Business Analyst (Short Term)

TOMORROW HIRE•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the Business Analytics and Testing Support Team. This position requires a highly collaborative professional with strong stakeholder management capabilities, advanced business analysis expertise, and the ability to work independently in both Agile and Waterfall environments. The selected candidate will serve as the voice of the customer throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring business requirements are accurately documented, prioritized, tested, and delivered. The Business Analyst will partner closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, project managers, and product owners to identify operational needs, analyze business processes, and support the successful delivery of technology enhancements. This role will contribute across the full SDLC by gathering and documenting requirements, facilitating Agile ceremonies, supporting testing efforts, and ensuring customer-focused solutions are implemented effectively. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in Agile business analysis, process modeling, backlog management, SQL/data analysis, and user acceptance testing. This individual must possess exceptional communication skills and demonstrate the ability to advocate for customer needs while working across diverse teams and technical environments.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience delivering business and data analysis artifacts in customer-focused environments
Minimum 8 years of experience delivering business and systems analysis artifacts
Minimum 8 years of experience translating client and product strategy requirements into application requirements and user stories
Minimum 8 years of exceptional written and verbal communication experience working with diverse stakeholders and customers
Minimum 5 years of experience as an Agile Business Analyst with strong knowledge of Scrum methodologies
Minimum 5 years of experience organizing and maintaining Product and Sprint backlogs
Minimum 5 years of experience defining acceptance criteria and managing the acceptance process with development teams
Minimum 5 years of experience using Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) 2.0
Minimum 5 years of advanced SQL experience including complex queries, database profiling, and troubleshooting
Experience with software development applications such as Azure DevOps and/or Jira
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project Server
Experience supporting reporting systems, operational data stores, data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts
Ability to interview and work onsite in Richmond, Virginia
Local Richmond-area candidates only
Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
Must be able to participate in an in-person interview
VDOT experience required

Nice To Haves

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
PMI – Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
PMI – Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Experience using Azure DevOps or Jira for Agile software development and work item tracking
Experience with automated testing tools such as TestComplete, Cucumber, or Selenium

Responsibilities

Serve as the voice of the customer by collaborating with stakeholders and technical teams to understand business processes, operational challenges, and user needs
Gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and technical requirements using customer-centric methodologies
Translate business and product strategy requirements into Epics, Features, User Stories, and acceptance criteria
Map user stories to technical solution designs to ensure alignment with business objectives
Identify process improvements and recommend optimized workflows to support operational efficiency
Conduct Root Cause Analysis to identify system gaps, deficiencies, and opportunities for resolution
Support Agile Scrum teams through backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and requirements clarification
Organize and maintain Product and Sprint backlogs based on customer priorities and business value
Decompose traditional requirements into Agile-ready deliverables for implementation teams
Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain backlog accuracy and delivery readiness
Create and maintain process documentation including BPMN 2.0 process flows, context diagrams, and data flow diagrams
Produce detailed analysis artifacts and technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences
Ensure documentation accuracy and alignment throughout the SDLC lifecycle
Perform advanced SQL queries, database profiling, and troubleshooting activities
Support data analysis initiatives involving operational data stores, data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts
Analyze organizational data structures and management concepts to support customer-driven solutions
Define test objectives, test plans, test cases, and regression testing scenarios
Coordinate and facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business stakeholders
Track testing progress and communicate status updates to Project Managers and Scrum Masters
Validate that developed solutions meet business requirements and customer expectations
Work effectively with cross-functional teams, business sponsors, developers, and leadership stakeholders
Communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly to varied audiences
Advocate for customer-focused outcomes throughout project execution and delivery