Business Analyst

LRS; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LRS Consulting Services is seeking a BA/Project Coordinator to join a growing IT team and work directly alongside senior leadership in managing and coordinating project work across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to grow their career in a hands-on, high-visibility role.

You will be mentored by a director-level leader and given the opportunity to develop your skills across business analysis, project coordination, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years in BA/PM or similar IT role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to lead meetings.
• Experience coordinating projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-priority management.
• Self-motivated with willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and translate requirements into deliverables.
• Coordinate IT projects from intake through delivery with timelines and milestones.
• Work with IT director to prioritize the team’s workload.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and document outcomes.
• Create and maintain project documentation including plans and progress.
• Act as liaison between business users, IT, and external partners.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Support full project lifecycle including go-live activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

LRS Consulting Services is seeking a BA/Project Coordinator to join a growing IT team and work directly alongside senior leadership in managing and coordinating project work across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to grow their career in a hands-on, high-visibility role. You will be mentored by a director-level leader and given the opportunity to develop your skills across business analysis, project coordination, and stakeholder management.

We’re looking for someone with a great attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine desire to learn. If you thrive in collaborative environments, take ownership of your work, and want to grow into a well-rounded BA/PM professional, this role was built for you.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with business users to gather, document, and translate requirements into actionable project deliverables
• Coordinate IT projects from intake through delivery, tracking timelines, milestones, dependencies, and status updates
• Work closely with the IT director to manage and prioritize the team’s project workload
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, document outcomes, and follow up on action items
• Create and maintain project documentation including requirements, status reports, project plans, and process flows
• Serve as a liaison between business users, IT teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and clear communication
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the full project lifecycle including planning, execution, testing coordination, and go-live activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, or similar IT role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate ideas, lead meetings, and build relationships with business stakeholders at all levels
• Experience coordinating projects and working with cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow within the role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or supporting finance-related business processes
• Familiarity with SQL or data querying
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, MS Project, etc.)
• Exposure to Agile or Waterfall project methodologies

Work Environment and Schedule:

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite per week (Mondays and Thursdays required, third day flexible with manager)
• 6-month contract with potential for extension and/or conversion to full-time

Why This Role:

• Direct mentorship from senior IT leadership
• High-visibility role with exposure across business and IT functions
• Clear path for professional growth and potential permanent placement
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment that values attitude and potential as much as experience

Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

The base range for this contract position is $32 - $52 per hour, depending on experience.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, status or protected veteran status.

In some cases, LRS Consulting uses generative artificial intelligence ("AI") in support of our hiring processes. LRS takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.