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Business Analyst 2 (BA2)
Columbus, OH
Business Analysis
Hybrid
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Posted on
January 10, 2025
We’re seeking a talented Business Analyst 2 (BA2) who will gather and analyze information from stakeholders, business owners, customers, and management to determine project needs, expectations, and priorities. The role involves defining and eliciting system/user requirements, facilitating sessions, and documenting detailed business processes to support IT solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Elicit and analyze system and user requirements through interviews, observation, and analysis.
- Facilitate requirements gathering sessions without the need for a project manager or technical expert.
- Create test conditions, test cases, and test scenarios based on business requirements.
- Define and document business process flows using tools like Visio (flowcharts and swim lane diagrams).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and end-users to define requirements and provide technical assistance.
- Conduct Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) and fit-gap analysis for system implementation projects.
- Develop and maintain project documentation in tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA.
- Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in project management software (e.g., MS Project or Clarity).
- Work independently or as part of a team in Agile environments, using frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Four (4) years as a Business Systems Analyst in the past eight (8) years.
- Four (4) years of experience defining system and user requirements and translating them into business processes.
- Three (3) years of experience creating business process flows using Visio.
- Three (3) years of experience creating test cases and scenarios.
- Three (3) years in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban).
- Documented experience as a Business Analyst on at least two (2) software development projects requiring 2,000+ FTE hours.
- Proficiency with tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, and MS Project.
- Experience with business requirements tracking tools and systems process mapping.
- Strong facilitation skills to gather requirements from non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapting to feedback in Agile environments.
Attributes & Competencies:
- Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on elicited requirements.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to break down complex needs into actionable solutions.
- Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps for collaboration.
- Knowledge of Agile frameworks with practical experience in at least one organization.
Work Location: Hybrid (mostly remote with on-site as requested)
Note: This role is only open to candidates currently located in the United States.