Associate Business Analyst

ConnectureDRX; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. This early career role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the software development lifecycle while learning various aspects of business analysis. You will collaborate with product management and development teams to implement solutions that meet customer needs. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong analytical skills and a passion for problem-solving. Join a fast-paced environment where your contributions will help shape innovative solutions and drive business success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to implement designs and translate concepts into requirements.
• Participate in sprint planning and help identify business development opportunities.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Math, or Computer Science

Equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Associate Business Analyst is an early career resource who is eager to take on projects throughout the software development lifecycle and learn a variety of different roles in the process. The associate business analyst understands internal and external customer needs and assists in designing solutions that allow customers to implement their business requirements with minimal customizations.

Associate Business Analysts are encouraged to see the big picture when looking at customer needs and areas for process improvement. They have a deep curiosity to research software and product or services to find the best fit solutions to meet external and internal requirements.

The Associate Business Analyst reviews and analyzes current product features and their ability to support strategic objectives of a customer as it relates to the Connecture product line. This may include working within an organization to assist the improvement of business processes, testing systems to ensure functionality, and recommending new features or upgrades.

Scope of Contribution

The Associate Business Analyst position is an early career-level position. The role requires an eagerness to learn and proficiency in discipline. The Associate Business Analyst works with support from product leadership and other business analysts, but on specific projects can have a responsibility of independent judgement.

Essential Responsibilities/ Duties

1. Collaborate with the product management team, business analysis team, technical leads, and internal development teams to successfully implement designs. Translate concepts and ideas into design documents and requirements for development teams.
2. Work in tandem with development teams through the software development cycle to see projects through from conception to implementation. Create both internal and external facing documentation to support stakeholders and clients.
3. Participate in sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
4. Help the business development life cycle by serving as a product subject matter expert to help identify and qualify business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (i.e. Business, Finance, Math, Computer Science, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of industry experience.

Skills/ Experience Required

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to clearly communicate and share solutions with fellow team members.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all technical and non-technical members of the organization.
• Self-starter with strong analysis, communication, investigation, and problem-solving skills.
• Competent with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Competent in Jira and Confluence desired.
• Works as an integral part of a talented, accountable, and driven team in a fast-paced, proactive environment. Comfortable with managing and prioritizing a backlog of user stories.
• Understand Agile development methodologies and planning tools to assist other business analysts with project deliverables.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments when appropriate.

Equipment and Work Environment

• Equipment: PC and various software applications.
• General Office Environment, no physical demands required.
• Ability to work longer hours on limited occasions.