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Apex Systems

Business Analyst

Apex Systems, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955


Apex Systems has an opportunity with a client in Knoxville, TN.This position will support Application Development teams in a fast-paced, enterprise environment.Candidates for this position should expect to be on-site/in office (Knoxville), with some remote flexibility possible with tenure.Location:

Knoxville, TNOnsite/In office (some hyoid flex may be possible with tenure in the role)Duration : 6-12 Month contact potential to extend and/or convert to FTEBenefits:Health/MedicalDentalVision401k optionsAccess to technical training platformsmuch more!Responsibilities:Liaise between business functions and Application Development and other technology teams by analyzing project and product requestsFacilitate discovery and scoping meetings to elicit and document detailed requirements (e.g., user stories and acceptance criteria)Bring clarity to requests, decision needs, and risks, often with large cross-functional teamsAssist business and technology teams with producing and presenting specific project documentation for governance reviewCreate detailed documentation needed for project management and/or for ongoing product/application support needs (e.g. current/future state diagrams, business processes, technology workflow diagrams, support readiness documentation, presentations, etc.)Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and track risks for projects and determine how to mitigate themWork with Product Owners/Managers to organize and prioritize the backlog of requestsParticipate in Scrum ceremonies and serve as Scrum Master when applicableAssist Project Managers with compiling project updates to present to senior leadership and perform some project management responsibilities as neededSupport teams including the quality assurance team and product users or subject matter experts (SMEs) during testing and validationCommunicate with leadership and stakeholders as needed to help direct and manage business expectations throughout project /product lifecyclesQualifications/ExperienceBachelor's Degree in a related field or relevant work experience requiredMinimum 4 years business analysis work experience requiredExperience working in an Agile software development environmentAgile or Scrum certification preferredAbility to lead requirements gathering sessions + ability to translate business requirements into user stories and other detailed documentation.Training or experience in business process modeling preferredMust be willing to relocate to Knoxville, TN or surrounding area, if not localWillingness to work in office in Knoxville, TN.Experience working in an Agile software development environment preferred