Emergent Talent, a division of Emergent Method, is seeking qualified candidates to fill a senior business analyst position on a large-scale IT system implementation project. The selected individual will work with project sprint teams to support testing and validation processes for system changes and enhancements.
This is a full-time position that will support ongoing project operations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position operates under a hybrid work arrangement, combining both in-office and remote work. Candidates must be willing to work on-site in Baton Rouge at least three days per week.
The ideal candidate is flexible, able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, confident handling a wide range of tasks and utilizing problem-solving skills, and willing to embrace the challenges associated with complex system implementation projects. Additionally, candidates should have relevant technical backgrounds and experience with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Key responsibilities include:

• Working directly with user acceptance testing and quality assurance teams to understand the development and impact of new system functionality in an Agile environment
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues, working cross-team to develop and implement solutions, and providing technical support and consultation
• Collaborating with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements
• Investigating root causes of client and system issues and proposing effective solutions
• Defining and planning testing strategies for the functionality that will be delivered during individual sprints
• Writing well-structured user stories and ensuring that user stories are comprehensive, clear, and actionable for deployment
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to define acceptance criteria for user stories, outlining the conditions that must be met for task completion
• Assisting in the development of test plans, test cases, and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) activities
• Supporting the execution of scenarios for test cases including functional, regression, and smoke tests
• Interpreting, creating, and maintaining technical documentation
• Performing thorough analysis of existing business processes and systems to identify areas for improvement
• Collaborating effectively with project team members
• Providing regular support throughout the day for testing, as well as consistent status updates
• Utilizing strong communication skills to present and communicate data, trends, insights, and recommendations

Qualifications
Ideal candidates should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• A bachelor's degree in information sciences, computer science, management information systems, or a related technical field is preferred (experience that demonstrates commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a government or state project setting
• Strong technical skills including SQL, understanding of databases, and web-based applications
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Ability to transform technical information into functional questions/solutions
• Experience with Jira or similar tools
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Quick learner with the ability to pivot swiftly based on changing direction
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple requests and competing priorities
• Self-motivated and deadline-oriented to ensure tasks are completed without supervision
• Ability to be a team player, foster a cooperative environment with the project team, and adapt to the team

Background
Emergent Method is a Louisiana-based management consulting firm focused on helping companies and organizations innovate, grow, improve their performance, and achieve their missions.
We do this by bringing people and ideas together to understand opportunities, let ideas emerge, and create multifaceted solutions with results greater than the sum of their parts. We come from diverse backgrounds that lend expertise in solving complex problems, implementing impactful change, helping our clients navigate shifting landscapes, and seizing opportunities - including those they had not seen before. From strategic planning and organizational design to project management and strategic communication, we are dedicated to helping our clients adapt, innovate, and grow - pushing systems, agencies, and industries to new heights, while developing strategic, systemic solutions and processes to support those goals.
We opened our doors in 2012 and have been recognized for growth and achievement over the years, including Consulting Magazine's fastest-growing consulting firms (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing private companies in America (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), LSU's 100 fastest-growing alumni-owned business (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry's Company of the Year (2019), and Greater Baton Rouge Business Report's Best Places to Work (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).
We are dedicated to seeking the same measures of continuous improvement for the clients we serve and supporting them in all actions of planning, growth, and emergence to the forefront of their industries. To learn more about Emergent Method and our team, visit our website at emergentmethod.com.
Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.