Senior Business Analyst

KANINI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Nashville is seeking a Mid-Senior level Business Solution Analyst. In this contract role, you will analyze business requirements, cooperate with stakeholders, and ensure Agile methodologies are implemented effectively. Ideal candidates have 5-7 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and are familiar with tools like Jira and Azure DevOps. You will play a vital role in bridging the gap between business needs and IT deliverables, all while contributing to an agile project environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Solutions Analyst, preferably in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience in gathering business requirements and communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business and functional requirements.
• Translate requirements into functional specifications.
• Participate in Agile project planning and estimation.

Skills

Agile methodologies

SAFe Agile practices

Business requirements gathering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Duration: Long Term Contract / Contract to Hire

Job Description: We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Solution Analyst (BSA) with expertise in Agile and SAFe Agile methodologies. As a BSA Technical Analyst, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and IT teams, analyzing business requirements, and translating them into functional specifications. Your understanding of Agile and SAFe Agile practices will be essential in facilitating the successful delivery of projects in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Business Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements.
• Functional Specification: Translate business requirements into clear and concise functional specifications, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Agile Project Planning: Participate in Agile project planning and estimation, working closely with Agile teams to prioritize and scope user stories.
• User Story Development: Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows to facilitate Agile development.
• Agile Ceremonies: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• SAFe Agile Framework: Apply SAFe Agile principles and practices to ensure alignment with the organization's overall Agile framework.
• Backlog Management: Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects business priorities and is ready for development.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing their concerns.
• Collaboration with Development Teams: Work closely with development teams to clarify requirements and provide continuous feedback on deliverables.
• User Acceptance Testing: Coordinate and support user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring that the delivered solution meets business needs.
• Change Management: Assist in change management activities, including user training and documentation updates.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of Agile practices within the organization.
• Risk Identification: Proactively identify potential risks and issues, providing recommendations for mitigation and resolution.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with Agile and SAFe Agile best practices, incorporating new approaches and methodologies into project execution.
• Collaboration with Business and IT: Foster a collaborative environment between business stakeholders and IT teams, promoting a shared understanding of project goals and objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-7 Years of experience as a Business Analyst or Solutions Analyst, preferably in Agile and SAFe Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and experience in applying SAFe Agile practices.
• Extensive experience in gathering and understanding business requirements, communicating effectively with Stakeholders, SME's, Tech Leads and Business Users.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex business requirements.
• Audit & Assurance, Financial & Accounting or Professional Services industry experience is preferred.
• Experience working in supporting multiple software projects in various IT roles.
• Experience with Agile project management tools, such as Jira or Azure DevOps, is desirable.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes and best practices.
• Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist) is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, MS Project, HP Quality Center, VSTS/TFS/Urban Turtle, Automated QA and wire-framing or visualization tools is a plus.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology and Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Professional Services