Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Lead Business Analyst
Business Analysis/Leadership experience in IT field
Job Details
Lead Business Analyst
Location- Richmond, VA
This is backfill position - Person left
*Candidate must be able to work on-site at Richmond, VA (local candidates only)
*Candidates must have hands on Business Analysis/Leadership experience in IT field
VDOT Job Title: Lead Business Analyst - BISD
*Candidates must have hands on Business Analysis/Leadership experience in IT field
VDOT Job Title: Lead Business Analyst - BISD
The Lead Business Analyst - BISD role will serve as the lead of an experienced team of business analysts, responsible for guiding and supporting the analysis, documentation of requirements, and improvement of business processes across multiple projects. This role combines mentorship with hands-on analytical work, driving successful project delivery by ensuring that business requirements are well understood, clearly documented, and aligned with the organization's goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role managing or mentoring teams.
- Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, including experience managing product and sprint backlogs.
- Proven experience translating complex business requirements into clear, actionable documentation (user stories, acceptance criteria, etc.).
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across various teams and departments.
- Expertise in process modeling, root cause analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive insights and decision-making.
- Experience working with enterprise-level systems and multi-module applications.
- Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or other requirements management platforms.
- Experience with statistical tools and data analysis is a plus.
- CBAP, CSPO, PMP, or other relevant certifications are preferred.
Skills:
- Leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and process mapping tools.
- Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and automated testing tools is a plus.
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