business analyst

Randstad • Grand Rapids, MI

408d • $114,400 - $116,480

About The Position

The Business Analyst role at Randstad US involves collaborating with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, streamline processes, and enhance productivity through effective solution design and documentation. This contract position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and offers a competitive hourly rate.

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of relevant work experience in business analysis.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex problems.
• Technical expertise with business analysis tools and Agile methodologies.
• Experience in requirements gathering and business process mapping.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on comprehensive documentation.
• Data-driven approach to influence business decisions and optimize solutions.
• Familiarity with SQL, Jira, ADO, or other business analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Retail, Finance, IT, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Project management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) or Agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe, CSM, CSPO).

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business goals, challenges, and opportunities.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and non-functional requirements.
• Analyze current business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with the technical team to define system specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Create clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation for stakeholders and development teams.
• Engage with product managers, engineers, designers, and leadership for seamless communication.
• Use data analysis to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities for growth.
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by creating test cases and executing tests.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and contribute to the development of business analysis methodologies.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401K contribution
• Incentive and recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree