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Job Title : System Analyst 4 Work Type : Hybrid Location : Richmond, VA 23219 Start Date : 08/03/2026 End Date : 08/03/2027 Industry Category : Information Technology / Investment Services Employment Type : 1099 Contract Requisition ID : 806546 Overview We are seeking an experienced System Analyst 4 to join the Investment Decision Support (IDS) team. As the primary data stewards for the Investments Department, the IDS team partners with business stakeholders to deliver high-quality investment data, analytics, and decision support capabilities. This role will support the evaluation and implementation of a new investment data platform by analyzing current business processes, gathering and documenting requirements, supporting testing efforts, and helping define future-state business workflows. The ideal candidate is an experienced Business Systems Analyst with exceptional analytical, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills. Application Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates must: Be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment. Be able to interview via webcam. Be able to work onsite in Richmond, Virginia, as required under the hybrid work arrangement. Provide a valid candidate email address with submission. Job Description The System Analyst 4 will play a key role in supporting the Virginia Retirement System's Investment Decision Support team during the implementation of a new investment data platform. This position focuses on evaluating current business processes, documenting business and technical requirements, supporting platform implementation, validating data, coordinating testing activities, and partnering with stakeholders to improve investment data management and decision support capabilities. The successful candidate will collaborate across technical and business teams to ensure the successful delivery, adoption, and ongoing enhancement of the new investment platform. Responsibilities Business Analysis & Requirements Partner with investment stakeholders to document current-state business processes, systems, and data flows. Identify business gaps, operational risks, and opportunities for process improvement. Conduct interviews, workshops, and working sessions to gather business needs. Elicit, document, and manage business and technical requirements for platform implementation. Define future-state workflows and operating models aligned with strategic investment objectives. Documentation & Process Design Develop comprehensive business and technical documentation. Create current-state assessments, future-state process documentation, and data flow diagrams. Document system integrations, dependencies, and business rules. Maintain accurate project documentation throughout the implementation lifecycle. Data Analysis & Platform Implementation Develop an understanding of existing investment systems and data architecture. Support data mapping, validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance activities. Assist with implementation activities and ongoing platform stabilization. Provide data analysis and reporting support throughout the project. Testing & Quality Assurance Develop testing strategies and test plans. Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Validate platform functionality against documented business requirements. Assist with issue identification, tracking, and resolution. Collaboration & Change Management Work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project leadership. Support organizational change management and transition activities. Assist with process refinement and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned by the IDS Research Direct