What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Business Analyst position at iQuasar LLC?
iQuasar is seeking to fill in a Senior Business Analyst. At iQuasar we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, matching 401k plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment. Our employees are exceptional, giving us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity.
One of our clients needs a senior business analyst for a permanent position.
- Position: Senior Business Analyst
- Clearance: Secret and above
- Location: Onsite in St. Louis, MO (everyday Mon – Fri, travel expenses will be paid in addition to the salary)
- Position Type: Contract
Job Description:
The Business Analyst plays a critical role in the application migration team by bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. This position is responsible for analyzing the organization's current state, identifying customer requirements, defining future states, and ensuring that the migration process aligns with business objectives. The Business Analyst works within the SAFe Agile framework to support the team's decision-making process and ensure that migrated applications meet both technical and business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive analyses of the organization's structure, processes, and systems.
- Assess the current business model and its integration with technology.
- Identify areas for improvement and optimization in the context of application migration.
- Design and document business processes that align with the new hosting environment.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure system designs meet business requirements.
- Create process maps and workflows to illustrate current and future states.
- Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
- Translate business needs into functional and non-functional requirements for the migration team.
- Document the current state of applications, including dependencies and integrations
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define the desired future state of applications post-migration
- Create detailed specifications for the future state, including process improvements and system enhancements
- Gather and analyze data from various sources to support decision-making
- Synthesize complex information into clear, concise reports and presentations for stakeholders
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather input from diverse stakeholders
- Communicate analysis findings, recommendations, and project progress to all levels of the organization
- Assess proposed technical solutions against business requirements
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses for different migration approaches
- Evaluate the impact of proposed changes on business processes and user experience
- Develop UAT plans and test cases based on business requirements
- Document and communicate test results and necessary adjustments
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives)
- Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog
- Ensure user stories are well-defined and meet acceptance criteria
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Years of Experience: 5-8
Project-specific requirements:
- Active Secret clearance
- No dual citizenship
- Based in St. Louis; relocation or weekly M-F travel to St. Louis
- Aerospace & Defense or U.S. Federal manufacturing/MRO project experience
An Equal Opportunity Employer
iQuasar LLC is a proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) and the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, reflecting our strong commitment to supporting military spouses, veterans, and inclusive hiring practices. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital/parental/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, non-merit factors, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.