Business Analyst

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a senior Business Analyst to translate business needs into functional and technical requirements for IT projects.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, development teams, and project managers to ensure solutions align with organizational objectives, supporting agile ceremonies and ensuring quality requirements through BRDs, FRDs, and user stories.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business analysis experience in IT projects.
• Experience documenting BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and use cases.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and SDLC methodologies.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Visio.
• Understanding of SQL queries and relational databases.
• Experience with process mapping and workflow analysis.
• Knowledge of Power BI or Tableau for reporting and data analysis.
• Strong stakeholder communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings, interviews, and requirement workshops.
• Identify process gaps and recommend operational improvements.
• Translate business requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with technical teams during solution design and implementation.
• Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Agile ceremonies.
• Prepare UAT scenarios and coordinate business testing activities.
• Monitor requirement changes and maintain project documentation.
• Communicate project updates and findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Documentation

Agile & SDLC

Stakeholder communication

User stories & use cases

SQL basics

Process mapping

Power BI/Tableau knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Information Systems/Operations Management

Postgraduate qualification in Business Analytics or Project Management

Certifications: CBAP/CCBA/PMI-PBA/Agile BA

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Visio

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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

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

Job Summary:

This position focuses on analyzing business operations, identifying process improvements, and translating organizational needs into functional and technical requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders, development teams, and project managers to ensure business solutions align with organizational objectives.

Core Competencies:

Expertise in business requirements gathering and documentation.

Experience preparing BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and use cases.

Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and SDLC methodologies.

Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Visio.

Understanding of SQL queries and relational database concepts.

Experience with process mapping and workflow analysis.

Knowledge of Power BI or Tableau for reporting and data analysis.

Strong stakeholder communication and presentation skills.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.

Conduct stakeholder meetings, interviews, and requirement workshops.

Identify process gaps and recommend operational improvements.

Translate business requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.

Coordinate with technical teams during solution design and implementation.

Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Agile ceremonies.

Prepare UAT scenarios and coordinate business testing activities.

Monitor requirement changes and maintain project documentation.

Communicate project updates and findings to stakeholders.

Experience & Technical Background:

5+ years of experience in business analysis within IT projects.

Experience working with enterprise applications and business process improvement initiatives.

Strong background in requirement analysis, functional documentation, and gap assessment.

Practical experience supporting software implementation and testing.

Knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and process optimization.

Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

Educational & Professional Credentials:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field.

Postgraduate qualification in Business Analytics or Project Management is beneficial.

CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA, or Agile Business Analysis certifications are preferred.

Experience with business process modeling and enterprise analysis is an added advantage.

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.