Business Analyst

Compunnel, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a motivated Business Analyst to work in a dynamic Agile environment. This role requires strong communication skills and foundational knowledge in IT and AI. You will collaborate with data scientists and stakeholders, assisting in project tracking and Agile ceremonies. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in Azure DevOps are required. Join us to grow and contribute to innovative projects in technology.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organization skills are essential.
• Experience with Azure DevOps is required.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field necessary.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in Project meetings.
• Manage Azure DevOps boards for project tracking.
• Create documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support Agile ceremonies and monitor project timelines.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Facilitation skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Azure DevOps

Foundational understanding of AI/ML

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Documentation skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Willingness to learn new tools

Resilience in a changing environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Tableau

Basic SQL

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst with foundational knowledge in Information Technology (IT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This role is ideal for someone with a passion for technology, a strong interest in project management, and a desire to grow within an Agile environment.

As a Business Analyst, you will work directly with data scientists, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure AI and IT initiatives stay aligned with business goals and on track. You will assist with project tracking, Agile ceremonies, and communication across teams, serving as a key link between business stakeholders and technical teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend and actively participate in Data Science and AI project meetings with business and technical stakeholders.
• Maintain and manage Azure DevOps (ADO) boards, ensuring tickets are up-to-date and accurately reflect project progress.
• Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and capturing detailed meeting notes, action items, risks, and blockers.
• Create presentations and documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Translate business needs into clear documentation and action items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and document business requirements, support task prioritization, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Support Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables, helping to identify and mitigate risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team and organization.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps (ADO) Boards, Microsoft Office Suite, and CoPilot.
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts and IT systems or data analytics.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take on new tasks or learn new tools.
• Resilience in a changing environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
• Basic SQL experience (querying, reporting).
• Basic understanding of data pipelines, ETL, and machine learning workflows.
• Exposure to AI/ML platforms (Azure Machine Learning, AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI).
• Experience or coursework in project management.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.