Remote Business Analyst

TekRecruiter has been asked to recruit a Sr. IT Business Analyst for a enterprise client in Indianapolis, IN. This is a 6-month contract to hire opportunity that starts remotely due to Covid. Returning to the office in Indy is required after Covid.  Mission of Business Analyst: The Business Analyst (BA) serves as the conduit between the customer, software development and Quality Assurance (QA) teams through which requirements flow.  The primary objective is requirements elicitation and how that translates into technical solutions that add value to projects both on a small and large scale. This role is responsible for more complex, high profile initiatives.  This job requires an experienced analyst who can partner effectively with all levels of the organization, lead others, drive results, proactively identify and resolve problems. Position Requirements:Has a comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle Process and Agile and Waterfall IT project methodologiesClarifies requirements with the help of flow diagrams and use casesCollects, analyzes, prioritizes, and manages requirements using standard BA tools such as Jira / requirements traceability matrices to ensure alignment with business strategyUnderstands core business drivers and metrics related to customer experience, return on investment, process improvement, and other business focused conceptsResponsible for maintaining a deep awareness of how a business operation works and help stakeholders explore technology possibilities to execute more effectively in their rolesRepresents and champions business stakeholder’s interests during IT discussionsActs as a translator/interpreter between business and technology experts during requirements gathering and design discussions.Documents requirements utilizing various business requirement elicitation techniques (e.g. interviews, surveys, document analysis, etc.)Performs gap analysis to identify applications, processes and differences that must be considered to achieve the desired state requested by the stakeholders.Creates test case scenarios and manages user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate the results and ensure development met the documented requirementsBe well organized, highly motivated, and process driven with the ability to prioritize and collaborate in a multi-tasking environmentHas analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with high-level presentation and negotiation skills to influence project stakeholdersDisplays attention to deliver high quality and accurate work, is detail-oriented and delivers accurate, highly quality work. Checks work to ensure accuracy and completenessHas a strong ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously with an eye for prioritizationPossesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.  Business requirements and technical documents need to be clear and conciseAbility to influence stakeholders to achieve results and ensure long term objectives are metTekRecruiter is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. TekRecruiter will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.