Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Location

United States Work Model Remote / Hybrid / On-Site Employment Type Full-Time Experience 5+ Years Work Authorization Must be authorized to work in the United States

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with 5+ years of professional experience in business analysis requirements gathering process improvement and technology-driven projects.

The ideal candidate

will act as a bridge between business stakeholders product teams developers QA teams and project leadership translating business needs into clear requirements and actionable solutions. The candidate should have strong experience with Agile/Scrum SQL Jira Confluence process mapping data analysis and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Key Responsibilities

Gather analyze document and validate business and functional requirements. Conduct meetings workshops and interviews with business stakeholders to understand business needs. Translate business requirements into BRDs FRDs user stories use cases and acceptance criteria . Analyze existing business processes and identify gaps inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Create process flows workflow diagrams and business process documentation. Work closely with Product Owners Project Managers Developers QA Engineers and other stakeholders. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning backlog refinement daily stand-ups sprint reviews and retrospectives. Manage and prioritize requirements throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Perform gap analysis impact analysis and root-cause analysis . Use SQL to analyze validate and reconcile business data. Support QA teams by reviewing test scenarios test cases and acceptance criteria. Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) . Validate delivered solutions against documented business requirements. Track requirements issues and project activities using tools such as Jira and Confluence . Develop reports dashboards and business insights using tools such as Power BI Tableau or Excel . Communicate complex business and technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Identify opportunities for process optimization automation and technology improvements. Support production validation issue resolution and post-implementation activities.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience as a Business Analyst Business Systems Analyst IT Business Analyst or similar role. Bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology Computer Science Engineering Finance or a related field. Strong experience in requirements gathering and business process analysis . Hands-on experience creating BRDs FRDs user stories use cases and acceptance criteria . Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC . Experience with Jira and Confluence or similar requirements/project management tools. Strong SQL skills for data analysis and validation. Experience with UAT QA coordination and requirements validation . Strong knowledge of process mapping and workflow documentation. Experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams. Strong analytical problem-solving communication and documentation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Power BI Tableau or other data visualization tools . Knowledge of REST APIs JSON web services and system integrations . Experience with Microsoft Visio Lucidchart or similar process-mapping tools . Experience working with cloud-based applications such as AWS or Microsoft Azure . Familiarity with databases such as SQL Server Oracle PostgreSQL or Snowflake. Experience with automation and process improvement initiatives. Knowledge of BPMN or other business process modeling methodologies. CBAP CCBA PMI-PBA CSPO or related certification is a plus. Experience in Healthcare Financial Services Technology Retail Insurance or other enterprise environments is a plus. Core

Skills

Business Analysis

Requirements

Gathering

Requirements

Management Gap Analysis Impact Analysis Process Improvement Documentation BRD FRD User Stories Use Cases Acceptance Criteria Process Flows Methodologies Agile Scrum SDLC Waterfall Data SQL Data Analysis Data Validation Data Mapping Reporting Tools Jira Confluence Excel Visio Lucidchart Visualization Power BI Tableau Testing UAT Test Case Review Functional Testing

Requirements

Validation Technical APIs REST JSON Databases Cloud Applications U.S. Candidate

Requirements

Candidate must currently reside in the United States . Candidate must have 5+ years of relevant Business Analyst experience . Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Candidates should be available during applicable U.S. business hours . This position is open to candidates located within the United States .

Compensation

Estimated Salary Range $95000 – $140000 per year depending on experience location technical skills and industry. For highly technical Senior Business Analysts with strong SQL Agile data and systems-analysis experience compensation may be higher. Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and encourage applications from candidates with diverse professional backgrounds.