IT Business Analyst: Agile Bridge Between Biz & Tech

Associa; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking a Business Analyst to serve as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and software development teams. You will translate business needs into clear requirements and ensure they are reflected in design, development, and delivery of technology solutions.

In this role you will collaborate with engineers, architects, and product owners through the SDLC, validate intent, and manage changes. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working directly with business stakeholders and software development teams.
• Translate business needs into clear, testable system requirements.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with requirements and collaboration tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, and Excel.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to balance stakeholder expectations, technical constraints, and delivery timelines.
• Self-directed, organized, and comfortable operating in complex, cross-functional environments.
• College diploma or university degree in the field of business administration, computer science, finance, or management information systems or 10 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and software development teams.
• Elicit, analyze, clarify, and document business requirements through interviews, workshops, and working sessions.
• Ensure stakeholder goals, constraints, and priorities are clearly understood and accurately translated into functional requirements and user stories.
• Partner with developers, architects, and product owners throughout the SDLC to validate intent, clarify questions, and manage changes.
• Facilitate alignment between business expectations and technical solutions, helping stakeholders understand tradeoffs and impacts.
• Analyze existing processes to identify gaps and improvement opportunities that support business objectives.
• Create and maintain process flows, models, and documentation to support development and decision-making.
• Support testing, user acceptance, and release activities to ensure delivered solutions meet business needs.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly across business and technology teams.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Requirements engineering

Communication

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, finance, MIS

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Excel

Job description

Associa is seeking a Business Analyst to serve as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and software development teams. You will translate business needs into clear requirements and ensure they are reflected in design, development, and delivery of technology solutions.

In this role you will collaborate with engineers, architects, and product owners through the SDLC, validate intent, and manage changes. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential for success.