Business Analyst 4

BeyondSOF; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BeyondSOF is seeking a seasoned IT Business Analyst to join our Richmond, VA team on a 12–18 month hybrid contract. You will analyze complex systems, gather requirements from stakeholders, and translate business needs into actionable IT specifications.

You will collaborate with IT and business teams, drive backlog items in Azure DevOps, and support UAT and rollout activities. The role requires strong analytical thinking, experience with Oracle/SQL Server, APIs, and data flow diagrams, plus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of BA experience in IT projects, including IT software/applications.
• Experience conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Able to write clear, testable requirements and documentation.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps (TFS) for backlog, epics, features, stories, tests.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical concepts for business users and vice versa.
• Document and present requirements clearly and effectively.
• Prepare diagrams ( Swim Lane, Flow ) to visualize changes.
• Lead and participate in user acceptance testing and test planning.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation

Presentation Skills

Business Process Modelling

UAT & Testing

Adaptability

Tools

Azure DevOps

SQL Server

Oracle

APIs

Job description

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid) Need candidate within 2hrs drivable distance

Interview Mode: In Person Only

Need resume by July 23

12-to-18-month contract

Hybrid: 3 days per week required at 1401 East Broad Street

In-person interview

5+ years of BA Experience in IT project. IT software/application project experience required

Analytical Thinking

• Review, Analyze complex process and systems and break them down into manageable parts.
• Has strong problem-solving skills - finds root causes, and not just symptoms.

Technical Proficiency

• Familiarity with enterprise software - like, Oracle, SQL Server.
• Understanding of databases (SQL), APIs, Data Flow Diagrams.
• Not necessarily a developer but should have a strong understanding of how IT systems work.

Requirements Gathering Proficiency

• Strong experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Skilled at writing clear, testable, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Strong familiarity and previous experience with using Azure DevOPS (TFS) for creating and managing agile items - Product backlog, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks AND Test Plans and Test Cases.
• Prepare diagrams explaining the modifications so that both technical staff and executive management can visualize and understand what must be done.

Agile/Waterfall Knowledge

• Should be previous experience in working with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) AND Waterfall projects.

Other Required and demonstrated work skills

• Can translate tech talk to business users and business talk to developers.
• Writes clear documents and delivers strong presentations.
• Can handle pushback, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflict diplomatically.
• Experience with Business Process Modelling - using/documenting Swim Lane and Flow Chart Diagrams.
• Experience in rolling out new systems/processes and managing user adoption.
• In addition to performing system integration testing (IT Testing), assists with User Acceptance Testing.

Skill Required / Desired Amount Experience Agile Business Analyst; Stong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodologies Required 5 Years Well versed with Scrum and Agile, Scaled Agile and Kanban methodologies Required 5 Years Technical experience in organizing and maintaining sprint and product backlogs Required 5 Years Technical experience translating client and product strategy requirement into application requirements and user stories. Required 5 Years Documenting high level Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases and execution of test cases. Required 5 Years Ability to analyze and document business and system processes. Required 3 Years Prior State of VA IT Business Analyst Experience Strongly preferred Highly desired