Business System Analyst

Job Description

• Execute business analysis tasks and strategies to achieve overall project business analysis goals, in line with current EEA IT BA methodology and responsibilities.
• Work with business users to research, understand, and document business processes and requirements using common tools such as JIRA, VISIO, SharePoint, MS Office Suite.
• Work with project managers to execute deliverables throughout all phases of software delivery.
• Analyze and document current state vs future state using UML methodologies.
• Work with system and solution architects to communicate business needs, understand solution capabilities and constraints, and assist in documenting/translating solution architect visions to business partners.
• Independently lead and document requirements-gathering sessions.
• Using agile methodology, create and maintain business requirements documentation.
• Create clear, organized user stories. Document detailed system specifications.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designer to develop UI specifications.
• Contribute to business analysis process maturity and governance programs.
• Perform software QA through Development, Test and Production release phases.
• Create test cases during development process.
• Help executing tests through all phases.
• Record, work with development team to analyze bugs and errors found.
• Document test results for development team and application stake holders.
• May need to coordinate with Network and Infrastructure teams.
• Perform other duties related to software delivery as needed, including training end users.
• Providing ongoing end-user support.
• Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS/MS or a minimum 4 year degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant hands-on experience working in software development as business analyst
• Must be highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and great attention to detail
• Proven skills in breaking down and optimizing complex business processes
• Proven experience leading and documenting requirements-gathering sessions and developing user stories.
• Strong working knowledge of software development, Waterfall and Agile (Scrum, Kanban) methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to prepare User Stories, Process Flows, BRDs, FRDs, Use Cases and Data Mapping documents
• Must be able to communicate with non-technical (business) and technical (development team) audiences
• Certified Business Analyst Professional or Certified Scrum Master is preferred but not required
• Experience with Jira is preferred. Experience with smartsheet is a plus.
• Some background in environmental issues, energy, or government experience preferred but not required

Desired Skills

• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a quick and enthusiastic learner
• Effective negotiator with the ability to successfully balance business needs with IT time and resource constraints and arrive at mutually acceptable outcomes
• Comfort working in a fluid environment where visions and requirements may change
• Must be able to prepare acceptance test plans, test cases and QA processes and work directly with end-users to ensure that application functionality meets requirements
• Must be able to work independently, or direct technical staff with a collaborative, hands-on approach
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Applies a proven customer-first approach when working with others.

About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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• Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
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