Business Analyst

Business Analyst

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Business Analyst with 5+ years of experience to support key projects and business initiatives. The Business Analyst will work closely with the Project Manager, stakeholders, and end users to gather and document business and functional requirements, validate business processes, and ensure project outcomes align with business goals. The ideal candidate excels at bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions and is highly proficient with tools such as MS Visio or Lucidchart, MS Project, and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to plan and coordinate business analysis activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Independently engage stakeholders and users to elicit, analyze, and document business, functional, and technical requirements.

• Create clear and comprehensive artifacts including Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs), user stories, use cases, and process flow diagrams.

• Utilize MS Visio or Lucidchart to model and document current and future state workflows and business processes.

• Validate business processes and proposed solutions to ensure they meet stakeholder needs and align with organizational objectives.

• Work with technical teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood, feasible, and properly implemented.

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and requirement traceability using Jira or other Agile tools.

• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by creating test scenarios, reviewing test results, and validating solution functionality.

• Support change management and training initiatives by preparing documentation and assisting with communication strategies.

• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to refine project scope and gather user feedback.

• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the project, including risks, scope changes, and timelines.

• REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in IT, software development, or business transformation environments.

• Proven ability to define, document, and manage business and functional requirements.

• Proficiency in MS Visio or Lucidchart for process modeling and documentation.

• Experience with MS Project and Jira for project coordination and Agile tracking.

• Strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies including Agile/Scrum and Waterfall.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Must have Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP)

• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in government or technology domains.

• Familiarity with data analysis and basic SQL is a plus.