Business Analyst

Aquent; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Business Analyst for a remote, temporary role focused on talent management processes. The ideal candidate will manage projects, translate business needs into actionable requirements, and engage with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet user needs. This position offers competitive compensation and the chance to impact talent development.

Benefits

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in business analysis or a related field required.
• 2-3 years of experience in program/project management.
• 3+ years of experience with Excel, including advanced functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects related to talent management tools from requirements gathering to implementation.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements for engineering teams.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and facilitate focus groups.

Skills

Project Management

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, or a relevant field

Tools

SAP Success Factors

Job description

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This will be a US-based 100% remote position that will start at 11 months and can possibly extend up to 18 months.

Make a real impact as a Business Analyst with a leading global technology innovator! Partnering with Aquent, you’ll join a team focused on revolutionizing talent management processes and tools. This role offers a unique blend of project management, business analysis, and stakeholder engagement, giving you the opportunity to shape the future of talent development within the organization.

As a Business Analyst, you will serve as the critical link between business stakeholders and engineering teams. You will manage projects from inception to implementation, translating complex business needs into actionable requirements. You will play a key role in user acceptance testing and focus groups, ensuring solutions meet the needs of end-users. Additionally, you’ll support and enhance existing talent management tools, collaborating with engineering on improvements and upgrades. This role is a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in talent management systems, gain valuable insights into succession planning, and build strong relationships across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead projects related to talent management tools, from requirements gathering to implementation.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements for engineering teams.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and facilitate focus groups to ensure solutions meet end-user needs.
• Support and enhance existing talent management production modules, collaborating with engineering on minor changes and upgrades.
• Manage communications with business stakeholders to gather and refine requirements for first-party tools.
• Ensure seamless communication and alignment between business stakeholders and engineering teams.
  
  

Must-Haves

• 5-7 years of experience in business analysis or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, or a relevant field.
• 2-3 years of experience in program/project management, working with stakeholders.
• 3+ years of experience with Excel, including advanced functions like VLOOKUPs.
• 1+ year of experience with SAP Success Factors Succession Module
• Ability to support stakeholders as primary PM from requirements gathering to implementation.
• Understands and translates the opportunity areas and problem statements into business requirements for all engineering teams working on the solution.
• Conducts user acceptance testing and/or focus groups to determine the end-user experience and needs.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Certification in talent management software.
• Experience in the technology industry.
  
  

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $38 to $42 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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Client Description

Join a global technology leader driving innovation and empowering people and organizations worldwide to achieve more. Here, you’ll collaborate with passionate, diverse teams to create impactful solutions that shape the future. The culture prioritizes growth, inclusion, and purpose—where your ideas are valued, and your work drives real change. Wherever your passion lies and wherever your career is headed—you’ll play a role in projects that touch billions of lives. With flexible work options and a supportive environment, you’ll have the tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Be part of something that truly matters.

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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