Business Analyst

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support critical projects within a dynamic public‑sector environment. The role focuses on translating business needs into actionable solutions, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and technical teams. You will work closely with senior leadership to shape strategy, develop road maps, and drive consensus on project direction. Your contributions will directly impact the delivery of high‑value IT solutions that serve the public. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending onsite collaboration with remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between project stakeholders and the development team, facilitating clear communication and expectation management.
• Conduct comprehensive business process reviews, documenting current state and designing future state models to improve efficiency.
• Lead requirements elicitation sessions, capturing detailed functional and non‑functional specifications for Agile development cycles.
• Develop and manage user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog refinement activities in collaboration with product owners.
• Facilitate strategic discussions with senior management to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics.
• Create process diagrams and flowcharts using industry‑standard modeling tools to visualize solutions.
• Support the implementation of IT solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and comply with public‑sector standards.
• Provide expert facilitation during workshops, steering sessions, and stakeholder meetings to resolve conflicts and secure consensus.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Document lessons learned and best practices to enhance future project delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business process analysis, requirements gathering, and documentation, including process modeling.
• At least 5 years of experience managing user stories and participating in Agile development projects.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience collaborating directly with senior executives to shape strategy and resolve opposing viewpoints.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience delivering IT solutions for public‑sector or our client organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Professional certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or Agile certifications are a plus.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and presentations.
• Process modeling tools such as Microsoft Visio or Lucidchart for diagramming workflows.
• Agile project management platforms (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent) for backlog and sprint management.
• Collaboration tools like Confluence, SharePoint, or Teams for knowledge sharing and documentation.
• Basic data analysis using Excel or similar tools to support decision‑making.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract length: 6 months, with potential transition to a full‑time role.
• Hybrid work arrangement: onsite presence required two days per week (Wednesday and Thursday) and remote work for the remaining days.
• Start date: November 9, 2026.

Interview Process

The selection process includes an initial virtual screening followed by a second in‑person interview. Candidates must be available for onsite interviews and willing to commit to the hybrid schedule.

Position Details

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