Business Analyst (Data Program)

Business Analyst (Data Program) – Contract OpportunityLocation: Kansas CityOur client is seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst (Data Program) to support a large-scale data transformation initiative. This role will serve as a critical link between business stakeholders, product owners, and technical delivery teams, helping drive the successful delivery of scalable, enterprise-level data solutions.The ideal candidate will have strong experience gathering and translating business requirements into actionable technical deliverables while working in modern agile environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded Business Analyst who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex data and platform challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a liaison between business stakeholders, product owners, and technical delivery teams, translating business concepts into clear technical requirements.Develop a strong understanding of both business processes and underlying technical systems.Gather, analyze, and document user and technical requirements for new initiatives and ad hoc requests.Refine business requirements into detailed technical specifications and acceptance criteria for:Data pipelinesPlatform capabilitiesGovernance toolingCollaborate with architects and engineers to align solutions with:Platform standardsData mesh principlesSecurity and compliance requirementsSupport the design and implementation of:CI/CD pipelinesObservability practicesData transformation workflowsEnsure requirements align with data-as-a-product and platform-as-a-product principles, including scalability, reusability, governance, and security.Assist with prioritization and trade-off analysis to help teams stay aligned with delivery commitments.Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to quickly identify and resolve issues.Participate in agile ceremonies and support continuous improvement initiatives.QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experienceMinimum of 4 years of technical business analysis experienceStrong understanding of agile development methodologies and practicesExperience working with Atlassian Jira and Confluence or similar agile tools preferredAbility to write detailed technical acceptance criteria and collaborate closely with engineers and product ownersFamiliarity with modern data platforms and governance technologies, including:GCPConfluentKafkaApigeeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilitiesPreferred ExperienceExperience supporting enterprise data transformation initiativesExposure to cloud-native data platforms and modern data stack technologiesUnderstanding of governance, compliance, and scalable data architecture principlesAbility to work across multiple teams and stakeholders in complex IT environmentsAspen Technical StaffingCELEBRATING 25 YEARS~2001-2026~We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.