Business Analyst II (4211)

The Word & Brown Companies; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Word & Brown Companies is seeking a Business Analyst (BA 2) to analyze business needs, translate them into clear requirements, and work closely with IT to deliver solutions. You will participate in grooming, planning, and daily standups while ensuring scope aligns with budget and vision.

Strong written communication, 3+ years of PM experience, and familiarity with SDLC are required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is expected, with on-site work in California.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience required.
• Excellent written communication and ability to document requirements clearly.
• Knowledge of SDLC and experience interfacing with developers and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Describe and define business needs; assess necessity vs. optional.
• Ensure all requirements are identified, defined, and traceable.
• Conduct interviews with individuals and teams to capture requirements.
• Translate business needs into BRD-style requirements.
• Prioritize requirements and focus on key business needs.
• Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily scrums.
• Document testing scenarios and assist in smoke testing.
• Prepare user training materials as required.
• Manage deliverable deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
• Escalate roadblocks and support project planning and reporting.

Skills

Written communication

Project management

Business analysis

SDLC knowledge

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose Of Position

The Business Analyst (BA 2) provides analysis and recommendations to improve business efficiency and/or business process improvements. The BA 2 will analyze business needs, determine core competencies; and work in close association with the IT to get the business requests completed.

The BA 2 will function to translate business needs into requirements specifications and ensure the project scope aligns with project vision and budgetary requirements. The BA 2 will work with the development team to ensure business requirements are understood.

PMD is looking to hire someone with adequate business knowledge, excellent communication, and strong analytical skills.

Essential Functions

• Succinctly describe a business need; determine whether it is required or optional.
• Ensure that requirements are fully identified and defined.
• Conduct one-on-one, small, and large team interviews.
• Conceptualize and define the scope of a project. Gain an understanding of the breadth of requirements and be able to effectively explain them without getting lost in the details.
• Perform gap analysis as required
• Document business requirements on the PMD-approved BRD templates
• Prioritize requirements and ensure focus is on key business needs.
• Participate in joint sessions with developers and other project team members. (Backlog Grooming, Sprint Prioritization, and Daily Scrum Meetings)
• Document Smoke Testing scenarios and participate in smoke testing efforts
• Create User Training material as required
• Meet deliverable deadlines.
• Represent the project team’s interest in the business and manage user expectations.
• Support Project Planning and Reporting activities.
• Ensure business satisfaction and manage expectations.
• Clear PMD roadblocks.
• On-site regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Performs other business tasks or functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent written communication – Ability to write clearly and effectively and to document requirements that are unambiguous, realistic, and testable.
• 3+ years of project management experience required.
• Utilize Microsoft Office toolset.
• Previous Business Analysis or Choice Administrator business knowledge and experience is preferred experience is preferred
• Ability to quickly gain an understanding of the business and be able to effectively represent the business interests to the project team.
• Effectively communicate with and between various interest groups – some having opposing priorities and interests.
• Possess a clear understanding of software development processes and procedures (SDLC).
• Health insurance experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage business stakeholder expectations and multiple priorities.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Physical Requirements

Requires close vision and must have good hand-to-eye coordination. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and occasional standing and walking. Must be able to see, hear and speak clearly. Must be able to use a computer keyboard efficiently. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. May be required to lift up to 40 pounds. The working environment is stable and the noise level is moderate.