Business Analyst

Ampcus Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to support enterprise technology initiatives across software development, cloud modernization, and systems integration for mission-critical banking and financial services operations.

You will gather requirements, document processes, create user stories, and work with cross-functional teams through the SDLC in an Agile environment. This on-site Richmond role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience supporting enterprise IT projects.
• Experience in AWS, Terraform, IBM Sterling.
• Experience with requirements elicitation, business process analysis, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments.
• Ability to create user stories, process maps, workflow diagrams, and functional specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and validate business and functional requirements.
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, stakeholder interviews, and workshops.
• Translate needs into detailed functional specifications, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
• Analyze existing business processes and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support software development, cloud migration, systems integration, and enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Work closely with Solution Architects, Developers, QA Engineers, and Project Managers throughout the SDLC.
• Assist with backlog refinement, sprint planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and release planning.
• Develop business process models, workflow diagrams, data flow diagrams, and system documentation.
• Perform gap analysis, impact assessments, and risk identification.
• Support testing activities by validating business requirements and coordinating UAT.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with organizational standards.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

IBM Sterling

Requirements elicitation

Business process analysis

Documentation

SDLC

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Office

Collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

SQL

APIs

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced professional to support enterprise technology initiatives across software development, cloud modernization, systems integration, and digital transformation programs. The candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project leadership to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and deliver solutions that support mission-critical banking and financial services operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business units and technology teams to elicit, document, and validate business and functional requirements.
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, stakeholder interviews, and workshops.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications, user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
• Analyze existing business processes and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support software development, cloud migration, systems integration, and enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Work closely with Solution Architects, Developers, QA Engineers, and Project Managers throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Assist with backlog refinement, sprint planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and release planning.
• Develop business process models, workflow diagrams, data flow diagrams, and system documentation.
• Perform gap analysis, impact assessments, and risk identification.
• Support testing activities by validating business requirements and coordinating User Acceptance Testing.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with organizational standards.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience supporting enterprise IT projects.
• Experience in AWS, Terraform, IBM Sterling required.
• Experience with requirements elicitation, business process analysis, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments.
• Ability to create user stories, process maps, workflow diagrams, and functional specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting financial services, banking, or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS and/or Azure).
• Experience supporting enterprise systems integration and API-based solutions.
• Familiarity with payment systems, financial applications, or transaction processing.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile lifecycle management tools.
• Knowledge of SQL for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience supporting digital transformation and application modernization initiatives.
• CBAP, PMI-PBA, Scrum, or Agile certifications are a plus.

Desired Skills

• Business Process Modeling (BPMN)
• Requirements Management
• User Story Development
• Gap Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• UAT Planning and Coordination
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Assessment
• Change Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Systems Integration
• Cloud Transformation
• Enterprise Applications
• Documentation and Knowledge Management

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.