Agile IT Business Analyst - Data-Driven & Cross-Functional

ThermoFisher Scientific; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Business Analyst II to bridge business needs with technology, analyzing processes and gathering requirements to deliver efficient solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams in an agile setting to define user stories, document requirements, and facilitate workshops for successful project delivery.

The role emphasizes strong data analysis, UAT, and ERP system experience (SAP/JD Edwards), with travel 5-25% as needed and an office-based work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2+ years in business analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvement.
• Preferred fields of study: Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Proficiency in agile methodologies and project management principles
• Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting using Excel, Power BI, SQL
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and other project management/documentation tools
• Excellent requirements gathering and documentation capabilities. Procure to Pay functional knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills for leading workshops and stakeholder meetings
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
• Experience creating user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria
• Proficiency in conducting user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards) preferred.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Travel may be required (5-25%)

Responsibilities

• Bridge business needs with technology solutions and analyze processes to advance our mission.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define user stories.
• Facilitate workshops and ensure successful project delivery in an agile environment.
• Create and document business requirements, acceptance criteria, and process flows.
• Support UAT and ensure alignment with ERP and SDLC standards.
• Translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and maintain stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project management

Data analysis

Requirements gathering

Documentation

Communication

Facilitation

Cross-functional collaboration

UAT

SDLC knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Preferred fields: Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

JIRA

Confluence

SAP

JD Edwards

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Business Analyst II to bridge business needs with technology, analyzing processes and gathering requirements to deliver efficient solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams in an agile setting to define user stories, document requirements, and facilitate workshops for successful project delivery.

The role emphasizes strong data analysis, UAT, and ERP system experience (SAP/JD Edwards), with travel 5-25% as needed and an office-based work