Sr. Business Process Analyst (HYBRID)

Business Process Analyst 3 (HYBRID)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Business Analyst for their Vancouver, Washington location. This full-time contract Business Analyst 3 role supports the Transmission Infrastructure Asset Management team, partnering with stakeholders to analyze business operations, gather and evaluate requirements, conduct gap analysis, document current and future-state processes, and recommend process improvements and solution alternatives. The position also supports operational strategy, process development, change management, and business systems initiatives to help drive organizational alignment, process consistency, and operational efficiency across asset management programs.

This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits!
Pay Rate: $58.00 - $63.00/hr. DOE.
Location: Vancouver, WA
On-Site: 1-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities for Business Process Analyst:

• Lead cross-functional workshops and working sessions to identify process improvement opportunities, facilitate problem-solving, and drive consensus among stakeholders.
• Analyze business operations, organizational maturity, workflows, and value streams to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements through stakeholder interviews, process mapping, use cases, user stories, and workflow documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis, impact assessments, and lessons learned reviews to support operational and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain project and business analysis deliverables, including process flows, workflow maps, requirements documentation, test plans, change management plans, and project tracking tools.
• Support project planning, implementation, testing, and change management activities to ensure successful delivery of business and system solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, SMEs, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions while balancing usability, performance, and operational goals.
• Prepare presentations, recommendations, strategic roadmaps, and reporting materials to support leadership decision-making and organizational alignment.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, resolve conflicting priorities, and maintain strong client and team relationships throughout project lifecycles.
• Support documentation standardization, business continuity efforts, training materials, and knowledge transfer initiatives.

Requirements for Business Process Analyst:

• BA in Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree:
• Bachelor’s degree: 8 years relevant experience
• Associate’s degree: 10 years relevant experience
• No degree: 12 years relevant experience
• 5 years of experience leading process improvement and optimization initiatives across multiple business units.
• 2 years: Visio (or similar flowcharting tools), MS Project, and SharePoint.
• Experience in business analysis, change management, strategic business partnership, or related functions, with progressively technical responsibilities.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder interview skills, including requirements gathering and process design workshops.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

PG / BH #14061
Job ID: 14061

Pay: $58.00 - $63.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• 8-12yrs experience BA in Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Do you have 5 years of experience leading process improvement and optimization initiatives across multiple business units?
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder interview skills, including requirements gathering and process design workshops.
• Do you have 2 years of experience with Visio (or similar flowcharting tools), MS Project, and SharePoint?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58 - $63