Business Analyst

Arka Infotech Inc; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm based in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to drive projects in Agile and Scrum environments. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of consulting experience and a minimum of 5 years of Business Analysis experience. Responsibilities include facilitating project requirements, leading story sessions, and managing stakeholder relationships. Strong JIRA skills and excellent communication abilities are essential. This role offers a mix of remote and on-site engagements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting experience in the IT industry.
• 5+ years of BA experience on IT projects.
• 2+ years in dedicated Agile or Scrum environments.
• Experience facilitating teams on implementations with 5+ people.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, control, and coordinate system projects from definition to deployment.
• Capture Business Processes and Requirements.
• Lead story building sessions.
• Consult with Technical Specialists.
• Facilitate Requirement Definition Workshops.

Skills

Agile/Scrum Experience

JIRA experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS Degree

Job description

Business Analyst

Location: Portland, OR
Positions: 2
Travel: 25% on-site at client location, 75% remote
Expenses: paid by client
Duration: 3 months
Looking for GC/USC

Required Experience

• Business Analyst with extensive Agile/Scrum Experience
• JIRA experience a MUST
• Lead Story Building sessions

Desired Experience

• Test Driven Development exposure
• .Net exposure preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, control, and coordinate the development of multiple system projects from the initial definition phase, taking the concepts and following through to a successful deployment
• Establish and define the theoretical basis and principles for estimating project effort and duration, while analyzing customer needs and recommending appropriate technical solutions
• Capture Business Processes and Requirements
• Lead story building sessions
• Facilitate Requirement Definition Workshops
• Consult with internal and external/client Technical Specialists and Technical Leads to clearly determine the roles and requirements of each consultant involved in the project/solution, while reviewing technical work for accuracy
• Guide Business users towards “Best Practices”
• Map Business Processes and Requirements
• Assist with Gap analysis, identification and sizing
• Assist with functional and technical designs
• Evaluate and prioritize Defect Reports and Change Requests
• Facilitate the creation of Test Plans and Scripts and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Create Training Plans and deliver “train-the trainer” classes
• Create and/or update Requirement, Process, Functional, and technical Documentation
• Identify major milestones and establish critical path within the project plan while monitoring and reporting progress toward milestones on a daily or weekly basis as required
• Serve as customer liaison on project facilitating daily and weekly project review meetings with clients and team members
• Monitor and adjust project schedules as needed to ensure timely delivery in line with client expectations, ensuring that tight schedules are met
• Foster and maintain good relationships with IT colleagues, both internal and external
• Seek out and champion new development, configuration and implementation efforts within current engagements providing Eagle Creek customers with long term value via technological and process modifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting experience within the IT industry
• 5+ years of BA experience on IT projects
• 2+ years in dedicated Agile or Scrum environments
• Experience with JIRA
• Experience facilitating with teams on implementations of 5+ people with both onsite and offsite delivery models/components
• Strong communication skills, and meeting facilitation, organizational skills with an ability to express complex business concepts in technical terms via presentations and written forms
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact with all levels within an organization
• Exposure to Test Driven Development or .Net applications a plus

Qualifications

• BS Degree

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.