Information Technology Business Analyst

Golden Technology; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Technology is seeking an IT Business Analyst to partner with cross-functional Agile teams to elicit, analyze, and refine requirements, translating business needs into well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria to support sprint-based delivery.

You will collaborate with Product Owners, System Architects, and development teams, define backlog items and release goals, and leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate data interpretation, documentation, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/BA/IS or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a Business Analyst role, Agile preferred.
• CSPO/AAC or equivalent Agile cert preferred.
• Ability to translate business needs into well-structured user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Experience translating stakeholder needs into stories, story maps, and specs.
• Experience querying relational databases (e.g., MS SQL Server) and using analytics/AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requests to determine feasibility within Agile cycles.
• Performs gap analysis between current systems and evolving requirements.
• Refines epics into detailed user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Authors and maintains Agile artifacts (stories, criteria, flows, specs).
• Compiles and interprets data using AI-powered analytics to identify trends.
• Defines product vision, sprint goals, and release deliverables.
• Supports sprint planning with refined stories, story maps, and release docs.
• Identifies cross-team dependencies and escalates risks to maintain velocity.
• Defines acceptance tests and performs sprint-level UAT.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements elicitation

User story writing

Acceptance criteria

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Office

AI copilots

Job description

The IT Business Analyst partners with cross-functional Agile teams and stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and refine requirements within iterative delivery frameworks. This role translates business needs into well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria, supports sprint-based delivery of solutions, and leverages agentic AI tools to accelerate requirements analysis, data interpretation, and documentation workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates business requests to determine feasibility within Agile delivery cycles; researches and identifies options that best serve business needs using data-driven analysis and AI-enabled research tools.
• Conducts gap analysis between existing business systems and evolving customer requirements, informing backlog prioritization and sprint planning decisions.
• Collaborates with Product Owners, System Architects, and Agile development teams to refine epics into detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Authors and maintains Agile artifacts including user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and functional and technical specifications, leveraging AI-assisted documentation tools where appropriate.
• Compiles, analyzes and interprets complex data using a combination of AI-powered analytics and traditional tools to identify trends; troubleshoot issues, and informs product decisions.
• Collaborates with Product Owners and stakeholders to define product vision, sprint goals, and release-level deliverables that support desired business outcomes.
• Supports sprint planning by preparing refined user stories, story maps, and release communication documents for iterative solution delivery.
• Proactively identifies cross-team dependencies and impediments, escalating risks during standups and sprint planning to maintain delivery velocity.
• Defines acceptance criteria, creates behavior-driven test scenarios, and performs sprint-level acceptance testing (UAT) for product increments.
• Supports continuous improvement by contributing insights from sprint retrospectives and identifying opportunities for workflow automation.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years of direct work experience in a Business Analyst or similar capacity, with exposure to Agile delivery environments preferred.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC), or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
• Ability to translate business needs into well-structured user stories, acceptance criteria, and viable Agile solutions.
• Experience conducting requirements analysis within Agile frameworks, translating stakeholder needs into user stories, story maps, and functional specifications for cross-functional teams.
• Experience querying relational databases (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server) and utilizing modern analytics or AI-enabled data analysis tools to extract data for data analysis and troubleshooting preferred.
• Proficient with Agile collaboration tools (e.g. Azure DevOps) and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience utilizing agentic AI tools (e.g., AI copilots, intelligent document analysis, automated data extraction) to accelerate requirements gathering, data analysis, and documentation tasks.
• Previous active participation in Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Foundational understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and how they integrate with Agile BA workflows.
• Familiarity with Agile estimation techniques (story points, planning poker) and backlog management practices.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative setting.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, iterative Agile environments with shifting priorities and sprint-based timelines.
• Ability to work effectively with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and stakeholders at all levels, facilitating alignment across Agile teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a complex environment.