Cognos Planning Consultant - (Pittsburgh, PA)

ROLE: BUSINESS ANALYST [NOTE: Need a local Applicant on this position, as hiring mode is a final face to face interview, prior an Offer] RESPONSIBILITIES: Application Reporting - Multi System Reports - Consumer/Service. Ad Hoc Reporting -Weekly exception reports - design/development/enhancement/Query. Determines operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering details; and evaluating output qualifications and formats. Improves systems by studying current practices and designing modifications. Recommends controls by identifying problems and writing improved procedures. Monitors project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; and recommending actions. Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures. Provides references for users by writing and maintaining user documentation, providing service desk support and training users. Maintains user confidence and protects operations by keeping details confidential.