Senior Business Analyst

Parsons; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Business Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation initiatives. This exciting position involves collaborating with senior stakeholders to gather and document comprehensive requirements, translating complex business needs into actionable technical solutions. You will oversee testing activities, manage a backlog of work, and provide expert support on data and reporting tools. With a strong focus on process improvement and innovation, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Embrace the chance to thrive and grow in your career—apply today!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Schedules

Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst focusing on data and reporting.
• Strong expertise in data analysis and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications for reporting.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

SQL

Power BI

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Business Analyst to join our Data and Reporting Team as part of our ongoing digital transformation initiative. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in data, reporting, and ERP systems, with the ability to work closely with senior business stakeholders to elicit requirements and translate them for a technical team. This role demands a high level of attention to detail, exceptional documentation skills, the ability to effectively manage a backlog of work, and a commitment to best practices and innovative solutions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the collaboration with senior business stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze comprehensive requirements for data and reporting needs.
• Translate complex business needs into detailed technical specifications for data analysis and reporting.
• Partner with the development team to ensure accurate translation of business requirements into technical solutions.
• Oversee and coordinate testing activities to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data and reporting solutions.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) and secure signoff from senior business stakeholders.
• Create detailed documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, and process flows to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity.
• Independently manage the backlog of work, ensuring tasks are prioritized and completed efficiently.
• Provide expert-level support and training to business users on data and reporting tools and solutions.
• Design and implement performance metrics to continuously measure and assess solution performance and effectiveness.
• Continuously identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and innovation within the data and reporting domain.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent years of experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on data and reporting.
• Strong expertise in data analysis, data visualization, and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric).
• Proven experience working with senior business stakeholders to elicit and document complex requirements.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) is extremely preferred.
• Working knowledge of agile methodologies and experience managing a scrum board and backlog.
• Experience with large-scale digital transformation initiatives and/or ERP implementation.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None This position is part of our Corporate team. For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today. Salary Range: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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