Work from home Business Analyst

Recruit Monitor; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Analyst to work from home in Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include leading information gathering sessions, supporting project objectives, and managing schedules for multiple projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with SharePoint, and strong communication skills are essential. U.S. Citizenship is required, and candidates must pass a DHS background investigation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in a business analyst role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead information gathering sessions with government clients.
• Support project objectives by collaborating with engineers.
• Manage project schedules and team activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

SharePoint experience

Agile development experience

Strong communication skills

Time management skills

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

About the job Work from home Business Analyst

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

The candidates core responsibilities will include, but not to be limited to:

• Participate and lead information gathering sessions with the Government and validate business processes for maturing existing operations.
• Supporting overall project objectives, work with engineers to find technical solutions to business needs.
• Has experience working in SharePoint setting up project schedules and tracking team activities.
• Applies business process review to support the coordination of activities between and amongst functional units supporting one or more functional lines of business.
• Contributes to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organization; contributes to acceptance/functional testing duties.
• Participate in agile like environment on System Engineering Lifecycle team.
• Support the customer with basic meeting minutes, schedule/team activity tracking and sending meeting invites.
• Bachelors degree in related field with 2+ years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, certification, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Shall be proficient in Microsoft Office with particular emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, and other applicable database and office automation products, to include Adobe Reader.
• Experience working in agile development environment.
• Must be adaptable to different responsibilities and have a passion for constantly improving the individual and team effectiveness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and tight deadlines, work independently, and work in a team environment.
• Outstanding oral and written communications and time management skills.
• Strong customer relationship management.
• Knowledge of SharePoint.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate selected must be able to successful pass DHS client background investigation.