Senior Business Analyst

Eide Bailly LLP•Fergana City, North Dakota

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Business Analyst develops new business strategies, solutions, and best practices through the firm’s strategy and technology operating model. The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for assisting the Firm improving business efficiency through digital technology initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, IT or any related field.
2-4 years of experience as a business analyst.
Experience with data analysis, process modeling, and familiarity with software development lifecycles.
Experience participating in cross-functional projects where analysis and problem-solving skills are applied.
Knowledge of process modeling techniques and tools (e.g., flowcharts, BPMN, value stream mapping).
Understanding of industry-specific domains, including relevant trends, regulations, and best practices.
Familiarity with project management and agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Product operating models).
Ability to gather and document requirements using interviews, workshops, and surveys.
Understanding of software development life cycles and system design principles.
Ability to analyze data to support decision-making and identify effective solutions aligned with business objectives.
Proficiency in business analysis and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Microsoft Visio, Tableau).
Strong communication skills for conveying information clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to build stakeholder relationships, resolve conflicts, and align business and IT priorities.
Attention to detail for ensuring accuracy in documentation and requirements.
Ability to anticipate issues and apply proactive mitigation strategies.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies as needed.
Experience being an informal leader, mentoring others, and contributing to team performance.
Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Conducts interviews, workshops, and surveys to elicit and document business requirements from stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are accurately understood.
Prioritizes requirements based on business needs and strategic objectives.
Translates business needs into functional and technical specifications for development teams.
Participates in designing software architecture and system integrations and ensures they meet technical requirements and business needs.
Assesses proposed solutions to ensure they meet business needs and requirements.
Conducts feasibility studies and impact analyses to evaluate potential changes due to technical issues or software defects.
Evaluates existing systems to enhance or optimize performance.
Works with QA teams to develop test plans and testing procedures to ensure quality standards are met and function as intended.
Assists development teams by providing clarification on requirements and technical guidance during implementation.
Facilitates communication between stakeholders and project teams to achieve alignment.
Analyzes business processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
Creates detailed technical documentation, including software requirements specifications, use cases, and system diagrams, providing recommendations for optimization.
Maintains updated records of system modifications and technical configurations.
Supports organizational change initiatives by facilitating training sessions and user acceptance testing.
Develops change management plans and communication strategies to support project implementation.
Provides support to project managers in project planning, monitoring, and reporting.
Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.