Business Analyst

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies LLC in Austin, TX seeks a Business Analyst to translate business requirements into functional specs and user stories. You will collaborate with developers to create wireframes, validate designs, and support UAT to ensure the delivered software meets business needs.

Requirements include 5+ years in business systems analysis, solid data modeling and SQL skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across IT and business teams.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of full-time experience in business systems analysis.
• Five (5) years of full-time experience in quality analysis/assurance.
• Experience with data modeling, entity relationship diagrams, SQL, and web UI design.
• Ability to lead, plan and direct the work of analysis personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop Business Requirements Documents or Software Requirements Specifications.
• Translate specifications into User Stories, Tasks and Acceptance Criteria.
• Collaborate with developers to create wireframes or mockups.
• Present prototype to end users and incorporate feedback.
• Develop detailed flowcharts mapping as-is and to-be processes.
• Explain technical constraints to executives while providing business context.
• Prepare test cases and support UAT to verify solution fits business needs.
• Analyze impact of new requirements on timelines and scope creep.
• Produce user manuals and training materials for deployment.
• Communicate with people of all technical levels in a team environment.

Skills

Business analysis

Data modeling

SQL

Documentation

Communication

Translate business to IT

User stories

Education

Advanced degree or 8+ years consulting

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years consulting

MBA or equivalent training

Project Management Certification preferred

Tools

SQL Tools

Wireframing tools

Job description

Visa and Work Authorization

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title

Business Analyst

Location

Austin, TX

Duration

8 Months + Extension

Bill Rate

$76/hour (C2C)

Job Type

W-2, 1099, C2C

Client

To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization

US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description

• Working with the client and user staff to develop Business Requirements Documents or Software Requirements Specifications. The BA will translate the specification into User Stories, Tasks and Acceptance Criteria.
• Collaborate with developers to create wireframes or mockups to validate that the visual design meets stakeholder expectations.
• Assist in presenting the resultant prototype to various end user audiences to demonstrate screen content, dialog, and usability and to identify and incorporate user-requested changes as directed by the technical leaders/project manager.
• Developing detailed flowcharts and models, mapping "as-is" and the "to-be" processes and performing modifications from design reviews, prototype evaluations and assessment testing.
• Act as a "translator" between the business and IT, explaining technical constraints to executives while providing business context to developers to prevent misunderstandings.
• Prepare test cases/scenarios and support end-users during UAT to verify that the final software solves the business problem before it goes live.
• Analyze the impact of new requirements on the timeline, helping to manage "scope creep" and ensuring changes still align with project goals.
• Produce user manuals, process guides, and lead training sessions to ensure that employees can successfully adopt and use the new software once it is deployed.
• Assist with implementing applications in complex environments in an iterative prototype-user evaluation life cycle with later more complete functional versions accessible to select external users via the Internet to verify functional provisions and usability, including access by disabled persons and those using screen readers such as JAWS and the NVDA.
• Review program modules, which meet specifications and standards.
• Communicating and working with people of all technical levels in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Agreement to adhere to all policies, procedures and management directives including required project documentation deliverables as defined by Process Asset Library.
• Skill conceptual understanding of IT systems, project methodologies, software development methodologies and database structures to collaborate effectively with developers.
• Skill in preparing technical documents of varying complexities for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skill in working with data automation standards and systems administration technologies.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting agency organizations, business practices, policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and evaluate the work of others and to explain abstract concepts and terms.
• Experience with data modeling, entity relationship diagrams, SQL, and Web page user interface design.
• Knowledge of database concepts such as referential integrity and data normalization.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with people of all technical levels.
• Five (5) years of full-time experience in business systems analysis.
• Five (5) years of full-time experience in quality analysis/assurance.
• Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems and their integration with end user business processes.

Experience and Education

Advanced degree with at least five (5) years of consulting experience, or a bachelor's degree and at least eight (8) years of consulting experience, plus expertise in complex systems. Training in college level computer systems preferred. MBA or equivalent training preferred. Project Management Certification preferred.

Ability to lead, manage, plan, and direct the work of business systems analysis personnel. Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to own organization. Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles, and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, Applications, organizational structure, etc. Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.