Business Analyst

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a Business Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA.

*This position is hybrid - 3 days per week on-site required

Knowledge, Abilities and Experience:

• Analytical Thinking Review, Analyze complex process and systems and break them down into manageable parts.
• Has strong problem-solving skills - finds root causes, and not just symptoms.
• Technical Proficiency Familiarity with enterprise software - like, Oracle, SQL Server.
• Understanding of databases (SQL), APIs, Data Flow Diagrams.
• Not necessarily a developer but should have a strong understanding of how IT systems work.
• Requirements Gathering Proficiency Strong experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Skilled at writing clear, testable, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Strong familiarity and previous experience with using Azure DevOPS (TFS) for creating and managing agile items - Product backlog, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks AND Test Plans and Test Cases.
• Prepare diagrams explaining the modifications so that both technical staff and executive management can visualize and understand what must be done. Experience creating wireframes or visualization examples (Visio) from requirements.
• Agile/Waterfall KnowledgeShould be previous experience in working with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) AND Waterfall projects.
• Other Required and demonstrated work skillsCan translate from tech talk (Developers) to business users and business talk (Stakeholders) to developers.
• Writes clear documents and delivers strong presentations.
• Can handle pushback, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflict diplomatically.
• Experience with Business Process Modelling - using/documenting Swim Lane and Flow Chart Diagrams.
• Experience in rolling out new systems/processes and managing user adoption.
• In addition to performing system integration testing (IT Testing), assists with User Acceptance Testing.
• 5 years of BA Experience in IT projects.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• IT software/application project experience required.

Required Skills:

• 5 Years - Agile Business Analyst; Strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodologies
• 5 Years - Well versed with Scrum and Agile, Scaled Agile and Kanban methodologies
• 5 Years - Technical experience in organizing and maintaining sprint and product backlogs
• 5 Years - Technical experience translating client and product strategy requirement into application requirements and user stories.
• 5 Years - Documenting high level Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases and execution of test cases.
• 5 Years - Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.
• 5 Years - Have a strong understanding of multi-tiered applications.

Desired Skills:

• Prior State of VA IT Business Analyst Experience Strongly preferred

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.