Business Analyst

Experis Manpower Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Business Analyst to join the Madison, Wisconsin team onsite. The role focuses on translating business needs into actionable requirements for payment banking projects, using SQL for analysis and supporting Agile teams in backlog refinement.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and experience with mainframe technologies (COBOL, JCL, DB2) and data analysis. W-2 contract, 2+ months with extension potential.

Qualifications

• 7 years of business analysis experience

Responsibilities

• Act as bridge between business users and technical teams, documenting requirements and communicating risks clearly.
• Analyze and document requirements for payment banking-related projects and align priorities across stakeholders.
• Use SQL to support data analysis and provide actionable insights.
• Support Agile processes by refining Product Backlog and clarifying backlog stories for the development team.
• Collaborate with Scrum Master to plan sprints and ensure readiness of backlog items for execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Agile collaboration

Data interpretation

Tools

COBOL

JCL

DB2

SQL

Job description

Our client is seeking a Business Analyst to join their team in Madison, Wisconsin. As a Business Analyst, you will be part of a delivery-focused environment supporting business and technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable requirements that teams can deliver with confidence.

Title: Business Analyst

Location: Madison WI - onsite

Duration: 2+ months with highly possible extension / conversion

pay Range: $42 - $46 / hr. on W2

Employment Type: W-2 Contract Only

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

What's the Job?

• Serve as a trusted bridge between business users and technical teams by communicating product requirements, business value, risks, impacts, and technology implications with clarity and transparency.
• Analyze and document requirements for payment banking-related projects, ensuring priorities are understood and aligned across stakeholders.
• Use SQL to support data analysis and provide insights that help teams make informed decisions.
• Work in an Agile environment by interacting with the Product Owner, refining the Product Backlog, and supporting the development team in clarifying backlog stories.
• Partner with the Scrum Master to support sprint planning and help ensure backlog items are ready for execution.

What's Needed?

• 7 years of relevant experience in business analysis, including mainframe background.
• Strong experience with COBOL, JCL, and DB2.
• Experience working on payment banking-related projects.
• Proven data analysis skills with strong SQL experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate requirements effectively and prioritize work in collaboration with Agile roles.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to payment banking initiatives where requirements clarity directly supports delivery outcomes.
• Experience working closely with Product Owner, Scrum Master, and development teams in an Agile delivery model.
• Chance to apply mainframe expertise (COBOL, JCL, DB2) alongside modern data analysis using SQL.
• Structured collaboration focused on translating business needs into technology-ready backlog stories.
• Motivating onboarding process that includes a meet-and-greet requirement for new hires prior to starting the assignment.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.