Business Analyst

Sopra Steria; Kinston (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life and long-term disability insurance

Monthly transportation allowance

3 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Sopra Steria is seeking a Business Analyst to be part of an Agile team focused on developing aerospace applications. Your responsibilities will include analyzing business needs, writing functional specifications, and ensuring high-quality deliverables through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes and Agile tools such as Jira, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst within a software development team.
• Experience in shopfloor/Manufacturing applications.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability.
• Knowledge of digital technologies in the aerospace sector.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate business needs analysis and workshops.
• Define user needs and write functional specifications.
• Participate in quality control of deliverables.
• Support business testing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Business needs analysis

Agile management tools (Jira)

Understanding of aerospace industry regulations

Interpersonal skills

Technical understanding of manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, aeronautical, computer science, or a related field

Tools

AzureDevOps

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. You will take on the Business Analyst role within an Agile team for the development of specific shopfloor/Manufacturing applications in the aerospace sector. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional and international teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects within scope, timeline, and budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Business needs analysis and workshop facilitation
• Ability to discuss with shopfloor people to understand specific requirements
• Definition and scoping of user needs and User Stories
• Writing functional specifications and consolidating existing functional specifications
• Writing test plans and participating in IT test execution
• Support for business testing
• Participation in continuous improvement
• Quality control of deliverables and their level of quality

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst within a software development team
• Experience as a Business Analyst within shopfloor/Manufacturing applications
• Experience with Agile management tools (Jira) and AzureDevOps
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, aeronautical, computer science, or a related field
• Excellent technical and functional understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes in the aeronautical sector
• Strong adaptability skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a genuine appreciation for teamwork
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of digital technologies and their applications in the aerospace sector
• Understanding of aerospace industry regulations, standards, and best practices

Languages

• English
• French is a plus

Additional Information

At Sopra Steria, we believe in rewarding your talent and supporting your growth. Here’s what you can expect:

Competitive Compensation

• Attractive salary
• Annual performance bonus

Benefits That Matter

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional add-ons: Accidental, Telemedicine, and Critical Illness coverage

Time for You

• 3 weeks of vacation
• Sick leave and personal days

Perks & Flexibility

• Monthly transportation allowance
• Hybrid work environment
• All the equipment you need to succeed

Grow With Us

• World-class training and development
• Clear paths for career advancement
• A caring, collaborative, and inclusive culture

Certified Excellence

We’re proud to be recognized as “Great Place to Work”