Information Technology Business Analyst III

Maven Group Solutions•McLean, VA

2h•$68,435 - $107,264

About The Position

An Information Technology Business Analyst III who thrives on analyzing business needs and translating them into technology solutions that improve operations and outcomes.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of the organization's core business process and operations.
Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modeling, verification, and methodology development.
Ability to create systematic and consistent requirements specifications in both technical and user-friendly language.
Experience in UML, SysML, or other BA-related modeling tools and languages.
Exceptional analytical and statistical skills with the ability to apply them to systems issues and products as required.
Understanding of project management principles, including planning, organizing, and managing resources.
Able to exercise independent judgment and take action on it.
Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
Strong customer service orientation.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Six (6) years or more of Business Analysis experience at a professional level.
Understanding of application development and software development life cycle concepts.
General technical knowledge, which may include knowledge of systems, servers, databases, networks, telecommunications, hardware, and software.
Understanding of the organization's core software applications

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in an IT-related subject.
CCBA/CBAP certification.

Responsibilities

Work with project sponsors to define project scope and vision
Identify stakeholders and establish roles and user classes
Gather user requirements through interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, and use cases
Set scope and parameters for requirements analysis to determine project impact and metrics
Prioritize requirements with stakeholders and the project team
Review and improve requirements-gathering processes
Evaluate software and hardware alignment with business needs
Use requirements documentation software as directed by the PMO
Verify solutions’ compatibility with business requirements
Check requirements for applicability, consistency, feasibility, and completeness
Write requirements using standard templates
Convert user requirements into clear functional specifications
Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts for project guidance
Conduct peer reviews to ensure requirements are correctly interpreted
Interpret user requirements and communicate options to stakeholders
Track and manage requirements status throughout the project lifecycle
Communicate changes and updates to project managers, sponsors, and stakeholders
Provide guidance to junior staff members