One of our client in the government domain is seeking a Business Analyst to lead requirements gathering, business process analysis, and solution delivery initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience working with Agile teams, and proficiency with Azure DevOps or similar project management tools. This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, developers, architects, and project teams to ensure successful delivery of business and technology solutions.
Business Analyst
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead requirements elicitation sessions with business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Analyze, document, and improve business processes, workflows, and system interactions.
- Create and maintain business requirements documents, functional specifications, user stories, acceptance criteria, and process documentation.
- Ensure requirements are clear, complete, traceable, and aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborate with architects, developers, and QA teams to validate solutions and ensure requirements are met.
- Support testing efforts by developing test cases, coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and validating system functionality.
- Identify project risks, gaps, dependencies, and process improvement opportunities, providing recommendations and mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, demonstrations, and status updates throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as the primary liaison between business and technical teams, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Mentor junior Business Analysts and contribute to best practices, templates, and documentation standards.
Major Technologies & Tools
- SQL and data analysis
- Business Process Modeling & Workflow Analysis
- Requirements Management & Documentation
- User Story Development
- UAT Coordination & Testing Support
- Process Improvement & Automation
Required Skills
- Strong experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements.
- Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and requirements sessions.
- Ability to translate business needs into functional and technical requirements.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Experience working within Agile project environments.
- Knowledge of testing methodologies, UAT processes, and requirements traceability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure DevOps or similar ALM/project management platforms.
- SQL knowledge for data analysis and validation.
- Experience supporting enterprise application development or digital transformation projects.
- Proven ability to mentor junior team members and drive process improvements.
This role is ideal for a Business Analyst who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, driving requirements from concept to delivery, and contributing to successful project outcomes in a collaborative Agile environment.