What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst position at Ventures Unlimited Inc?
Position: Business Analyst – Advanced
Location: Columbia, SC (Fully Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months (Extension Possible)
Interview Process: 2 Rounds (1st via Teams | 2nd In-Person)
Important Note: Candidate must be a CURRENT South Carolina resident. No relocation allowed.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Process Analysis & Workflow Mapping
- Facilitate meetings with business and technical teams to understand processes
- Document current and future state workflows, process maps, and SOPs
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
System Integration & Data Flow Analysis
- Analyze system integrations and data exchange between enterprise applications
- Document APIs, interfaces, and system dependencies
- Identify risks and gaps in integrations
Requirements Gathering & Documentation
- Gather and document business and functional requirements
- Create BRDs, user stories, use cases, and traceability matrices
PMO Support
- Assist project managers with tracking tasks and deliverables
- Maintain project documentation and support administrative activities
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with business units, technical teams, and project managers
- Facilitate workshops and requirement validation sessions
Testing & Implementation Support
- Support test planning, UAT, and validation of system functionality
- Assist with implementation readiness activities
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or Computer Science
- 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst on IT or enterprise system projects
- Strong experience in system integrations, APIs, and data flow analysis
- Proven expertise in requirements gathering and documentation
- Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings and workshops
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting a PMO environment
- Experience with enterprise system implementations or modernization
- Familiarity with tools like Visio, Lucidchart, or similar
Key Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to bridge business and technical teams effectively