Business Analyst II

GAINSCO•Richardson, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GAINSCO is seeking a Business Analyst II to support department-level projects and tactical enhancements by gathering detailed business requirements and partnering with IT to implement effective solutions. This is an intermediate-level role ideal for someone who enjoys translating business needs into clear functional specifications, supporting delivery teams, and improving processes through data-driven insights.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred.
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) are preferred.
2 or more years of experience in Business Analysis, Project Management, or a related field required.
1+ years in P&C insurance, Personal Auto preferred.
Familiarity with Agile delivery and general project management practices.
Proficiency using SQL and project management tools like Asana, Wrike, MS Project, or similar.
Proficiency in using Project Management software like Asana, Wrike, MS Project, or similar preferred.
Proficiency with diagramming and collaboration tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, Miro, or similar platforms.
Ability to create and manage user stories and work items using tools like Azure DevOps.
Ability to create clear and effective visual representations of business processes, data flows, and system interactions (e.g., workflows, swimlane diagrams, context diagrams).
Lead and manage multiple projects and work streams with competing demands.
Troubleshoot and escalate project issues, risks, and mitigation appropriately.
Leverage critical thinking, problem-solving, and influencing skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent and objectives.
Adapt to rapidly changing business environment and business needs.
Strong business and mental acuity with excellent process orientation and critical thinking skills.
Extremely detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
1+ years in P&C insurance, Personal Auto
Proficiency in using Project Management software like Asana, Wrike, MS Project, or similar
Proficiency with diagramming and collaboration tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, Miro, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Elicit and document business requirements and translate them into functional specifications and/or user stories.
Conduct detailed requirement analysis to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with business goals.
Lead and participate in stakeholder meetings to uncover needs, validate requirements, and drive alignment.
Build reports and presentations that communicate findings and progress using tools like Excel, Power BI, Tableau.
Serve as the key liaison between stakeholders and technical teams—ensuring requirements are understood and delivered accurately.
Support on-time delivery by managing scope, priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.
Develop and maintain business process workflows, data flows, and system/solution diagrams to support requirements analysis, stakeholder alignment, and solution design.
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning, execution, defect triage, and reporting.
Mentor Business Analyst I team members on best practices and methodologies.
Create training documentation and support end-user enablement as needed.