DES2 Business Analyst

Sutherland•California City, CA

40d

About The Position

We are seeking a talented DES2 Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in California City, United States. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business needs and data engineering solutions, leveraging your analytical skills to drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements for data-driven projects Translate complex business needs into technical specifications for the data engineering team Perform ad-hoc analysis and create data visualizations to support business decisions Assist in the optimization of data systems and processes for improved efficiency Participate in Agile development processes and sprint planning Document technical and business processes related to data systems Stay current with emerging trends in data engineering and business intelligence

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
3-5 years of experience in business analysis or related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in SQL and experience with data manipulation techniques
Experience working with large datasets and complex data systems
Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Solid understanding of business intelligence concepts and data warehouse principles
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Project management skills and experience with Agile methodologies
Knowledge of data engineering principles and practices
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and operational teams at container terminals to understand business processes, pain points, and system needs.
Elicit, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements for enterprise applications including OCR systems, AI/ML-based solutions, and equipment monitoring platforms.
Translate business requirements into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and system specifications.
Facilitate requirement workshops, design discussions, and cross-functional alignment sessions.
Work closely with Technical Architects, AI/ML Engineers, React Leads, and Backend Developers to ensure requirements are technically feasible and aligned with solution architecture.
Define integration requirements for microservices, Minimal APIs, Kafka messaging flows, and Azure-based enterprise systems.
Support data engineering teams with business rules required for data pipelines, reporting layers, and ML datasets.
Create as-is and to-be process maps
Identify process improvement opportunities leveraging automation, AI/ML models, and system enhancements.
Support development of feature prioritization, solution options