Business Analyst

Role: Business Analyst 5

Location: Dimondale, MI Hybrid

Duration: 1 Year

Interview: F2F Only

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

- Will close submissions on: 10/3/25 at 10am EST

- Interview Process: Interviews will be held in person at the agency Headquarters. Candidates MUST be available for an in-person interview. - Candidates selected for an interview must present a valid ID to the manager during the interview.

- Duration: 1 year with possible extension

- Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule (2-5 days onsite/week). NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Resource will need to be onsite from day one, 2-5 days per week at the manager's discretion.

- Local candidates ONLY. Candidates must be located within 2 hours of Dimondale, MI at time of submission.

References are required for this position. Please include a separate attachment with your submission that includes 2-3 professional references. Each reference should include the name, email, phone number, and their position title/company name.

The client is looking for: Business Analyst 5

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

- 15 years of experience as a Business Analyst

- Expertise in reviewing technical designs and specifications for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to established quality standards. Strong experience in responsive design application development, with a focus on creating human-centric design solutions.

- Skilled in identifying gaps in existing software systems and designing solutions that meet business needs, whether through building new features, integrating third-party applications, or enhancing legacy systems.

- Ability to break down complex business requirements into actionable tasks for development teams, while ensuring that technical constraints and limitations are considered.

Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role.

Required skills:

Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role, with a

proven track record of understanding the business processes and their requirements and

translating it into technical requirements.

10 years of experience in developing technical designs in collaboration with application

and solution architects, driving the direction of design and development for large-scale

application projects.

Expertise in reviewing technical designs and specifications for completeness, accuracy,

and conformance to established quality standards. Strong experience in responsive

design application development, with a focus on creating human-centric design

solutions.

Knowledgeable about current software development best practices, including Agile,

DevOps, and modern programming languages and frameworks

Strong analytical skills to assess complex business issues, propose effective solutions,

and make data-driven decisions under pressure.

Proficient in using process modeling tools for creating flowcharts, data models, and

business process diagrams.

Familiar with industry standards, including legacy, core, and emerging technologies, as

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the

organization to ensure alignment on goals, while translating complex technical

concepts into clear, business-friendly language for both technical and non-technical

audiences.

Lead discussions with developers and architects to bridge the gap between business

requirements and technical limitations, ensuring that the right solutions are

implemented.

Collaborate closely with development, quality assurance, and infrastructure teams to

ensure business needs are understood, technical solutions are aligned, and software is

delivered on time and within scope.

Analyze raw data gathered by the project team and apply the appropriate tools and

techniques to extract meaningful insights and drive decision-making.

Determine whether to build a custom solution or purchase off-the-shelf software

based on business needs and technical feasibility.

Assess when to modernize legacy systems, integrate existing solutions, or build

entirely new applications, considering the business context and technical landscape.

Lead initiatives by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring successful project

delivery on time and within scope, while mentoring junior BAs by sharing best

practices and providing guidance to support their professional growth and success.

Detailed skills required:

Ability to effectively communicate with both technical teams (developers, testers,

architects) and business stakeholders (product owners, project managers, executives),

ensuring clear understanding of business needs and technical capabilities.

Strong experience working in Agile or Hybrid environments (Scrum, Kanban, etc.),

translating business needs into user stories for IT development teams, with familiarity in

other SDLC methodologies such as Waterfall.

Solid understanding of how software applications integrate with other enterprise systems

and databases, enabling the creation of cohesive and scalable solutions.

Familiar with IT infrastructure, including cloud computing, APIs, middleware, and other

technical solutions that could impact software development choices (e.g., legacy vs.

emerging technologies).

Skilled in identifying gaps in existing software systems and designing solutions that meet

business needs, whether through building new features, integrating third-party

applications, or enhancing legacy systems.

Ability to break down complex business requirements into actionable tasks for

development teams, while ensuring that technical constraints and limitations are

considered.