Sr Business Systems Analyst

Sr. Business Systems Analyst
Remote

Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to join our team for a new client implementation project. You will play a pivotal role in gathering requirements, bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, and ensuring a successful project rollout.
Responsibilities:

Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth interviews and workshops with the client's product owner and business stakeholders to understand their needs, workflows, and pain points.

• Collaborate with product owner to clarify requirements and define project scope.

• Document and analyze user stories, ensuring clarity and completeness.

• User Story Creation and Acceptance Criteria:

• Develop user stories that detail system functionalities from the user's perspective.

• Define clear and measurable acceptance criteria for each user story to validate successful implementation.

Agile Project Management:

• Schedule and facilitate user story grooming sessions to prioritize and refine the backlog.

• Run daily standup meetings to keep the project team aligned and on track.

• Escalate any questions or roadblocks to the appropriate parties.

• Test Plan Creation and Execution:

• Design and document comprehensive test plans to ensure thorough functionality testing.

• Execute test cases and document results.

• Collaborate with QA team to identify and track bugs.

• Attach QA validation documents to tickets for reference.

• Communication and Reporting:

• Facilitate clear communication between the business team, product owner, and development team.

• Proactively update stakeholders on project progress and identify potential risks.

• Prepare and present key team metrics during sprint review meetings.

• Mentorship and Collaboration:

• Create a respectful and collaborative work environment.

• Pair with junior Business Analysts to provide guidance and support their development.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar role.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and user story development.

• Proficiency in requirements gathering techniques (interviews, workshops, use case analysis).

• Experience with test case development and execution.

• Understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC).

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Proactive, responsive, and eager to learn.

• Proficiency in Visio, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), and Jira.

• Mid-level SQL experience for querying and analyzing data.

• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Experience with testing methodologies, including writing test cases and conducting manual testing.