The Business Analyst (BA) supports day-to-day requests for assistance from the IT area and business user areas. The BA evaluates requests for new or changed functionality to determine requirements and draft documentation. The BA acts as a liaison between business users and IT.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in business, technology, computer science or a related field
- 5+ years business analyst related experience facilitating meetings and documenting requirements
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- A track record of following through on commitments
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
- Experience working on teams using Agile, Scrum, Waterfall and/or other methodologies
- Working knowledge of current QA and Development practices and standards
- Familiar with tools and technology that is used in QA and Development
- Ability to communicate clearly effectively to various levels of management through various delivery modes
- Ability to work cross-functionally and concurrently on various teams and projects in a collaborative manner
- Participates in ‘Community of Practice’ or other role based organizations to grow in career and begin assisting others
- Mid-level technical skills
- Requires minimal guidance and direction
- Requires minimal guidance on conflict resolution and problem solving
- Experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria