Title: Β Sr. Business Analyst {Min. 8+ Yrs. Exp.}<\/b> <\/b><\/div>
Location: Richmond, VA {Hybrid} {In -Person Interview}<\/b> <\/b><\/div>
Duration: 12+ Months<\/b> <\/div>
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+ years of BA Experience in IT projects. IT software/application project experience required <\/div>
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Review and analyze complex processes and systems, breaking them down into manageable components. <\/div>
Has strong problem -solving skills - finds root causes, and not just symptoms. <\/div>
Technical Proficiency <\/div>
Familiarity with enterprise software, such as Oracle and SQL Server. <\/div><\/li>
Understanding of databases (SQL), APIs, and Data Flow Diagrams. <\/div><\/li>
Not necessarily a developer, but should have a strong understanding of how IT systems work. <\/div><\/li>
RequirementsΒ Gathering Proficiency <\/div><\/li>
Strong experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops. <\/div><\/li>
Skilled at writing clear, testable, functional, and non -functional requirements. <\/div><\/li>
Strong familiarity and previous experience with using Azure DevOps (TFS) for creating and managing agile items - Product backlog, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks, AND Test Plans and Test Cases. <\/div><\/li>
Prepare diagrams explaining the modifications so that both technical staff and executive management can visualize and understand what must be done.Β <\/div><\/li>
Agile/Waterfall Knowledge <\/div><\/li>
Should have previous experience in working with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) AND Waterfall projects. <\/div><\/li>
Other required and demonstrated work skills <\/div><\/li>
Can translate tech talk to business users and business talk to developers. <\/div><\/li>
Writes clear documents and delivers strongΒ presentations.Β <\/div><\/li>
Can handle pushback, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflict diplomatically. <\/div><\/li>
Experience with Business Process Modeling - using/documenting Swim Lane and Flow Chart Diagrams. <\/div><\/li>
Experience in rolling out new systems/processes and managing user adoption. <\/div><\/li>
In addition to performing system integration testing (IT Testing), assists with User Acceptance Testing. <\/div><\/li><\/ul>
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Requirements<\/h3>
Agile Business Analyst; Strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodologies <\/div><\/li>
Well -versed with Scrum and Agile, Scaled Agile, and Kanban methodologies <\/div><\/li>
Technical experience in organizing and maintaining sprint and product backlogs <\/div><\/li>
Technical experience translating client and product strategy requirements into application requirements and user stories. <\/div><\/li>
Documenting high -level Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases, and execution of test cases. <\/div><\/li>
Ability to analyze and document business and system processes. <\/div><\/li>
Prior State of VA IT Business Analyst Experience Strongly preferred <\/div><\/li><\/ul>