies
• Experience facilitating cross-team coordination, dependency management, and risk mitigation in large-scale programs
• Ability to drive continuous improvement through retrospectives, metrics, and Agile best practices
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Experience aligning data and analytics initiatives with broader program and business objectives
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Other Information:   
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $85,100.00 - $137,100.00.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:    . Competitive compensation  . Comprehensive insurance options  . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan  . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time  . Paid parental leave  .Learning opportunities and tuition assistance  . Wellness and Well-being programs

Skills:

·  Data Analysis
·  Python
·  SCRUM
·  Scrum Master
·  SQL

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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