Experienced Senior, AI Senior Business Analyst

BDO USA

2d•$115,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The AI Senior Business Analyst is responsible for strategic planning and innovation work products through the analysis of external and internal business functions and process requirements. This role collaborates with stakeholders to develop roadmaps and conduct planning based on project and practice requirements. The incumbent conducts research on advancements in AI, digital transformation, and advanced process automation to recommend new solutions that meet client needs and position the firm advantageously. This position supports the development of tools, best practices, and project execution strategies to drive innovation and change.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, required
Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in data and/or AI technology business analysis, product management, and/or strategy, required
Experience as an Agile practitioner collaborating across multi-disciplinary pods, required
Previous hands-on experience with value stream mapping and predictive modeling, required
Experience with roadmap prioritization and communicating benefits of new technology, required
Experience with AI/ML solutions, digital applications, and modern cloud-based platforms, required
Proficiency with business analysis and project management tools (e.g.,Confluence, Jira, Asana, ClickUp, Monday.com, Aha!, or Azure DevOps), required
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and meet deadlines
Self-starter with ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work in large, complex, and fast-paced organizations
Ability to utilize technology to solve customer challenges
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to learn quickly, think creatively, and lead others in adapting to change and new technologies
Ability to bridge gaps between business and technology
Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences
Strong technical comprehension and ability to conduct tech market research
Strong problem-solving skills and mature judgment
Possesses excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Ability to travel as required by client/business needs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferred; focus in data, technology, STEM, preferred
Experience with Lean Six Sigma and business process re-engineering, preferred
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent certification, preferred
Lean Six Sigma certification, preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP), preferred
Certified Scrum Master, preferred
Experience with Visio, Miro, Mural, Figma, and other product design tools, preferred

Responsibilities

Works with AI & Innovation team to establish scope, deliverables, and resource requirements
Develops and executes comprehensive data and AI strategies to enhance customer experiences
Conducts market research and gathers customer insights to drive product development; analyzes new solutions to determine fit gap with key use cases
Documents user stories in product backlogs and performs regular backlog grooming for AI capabilities
Collaborates with engineering teams to design, build, and refine AI-driven features and capabilities
Works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product vision alignment and drive successful execution
Measures product performance and identifies opportunities for optimization and growth
Implements metrics and KPIs to track the success of AI initiatives
Articulates value proposition of new AI and technology features to stakeholders and prepares presentations for senior leaders
Develops domain knowledge across various service lines (government services, energy, healthcare, etc.)
Communicates milestones to stakeholders in a clear, accurate, and timely manner
Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to drive adoption of new solutions
Conducts needs assessments and requirements gathering while developing business process models to meet industry needs and client goals
Coordinates across focus areas (industry/sector and IT) to support development of user stories and product design workshops
Performs roadmap prioritization and multi-phase planning for new products and services
Leads intake process and communicates product backlog progress, challenges, resolutions, and milestones to stakeholders
Develops tools and best practices for project execution
Performs cost benefit analysis and recommends solutions
Manages multiple priorities, commitments, and projects using an Agile approach
Serves as main team lead for other business analysts and sets the standards for requirements gathering (templates, processes, and/or approvals)
Oversees the quality of the work of other business analysts to ensure a cohesive approach
Other duties as required