ELECT - Business Analyst 3

TalentBurst; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm based in the UK is looking for a Business Analyst 3 to join their team in Richmond, with a hybrid work schedule. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in business analysis, strong skills in Agile practices, and the ability to effectively communicate with teams. Responsibilities include evaluating user requests, writing UAT test scripts, and translating requirements into clear user stories. This role demands strong analytical and organizational skills, along with proficiency in BI tools and Microsoft Office 365.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a business systems analyst.
• Able to communicate with agile teams and business partners.
• Experience in leading requirements-gathering sessions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate user requests and analyze business systems.
• Translate business requirements into user stories.
• Write UAT test scripts and perform UAT testing.

Skills

Business analysis

Agile practices

Test scripting

Client communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

JIRA

Confluence

BI Tools

Job description

Business Analyst 3

Richmond, VA (Hybrid work schedule)

Duration: 6+ months

Complete Description

• Business Analyst evaluates user request for new or modified products. Analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Proficient in Agile practices and story writing.

Minimum of 5+ years working experience in the following areas

• 5+ years of proven working experience as a business systems analyst for medium to large projects.
• Able to communicate and collaborate with agile delivery teams and other technical staff, business partners and vendors.
• Able to lead requirements-gathering sessions, including workshops, interviews, and document analysis, to capture detailed business needs
• Able to accurately translate system and business requirements into epics, features and user stories with clearly defined acceptance criteria.
• Able to write UAT test scripts and proficient in UAT testing.
• Able to identify and document project risks and actions to mitigate risks.
• Able to track requirements throughout the SDLC lifecycle
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite, VISIO, Draw.io, ADO, JIRA, Confluence and BI Tools.
• Analytical and able to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems.

Soft Skills

• Working experience utilizing the following soft skills:
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal direct supervision
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills