Business Analyst

Responsibilities

• Analyzes complex processes and systems, breaking them down into manageable parts.
• Solves problems by identifying root causes, not just symptoms.
• Familiarity with enterprise software such as Oracle, SQL Server, and understanding of databases, APIs, and Data Flow Diagrams.
• Strong experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Proficient in writing clear, testable, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Experience with Azure DevOps (TFS) for creating and managing agile items including Product Backlog, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks, and Test Plans and Test Cases.
• Ability to prepare diagrams for both technical and executive management to visualize and understand modifications.
• Experience in creating wireframes or visualization examples using tools like Visio from requirements.
• Previous experience with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) and Waterfall projects.
• Can effectively translate between technical and business language, delivering clear documents and strong presentations.
• Handles pushback, negotiates priorities, and resolves conflicts diplomatically.
• Experience in Business Process Modeling using Swim Lane and Flow Chart Diagrams.
• Experience in rolling out new systems and processes and managing user adoption.
• Assists with system integration testing and User Acceptance Testing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Business Analysis experience in IT projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Technical proficiency with enterprise software and databases.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience organizing and maintaining sprint and product backlogs.
• Experience translating client and product strategy requirements into application requirements and user stories.
• Experience documenting high-level test strategies, test plans, and test cases.
• Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
• Prior State of Virginia IT Business Analyst experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Agile Business Analyst certification or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodologies.
• Technical experience in organizing and maintaining sprint and product backlogs.
• Technical experience translating client and product strategy requirements into application requirements and user stories.
• Experience documenting high-level test strategies, test plans, and test cases.
• Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
• Prior State of Virginia IT Business Analyst experience is strongly preferred.