Business Analyst

Data Society; Virginia (MN); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Data Society Group is seeking a proactive Business Analyst to support a high-visibility construction industry project. You will gather and document client requirements, support technical specification, and ensure solutions align with contractual needs.

This role is remote with monthly commuting to Virginia as required. The position is a full-time W2 engagement ending May 2027 with potential conversion based on performance and client needs.

Formación

• 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar client-facing requirements engineering role within a boutique consulting firm or product environment with heavy client interaction.
• Proven ability to gather, document, and translate complex client needs into structured technical specifications.
• Strong client relationship management skills with direct point of contact for stakeholders.
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary workstreams (software/solutions implementation and workforce training).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills bridging business and technical execution.
• Ability to move with urgency in environments with ambiguous requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Gather, document, and validate client requirements for the project; translate needs into clear specifications and analysis products.
• Serve as primary contact for client stakeholders and provide proactive status updates.
• Identify risks and issues early and drive timely resolution with the Program Manager.
• Ensure deliverables align with client specifications and maintain high quality.

Conocimientos

Business Analyst experience

Descripción del empleo

About Data Society Group

At Data Society Group, we provide the highest quality, leading-edge, industry-tailored data and AI training and solutions for Fortune 1,000 companies and federal, state, and local governmental organizations. We partner with our clients to educate, equip, and empower their workforces with the skills they need to achieve their goals and expand their impact. Our portfolio of brands and services sits at the intersection of people, data, and AI and consists of:

• CDO Magazine, the trusted voice of global data and AI leadership
• The Data Lodge, a pioneer in data literacy and cultural transformation
• Data Society, delivering applied AI education and custom-built solutions
• InspiredMinds!, a convening force behind the world’s most inclusive AI community

We are working to empower the workforces of the future; if you’re as passionate about transforming workplaces with the power of Data & AI as we are, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive, resourceful, and fast-paced Business Analyst -ideally coming from a startup, boutique consulting firm, or product team with heavy internal stakeholder management experience- to support a high-visibility project attached to a key client in the Construction industry. In this role, you will act as a liaison, moving with careful urgency to gather and document client requirements, support technical specification and analysis, and ensure implementation work directly aligns with both client needs and contractual requirements.

This is a full-time W2 position (can also be contracted through your company if preferred) on a fixed-term engagement currently ending May 2027, with a possibility of converting into a permanent role based on performance and client needs. This role is work-from-home (remote) though must be able to commute to client offices in Virginia as needed (estimated every month).

Responsibilities

• Business Analysis & Solutions Delivery: Gather, document, and validate client requirements for the project; translate business needs into clear specifications and analysis products; support the technical delivery team in aligning solutions with client requirements.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for client stakeholders; build trusted relationships and provide clear, proactive communication on status, risks, and outcomes.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify risks and issues across both workstreams early, elevate appropriately, and drive timely resolution in close coordination with the Program Manager and client stakeholders.
• Quality & Alignment: Ensure accuracy and completeness of all required deliverables against client specifications, maintaining accountability for the overall quality of business analysis outputs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar client-facing requirements engineering role within a boutique consulting firm or product environment with heavy client interaction (construction, infrastructure, or complex technical implementation experience strongly preferred).
• Proven track record of gathering, documenting, and translating complex client business needs into structured technical specifications and requirements.
• Strong client relationship management skills with experience acting as a direct point of contact for key client stakeholders and CORs.
• Demonstrated experience working across multi-disciplinary workstreams (e.g., software/solutions implementation and workforce training/enablement).
• Exceptional risk and issue management capabilities with a proactive approach to escalation and resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to clearly bridge business requirements and technical execution.
• Proven ability to move with careful urgency, take proactive initiative, and operate resourcefully in environments with ambiguous requirements.