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Associate Business Analyst
Job Description
CoStar delivers real-time, verified commercial real estate data that helps clients confidently spot great opportunities and make smart choices ahead of competitors. By combining the power of CoStar's independent research organization - the industry's largest - with global data delivery, software, and application solutions, clients can act on opportunities with confidence.
The Product Data Services group is responsible for serving up data to all of CoStar's customer facing products, as well as for serving myriad i nternal needs . While the core of this data comes from CoStar Research, the PDS group also develops tools to ingest large volumes of data from third party vendors; data that then goes into enriching CoStar 's core offerings. The group is a technologically diverse one with a stake in all of CoStar's products, be they websites, mobile clients, or downstream stakeholders. We are a collaborative group with many roles and skills and are growing rapidly .
We are searching for an experienced Business Analyst who can gather and understand product requirements and compile them into specifications that our teams can use to build services . Should have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and translate business data into information that will be consumed by various development teams. Candidates should be able to analyze and solve issues that arise from customers and internal users regarding all aspects of commercial real estate.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :
PR EFERRED QUALIF I CATIONS AND SKILLS
OVERVIEW OF COMPANY:
Founded in 1987, CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values, market conditions and current availability. Behind some of the most well-known brands in the industry, CoStar Group includes CoStar, the largest provider of CRE research and real-time data; LoopNet, the most heavily trafficked mobile and online real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the premier rental home resource for renters, property managers and owners; STR, the leading provider of performance benchmarking and comparative analytics to the hotel industry; BizBuySell , the largest online marketplace for businesses-for-sales; and Lands of America, the leading operator of online marketplaces for rural real estate.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Canada, and Asia with a staff of over 4,300 worldwide.
WHAT ' S IN IT FOR YOU:
Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere. But don't just take our word for it -- see why our team chose to work at and stay at CoStar Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbJRnJ2sX0
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position .
#LI-EW1
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
Job Description
CoStar delivers real-time, verified commercial real estate data that helps clients confidently spot great opportunities and make smart choices ahead of competitors. By combining the power of CoStar's independent research organization - the industry's largest - with global data delivery, software, and application solutions, clients can act on opportunities with confidence.
The Product Data Services group is responsible for serving up data to all of CoStar's customer facing products, as well as for serving myriad i nternal needs . While the core of this data comes from CoStar Research, the PDS group also develops tools to ingest large volumes of data from third party vendors; data that then goes into enriching CoStar 's core offerings. The group is a technologically diverse one with a stake in all of CoStar's products, be they websites, mobile clients, or downstream stakeholders. We are a collaborative group with many roles and skills and are growing rapidly .
We are searching for an experienced Business Analyst who can gather and understand product requirements and compile them into specifications that our teams can use to build services . Should have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and translate business data into information that will be consumed by various development teams. Candidates should be able to analyze and solve issues that arise from customers and internal users regarding all aspects of commercial real estate.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Understanding the CoStar business, the goals of our products, and collaborating with Product Development and Design in the creation of those products
- Writing acceptance criteria for user stories that contain key information for the development team to do their work
- Maintain direct channels of communication with software developers, management, and Product Design to accomplish team goals
- Responding to analytic specific issues that are raised by internal and external groups
- Identifying and document business trends utilizing real data that will support new features and applications
- Holding regular stakeholder/grooming meetings to keep all interested parties updated in project progress
- Documenting user requirements and business rules to be used in application development
- Understanding End-To-End test cases at the application and multi-application levels
- Working directly with QA Staff to ensure comprehensive testing for all areas and provide input as to how to test new features
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field
- 3 + years of related work experience
- Some experience with technical writin g
- Some experience with Microsoft Office and Project Management Tools (e.g., Team Foundation Server)
- Some e xperience in user testing and project management
- 2+ years of Commercial Real Estate experience
PR EFERRED QUALIF I CATIONS AND SKILLS
- Basic SQL database knowledge
- Experience with Agile Development process
- A nalytical and problem-solving abilities
- Commercial Real Estate knowledge a plus
- Familiarity with APIs and SOA is a plus
OVERVIEW OF COMPANY:
Founded in 1987, CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values, market conditions and current availability. Behind some of the most well-known brands in the industry, CoStar Group includes CoStar, the largest provider of CRE research and real-time data; LoopNet, the most heavily trafficked mobile and online real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the premier rental home resource for renters, property managers and owners; STR, the leading provider of performance benchmarking and comparative analytics to the hotel industry; BizBuySell , the largest online marketplace for businesses-for-sales; and Lands of America, the leading operator of online marketplaces for rural real estate.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Canada, and Asia with a staff of over 4,300 worldwide.
WHAT ' S IN IT FOR YOU:
Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
- Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
- Commuter and parking benefits
- 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, prepared foods, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere. But don't just take our word for it -- see why our team chose to work at and stay at CoStar Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbJRnJ2sX0
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position .
#LI-EW1
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
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