Software Analyst I

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Software Analyst I to help define, prioritize, and support software solutions that deliver business value.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, Product Owners, developers, and QA to understand needs and document requirements, while growing your expertise in Agile delivery and AI-enabled capabilities. The role focuses on gathering requirements, creating user stories and acceptance criteria, participating in sprint planning, and helping teams improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in supporting the design and development of enterprise level applications following modern software practices.
• Active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business processes, user needs, and product goals.
• Gather, document, and clarify business and functional requirements.
• Assist in creating user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, wireframes, and other solution documentation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support Product Owners and delivery teams with backlog organization and requirements clarification.
• Help evaluate enhancement requests and document business value.
• Support testing and user acceptance activities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools and automation to improve business processes and user experiences.
• Learn and apply product management, requirements management, and Agile delivery best practices.

Skills

Agile delivery

User stories & backlog

Stakeholder collaboration

Prototype & wireframes

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

ServiceNow

AI productivity tools

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future, including F-1, OPT, CPT, H-1B, or other employment-based visa sponsorship.

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Position Summary

The Software Analyst I helps define, prioritize, and support the delivery of software solutions that provide business value. This role partners with business stakeholders, Product Owners, developers, quality engineers, and end users to understand business needs, document requirements, and support product delivery activities. The Software Analyst I develops an understanding of product planning, Agile delivery, and requirements management while helping teams improve business processes and user experiences through technology and AI-enabled capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business processes, user needs, and product goals.
• Gather, document, and clarify business and functional requirements.
• Assist in creating user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, wireframes, and other solution documentation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support Product Owners and delivery teams with backlog organization and requirements clarification.
• Help evaluate enhancement requests and document business value.
• Support testing and user acceptance activities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools and automation to improve business processes and user experiences.
• Learn and apply product management, requirements management, and Agile delivery best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Exposure to user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog management.
• Understanding of Product Owner or product management concepts.
• Experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, ServiceNow, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or other AI-assisted productivity tools.
• Experience or interest in prototype design, wireframing, or visualizing solution concepts to support requirements gathering and stakeholder feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in supporting the design and development of enterprise level applications following modern software practices
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Location

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Industry

IT

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Sep 30, 2026