Business Analyst

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a mid‑level Business Analyst to drive requirements gathering, analyze business processes, and support solution delivery for a critical initiative. The analyst will work in a dynamic, Agile environment, initially from a remote setting before transitioning to an on‑site office in Columbus, Ohio. This role serves as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that solutions are aligned with strategic objectives. The successful candidate will have a direct impact on improving operational efficiency and delivering high‑quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirements elicitation sessions with business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Analyze and document current business processes, workflows, and system interactions.
• Develop detailed business requirements, functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to validate that proposed solutions meet business needs.
• Create and execute test cases, support user acceptance testing, and ensure defects are tracked to resolution.
• Identify project risks, gaps, and dependencies, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate workshops, demos, and status meetings to keep stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Mentor junior analysts, share best practices, and contribute to documentation standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a comparable analytical role.
• Strong understanding of business process modeling, requirements elicitation techniques, and documentation standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and written/oral communication skills.
• Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, including writing user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Working knowledge of SQL for data analysis, validation, and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Microsoft Visio for process mapping and workflow diagrams.
• Azure DevOps (or similar backlog management tools) for requirements traceability and sprint planning.
• Jira for issue tracking and Agile board management.
• SQL for querying databases and validating data.
• Microsoft Teams for virtual interviews and stakeholder collaboration.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract runs from November 2, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (approximately 8 months).
• Initial remote work arrangement with a planned transition to on‑site work at 1221 McKinley Avenue, Columbus, OH.
• Standard business hours with flexibility to accommodate stakeholder meetings.

Interview Process

The interview process typically includes an initial screening followed by a technical interview conducted via Microsoft Teams. Candidates may also participate in a virtual workshop or case‑study exercise to demonstrate analytical and communication skills.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States