Business Analyst

Job Summary:

The Business Analyst III plays a pivotal role in analyzing business needs, gathering requirements, and facilitating communication between stakeholders and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery. This senior-level position requires advanced analytical skills, experience in process improvement, and the ability to manage complex projects.

Responsibilities:

• Gather and document detailed business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze and translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Facilitate communication between business units and IT teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions.
• Support project management activities including scope definition and risk assessment.
• Conduct impact analysis and assist in change management processes.
• Validate deliverables to ensure they meet business needs and quality standards.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of business process modeling and requirements gathering techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in creating clear documentation and user stories.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Agile and Scrum frameworks.
• Knowledge of relevant software tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
• Understanding of data analytics and visualization tools.
• Background in the specific industry related to the project scope.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA).

Rated Criteria:

• Requirements Gathering and Documentation - 30 Points
• Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration - 25 Points
• Business Process Analysis and Improvement - 20 Points
• Project Management Support - 15 Points
• Technical Understanding and Analytical Skills - 10 Points

Total: 100 Points Deliverables:

• Comprehensive business requirements documentation.
• Process flow diagrams and impact analysis reports.
• User stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
• Regular status reports and communication updates to stakeholders.
• Recommendations for process improvements and solution options.

Must Haves:

• Minimum 5 years of business analysis experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality business analysis outputs.

Public Sector Experience:

Preferred