Business Analyst | Fully Onsite (W2 Only)

The Squires Group, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafeteria

Free parking

Job summary

The Squires Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technical delivery, turning requirements into clear backlog items. This hands-on BA will lead conversations, refine backlogs, and ensure well-defined acceptance criteria for the development team.

The role is 100% onsite in Annapolis with an on-site cafeteria and free parking. Local candidates preferred; US Citizens required by contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Business Analyst experience supporting software development or technology delivery environments.
• Strong Azure DevOps experience; Jira experience is a plus.
• Experience creating and managing Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks, and Acceptance Criteria.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC processes.
• Experience facilitating requirements gathering sessions, workshops, and backlog refinement.
• Experience leading User Story Mapping sessions.
• Experience facilitating or participating in 3 Amigos sessions with BA, Development, and QA teams.
• Strong business process analysis and process mapping experience.
• Experience working directly with developers, architects, QA, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex or ambiguous business needs into clear, structured, and testable requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leadership.
• Experience with Visio, Lucidchart, Miro, or similar process-mapping tools.
• Familiarity with APIs, databases, reporting solutions, and modern web applications is a plus.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to take ownership of assigned work.
• Cultural fit is HUGE.
• Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens

Skills

Business Analysis

Azure DevOps

Jira

Epics & Stories

Agile

SDLC

Requirements Gathering

User Story Mapping

3 Amigos

Process Mapping

Stakeholder Collaboration

Clear Requirements

Communication

Presentation Skills

APIs & Databases

Self-starter

Organizational Skills

Cultural Fit

US Citizens

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Visio

Lucidchart

Miro

Job description

Job Description

Our Annapolis, MD based client has an opening for an experienced Business Analyst to join their Information Technology team. In this role, you will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, helping turn business needs into clear, actionable requirements. This is a hands-on BA role for someone who is comfortable leading conversations, asking questions, challenging ambiguity, and taking ownership of the backlog.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-starter who can work comfortably with business stakeholders, Product Owners, Project Managers, Developers, QA, and Data Teams. You will be responsible for translating business needs into Features and User Stories, developing Acceptance Criteria, facilitating User Story Mapping and 3 Amigos sessions, and ensuring the development team has a clear, well-defined backlog of work.

Come join this outgoing, family-oriented organization, where every day is a new challenge! This position is 100% ONSITE IN ANNAPOLIS and offers an on-site cafeteria and free parking. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens.

Local candidates preferred; relocation assistance not available.***

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Business Analyst experience supporting software development or technology delivery environments
• Strong Azure DevOps experience; Jira experience is a plus
• Experience creating and managing Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks, and Acceptance Criteria
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC processes
• Experience facilitating requirements gathering sessions, workshops, and backlog refinement
• Experience leading User Story Mapping sessions
• Experience facilitating or participating in 3 Amigos sessions with BA, Development, and QA teams
• Strong business process analysis and process mapping experience
• Experience working directly with developers, architects, QA, and business stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex or ambiguous business needs into clear, structured, and testable requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leadership
• Experience with Visio, Lucidchart, Miro, or similar process-mapping tools
• Familiarity with APIs, databases, reporting solutions, and modern web applications is a plus
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to take ownership of assigned work
• Cultural fit is HUGE
• Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens

Job Requirements

Compensation

Competitive salary range of $100K+, based on experience, qualifications, location, licensure and certifications. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Employee benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 401K plan and additional voluntary benefits. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to independent contractors

4 Reasons To Join The Squires Group, Inc.

• Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.
• Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life."
• Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.
• We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.