What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst position at ConsultUSA?
Description:
We are seeking a versatile Business Analyst to support both functional and technology projects in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to capture requirements, define solutions, and ensure the successful delivery of projects that meet business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements for both functional and technology initiatives.
- Translate business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.
- Collaborate with Scrum teams, product owners, developers, and QA to ensure requirements are clearly understood and implemented.
- Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups in Agile projects.
- Identify process improvements, system enhancements, and integration opportunities.
- Support testing activities, including reviewing test cases, validating results, and coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Create reports, dashboards, and metrics to track project progress and business outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive alignment and decisions.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting both functional and technology projects.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments; familiarity with Agile ceremonies and processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience creating user stories, acceptance criteria, business requirements documents (BRDs), and functional specifications.
- Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with process modeling, workflow documentation, and technology system integration.
- Knowledge of reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
- Professional certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or Agile certifications.
- Prior experience in financial services
Why Work for ConsultUSA:
- ConsultUSA offers competitive salaries, major medical (PPO or HDHP w/ HSA), dental, and vision insurance plans, and 401k plan with immediate eligibility for both salary and hourly employees
- ConsultUSA hosts several outings and events, holiday and summer parties, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year for employees
- We will work with you to obtain training for in-demand technologies and prepare you for industry-recognized certification exams
- ConsultUSA offers Business Analysis and Project Management training through our Project Management Institute (PMI)® award-winning sister company, PMCentersUSA
How to Apply:
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ConsultUSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, or status as a covered veteran as well as any other prohibited criteria under any applicable federal, state, and local laws applicable to ConsultUSA.
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