Business Analyst 4, Richmond, VA, US

Intellibee; Richmond; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is looking for a Business Analyst with over 5 years of experience in IT projects. The role involves analyzing complex systems, conducting stakeholder interviews, and translating technical requirements into business documents. A strong understanding of Agile methodologies and tools like Azure DevOPS is essential. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and stakeholders are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of BA experience in IT projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze complex processes and systems.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Create and manage agile items in Azure DevOPS.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-solving skills

Technical Proficiency with SQL

Requirements Gathering

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Business Process Modelling

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Azure DevOPS (TFS)

Visio

Job description

VDOT - Asset Management Team is looking to fill a Business Analyst position with a candidate with the following skills and Experience

5+years of BA Experience in IT projects. Must have strong oral and written communication skills.IT software/application project experience required. Looking for a candidate with the specific skills/experience listed below

Analytical Thinking

• Review, Analyze complex process and systems and break them down into manageable parts.
• Has strong problem-solving skills - finds root causes, and not just symptoms.

Technical Proficiency

• Familiarity with enterprise software - like, Oracle, SQL Server.
• Understanding of databases (SQL), APIs, Data Flow Diagrams.
• Not necessarily a developer but should have a strong understanding of how IT systems work.

Requirements Gathering Proficiency

• Strong experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Skilled at writing clear, testable, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Strong familiarity and previous experience with using Azure DevOPS (TFS) for creating and managing agile items - Product backlog, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks AND Test Plans and Test Cases.
• Prepare diagrams explaining the modifications so that both technical staff and executive management can visualize and understand what must be done. Experience creating wireframes or visualization examples (Visio) from requirements.
• Should be previous experience in working with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) AND Waterfall projects.

Other Required and demonstrated work skills

• Can translate from tech talk (Developers) to business users and business talk (Stakeholders) to developers.
• Writes clear documents and delivers strong presentations.
• Can handle pushback, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflict diplomatically.
• Experience with Business Process Modelling - using/documenting Swim Lane and Flow Chart Diagrams.
• Experience in rolling out new systems/processes and managing user adoption.
• In addition to performing system integration testing (IT Testing), assists with User Acceptance Testing.

Skill Matrix

• Agile Business Analyst; Stong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodologies Required 5 Years
• Well versed with Scrum and Agile, Scaled Agile and Kanban methodologies Required 5 Years
• Technical experience in organizing and maintaining sprint and product backlogs Required 5 Years
• Technical experience translating client and product strategy requirement into application requirements and user stories. Required 5 Years
• Documenting high level Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases and execution of test cases. Required 5 Years
• Ability to analyze and document business and system processes. Required 5 Years
• Prior State of VA IT Business Analyst Experience Strongly preferred Highly desired