Jr. Business Analyst

Foundation Software; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manicures

Massages

Laundry service

Catered lunches

Monthly car washes

Happy hour

Job summary

Foundation Software in Strongsville, OH is seeking a Junior Business Analyst to partner with stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to translate business needs into clear functional requirements. You will lead analysis for smaller initiatives under guidance, building a solid foundation in business analysis practices.

You will focus on documenting requirements, validating deliverables, and progressively increasing independence, while attention to detail and strong communication help

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 0–2 years of Business Analyst or related professional experience.
• Foundational understanding of business analysis concepts and terminology.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document functional requirements for assigned initiatives.
• Create requirements documentation including user stories, flow models, and acceptance criteria.
• Track and report progress using standardized tools and dashboards.
• Maintain project documentation in alignment with PMO templates and standards.
• Participate in reviews, walkthroughs, and validation sessions.
• Support senior analysts and project teams as needed.
• Continuously develop business analysis skills and domain knowledge.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business analysis

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Agile & Waterfall

Attention to detail

Time management

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Business Analyst to join our growing team. In this role, you will partner with business stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to identify business needs and translate them into clear, actionable functional requirements. You will lead analysis for smaller, lower-complexity initiatives and enhancements while building a strong foundation in business analysis practices. Working under the guidance of senior team members, you will focus on accurate documentation, thorough validation, and reliable execution, progressively growing your independence and analytical depth.

What is great about working for Foundation?

• We have a fun, casual, yet hard-working culture that invests in our employees, promotes creativity, and delivers on our reputation.
• Would you like to work for a company that offers manicures and pedicures in the office?
• We do!
• How about massages, laundry service, monthly car washes, catered lunches Wednesdays and a monthly happy hour - we offer all this and more!

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document functional requirements for assigned initiatives
• Create requirements documentation including user stories, flow models, and acceptance criteria
• Track and report progress using standardized tools and dashboardsMaintain project documentation in alignment with PMO templates and standards
• Participate in reviews, walkthroughs, and validation sessions
• Support senior analysts and project teams as needed
• Continuouslydevelopbusiness analysis skills and domain knowledge
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree inBusinessor related field, or equivalentwork experience
• 0 – 2 years of Business Analyst or related professional experience
• Foundational understanding of business analysis concepts and terminology
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Basic understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to learn and adaptin a structured environment

Foundation is constantly recognized as one of Northeast Ohio's top workplaces. We are a 21-time winner of the NorthCoast 99 award, a multi-year winner of The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces award, and have been recognized multiple years on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

Let's start your future at Foundation!

Foundation Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer.