Technical Business Analyst ( Azure Integrations )

CEIs utility client is adding a highly skilled and motivated Business Analyst to their team based out of Pittsburgh working in Azure Integrations using AIP. You will play a key role in executing the AIP's vision. This role assists with business and operational analysis for new integrations, interfaces cross-functionally with other teams, communicates effectively, and uses problem-solving and technical skills to implement solutions. You will support new integrations from design through implementation in large enterprise projects.Hybrid, downtown Pittsburgh, 2 days/week onsiteResponsibilities:Gain a deep understanding of relevant business areas to build high-quality requirements.Understand technical options, limitations, costs, and risks. Effectively communicate tradeoffs to business partners and shape requirements accordingly.Collaborate with business and delivery teams to prioritize requirements.Resolve competing priorities among stakeholders, facilitate discussions, and escalate issues when necessary.Manage requirements scoping throughout the delivery process.Create documentation such as scope documents, process flows, sequence diagrams, and intake documents.Act as a liaison between the AIP team and business units, focusing on new or modified integrations.Conduct detailed requirements gathering and analysis for new integration implementations.Coordinate requirements definition through quality assurance, managing interactions between business units, developers, and testers.Gain alignment from cross-functional teams for the successful implementation and delivery of integrations.Collaborate with business and development staff to meet project/product objectives, conduct risk analysis, and ensure deliverables.Support the development, analysis, and distribution of relevant reports.Ensure product development and operations comply with the companys safety, compliance, regulatory, cybersecurity, and legal standards.Required Skills:Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.At least four (4) years of experience in business analysis.Experience with designing or supporting customer-facing web applications, especially in an integration environment.Cloud Technology Experience: Familiarity with Azure is a mustCommunication & Leadership: Exceptional skills in communication, organization, negotiation, and leadership. Capable of driving results and fostering collaboration in cross-functional teams.Stakeholder Management: Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, align on goals, and drive outcomes.Adaptability & Learning Agility: Aptitude to quickly adapt to evolving business needs, processes, and tools.Product Ownership: Experience with product ownership, including backlog management, prioritization of business requirements, and stakeholder communication.Agile Tools & Methodologies: Strong expertise in Agile/SCRUM methodologies with demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to Agile teams.Preferred Skills:Business analysis certification (e.g., CBAP) is preferred.Enterprise Applications: Oracle EPBCS Planning & Budgeting, Success Factors, Ultipro, Oracle Utility Suite (CCB/MDM), GIS, Verint, Cisco Unified Communications, Maximo Application Suite, Snowflake Data Platform.About CEI:CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their businesses and achieve meaningful results as a trusted technology partner. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.