Lead Business Analyst
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, AIT Global, Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Job Title: Lead Business AnalystLocation: Piscataway, NJMandatory Skills:Should be in recent projects Azure Devops, UX, Sketch, Figma, Wireframes, Prototype, Agile,Scrum, Jira, Confluence consultant should have all these skills as a Business Analyst.Senior Business Analyst Role Summary:We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst who thrives at the intersection of business and technology. This role requires a strategic thinker who can deeply analyze business problems, challenge assumptions, and translate complex needs into fully defined, implementation-ready requirements. The ideal candidate is not just a translator, but a thought partner to the business, capable of asking the right "why" questions, uncovering root problems, and driving clarity across stakeholders while guiding teams toward optimal solutions.Key Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end requirement discovery, analysis, and documentation for complex initiatives.Partner with business stakeholders to challenge, validate, and refine requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.Proactively question the "why" behind business requests to uncover true needs and avoid solution-driven thinking.Translate business needs into high-quality, detailed, and technically actionable requirements (user stories, functional specs, acceptance criteria).Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to clearly communicate user experience and functionality expectations.Facilitate workshops, stakeholder discussions, and decision-making sessions across business and technology teams.Drive clarity and alignment across cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and UX.Azure Devops, Jira, Confluence experience is MUSTIdentify process gaps, risks, and opportunities for optimization; recommend scalable solutions.Partner closely with technical teams to ensure seamless implementation and minimize ambiguity.Support and lead UAT efforts, ensuring solutions deliver intended business value.Act as a bridge between strategic vision and execution, ensuring consistent delivery quality.Required Skills & Competencies Core Skills:Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.Strong ability to translate ambiguous business problems into structured, technical requirements.Expertise in drafting and refining high-quality Agile user stories, including defining clear, comprehensive acceptance criteria.Expertise in asking probing, insightful questions to uncover root causes and true business needs.Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills, including senior leadership interaction.Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal.Technical & Tools:Proven experience creating: Wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys (Figma, Balsamiq, Sketch, etc.) Detailed process flows and system diagrams (Visio, Lucidchart, etc.)Strong experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).Hands-on with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar.Understanding of system integrations, APIs, and data flowsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).10++ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with demonstrated ownership of complex initiatives.Proven track record of working in cross-functional, technology-driven environments.