Business Analyst

Techstand LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Techstand LLC is seeking an experienced Business Analyst in Richmond, Virginia, who will focus on delivering business and data analysis artifacts. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.

This role involves maintaining product and sprint backlogs and translating client requirements into actionable stories. Proficiency with SQL and Microsoft Office products is essential. Candidates with CBAP or PMI certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience delivering business and data analysis artifacts.
• 5+ years of Agile Business Analyst experience with Scrum knowledge.
• Strong data analysis background and SQL/database experience.

Skills

Business analysis

Customer-focused approach

Scrum methodology

Data analysis

SQL/database management

Acceptance criteria development

Azure DevOps

Jira

Microsoft Office products

Reporting systems knowledge

Education

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

PMI - Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)

PMI - Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Tools

TestComplete

Cucumber

Selenium

Job description

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience delivering business and data analysis artifacts with a customer-focused approach.
• 5+ years of experience as an Agile Business Analyst with a strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology, including representing the customer during sprint reviews.
• Experience organizing and maintaining Product and Sprint backlogs, ensuring prioritization based on customer needs.
• Proficiency in translating client and product strategy requirements into Epics, Features, and User Stories, ensuring alignment with customer goals.
• Strong data analysis background, organizational data management concepts, and SQL/database experience, particularly in supporting customer-driven solutions.
• Proficient in understanding and developing acceptance criteria to ensure test cases meet customers needs/acceptance.
• Experience with software development applications such as Azure DevOps and/or Jira.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, Project Server).
• Experience with reporting systems, operational data stores, data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to advocate for customers while working with a diverse set of peers and stakeholders.

Preferred

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• PMI - Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
• PMI - Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Experience using Azure DevOps or Jira for agile software development and work item tracking.
• Experience with automated testing tools such as TestComplete, Cucumber, or Selenium.