Senior IT Business Analyst - Azure DevOps

Silicon Valley Consulting Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

Silicon Valley Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with over 10 years of experience in business analysis for enterprise technology initiatives. This role involves enhancing complex business applications and conducting detailed requirements gathering.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Agile methodologies, particularly with tools like Azure DevOps and Jira, and is expected to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

Excellent communication skills along with a passion for mentorship and strategic execution are crucial for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business analysis supporting enterprise technology initiatives.
• 7+ years of experience supporting Agile/Scrum projects using Azure DevOps/Jira.
• 7+ years of experience conducting requirements gathering and business process analysis.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and modernize complex enterprise business applications.
• Conduct detailed requirements gathering and stakeholder workshops.
• Support Agile backlog development activities.

Skills

Business analysis

Agile methodologies

Jira

Azure DevOps

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Employment Type

Full-Time, Conract

US Citizens or Permanent US Residents (Green Card Holders) ONLY

No Third Parties

About Us

We are a fast scaling management and technology consulting firm and hold multiple contract vehicles for state and federal technology programs. We specialize executive advisory, program management, digital transformation, Machine Learning/ Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML), cloud solutions, data analytics, cybersecurity, and mission-critical IT services for both public and private sectors clients. On an urgent basis, we are seeking a talented Senior Business Analyst with deep experience with Azure DevOps and Jira, who would join our team on a high profile public sector client.

Position Summary

We are looking for a seasoned hands‑on Senior Business Analyst to be a key member of our team to enhance and modernize a complex enterprise business application and its supporting processes. The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of relevant experience of conducting detailed requirements gathering, business process analysis, workflow analysis, stakeholder facilitation, and Agile backlog development activities to support enterprise technology modernization efforts.

In the selection process, a strong emphasis will be placed on candidate's strong communication skills (verbal and written), ability to work with cross functional teams (internal and external to the project).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in business analysis supporting enterprise technology initiatives.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting Agile/Scrum projects using Azure DevOps/Jira.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience conducting requirements gathering, stakeholder workshops, business process analysis, and workflow analysis.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience collaborating with business stakeholders, architects, developers, QA teams, and project managers.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience developing Epics, Features, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, process flows, and implementation‑ready documentation.
• At least five (5) years of experience using Agile project management framework.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting enterprise application modernization initiatives.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience documenting integration requirements, system interactions, and data flows.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting MVP planning, phased implementations, and release planning.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and backlog management best practices.
• Experience supporting business user needs, solution validation, and requirements traceability activities.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited or government sanctioned college/university in a related field.
• Agile and Scrum Master certifications. Azure DevOps certifications are nice to have.

Preferred Attributes

• Team player, Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growing company.
• Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with hands‑on tactical execution.
• Passion for mentorship, collaboration, and creating mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Excellent and competitive base salary depending on experience and qualifications