Business Analyst 5

Position: Senior Business Analyst Location: Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote) Contract Duration: 12 months, with possible extension Target Start Date: December 2, 2024 Rate: Competitive (W-2) Overview: Seeking an experienced Business Analyst with expertise in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and a strong background in operational support for web applications. This role will be primarily focused (90%) on managing work requests, supporting ongoing operational needs, and gathering requirements for various project initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership abilities, including delegation, team coordination, and the capacity to lead requirement meetings with business and technical teams. Key Responsibilities: Act as a liaison between the technical team and business stakeholders. Independently lead requirement sessions to gather and document business needs. Manage and maintain a backlog of work items within Azure DevOps. Track sprints and ticket progress, ensuring adherence to the Change Management lifecycle. Facilitate project communication between the product owner and the development team. Ensure compliance with department change management policies. Collaborate with auditors as required and maintain project documentation on SharePoint. Provide management with project status reports and resource demand projections. Top Skills and Qualifications: Required: 5 years working with complex IT web applications, gathering and documenting requirements. Experience supporting software development projects as a business analyst within the last 5 years. Leadership experience in facilitating meetings, training, and making presentations. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office. 2 years as a liaison between development teams and project management. 1 year experience in Azure DevOps (User Stories and queries). Solid understanding of SDLC. Highly Desired: 6 months of project management experience, including knowledge of project methodologies. Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint for documentation.