Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Cambridge, MA
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions. The ideal candidate will gather and document requirements, analyze business processes, and work closely with stakeholders, development teams, and QA to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
Conduct stakeholder meetings, workshops, and requirement elicitation sessions.
Create Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Requirement Documents (FRD), user stories, and process flows.
Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Perform gap analysis and impact analysis.
Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure requirements clarity.
Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and ensure solutions meet business objectives.
Work in Agile/Scrum or Waterfall environments.
Assist in process improvement and optimization initiatives.
Create reports, dashboards, and documentation for stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst.
Strong experience in requirement gathering and documentation.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio, Excel, PowerPoint.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with SQL for data analysis (preferred).
Knowledge of SDLC and software development lifecycle.