Business Analyst II

Job#: 3014914

Job Description:

Job Title: Business Analyst - Nuclear Engineering Focus

Client Type: Engineering & Construction

Location: San Antonio, TX (preferred) or Houston, TX - hybrid

On site expectation: 3 days on site, 2 days remote

Contract length: 1 year - potential to extend or convert to full-time

Rate: $35-50/hr. (based on experience)

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Business Analyst to join their Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Information Technology Team. This is an exciting opportunity for entry level candidates with a degree in Nuclear Engineering (or closely related engineering discipline) to work within the Project Management Office (PMO), supporting nuclear and commercial construction projects by gathering requirements and helping develop technical solutions for complex business challenges.

As a Business Analyst II, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to review, analyze, and evaluate business needs, translating them into actionable system requirements. This role is ideal for someone who is inquisitive, detail-oriented, and eager to apply their technical background in a dynamic environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Partner with business units to gather and document requirements, translating them into technical specifications.

Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to ensure alignment on deliverables.

Map and analyze workflows and data flows, recommending enhancements aligned with business strategy.

Support delivery of interoperability requirements as defined in project IT execution plans.

Develop and execute quality assurance test plans, documenting results and ensuring accuracy.

Identify, research, and resolve issues proactively; communicate updates to stakeholders.

Assist in designing and automating control reports and tools.

Analyze large datasets and summarize findings for decision-making.

Participate in Agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning) and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Day-to-Day Snapshot

Morning team meetings (Mon-Thu) for status updates and collaboration.

Execute assigned tasks with minimal handholding-requires strong initiative and curiosity.

Gather requirements for sprint schedules and build Business Requirements Documents (BRDs).

Engage stakeholders to understand business value and ensure solutions align with strategic goals.

Operate in two-week sprints, with backlog grooming and prioritization every other Thursday.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering (recent graduate or up to 3 years of professional experience).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.

Ability to interpret complex data and documents with attention to detail and accuracy.

Familiarity with technology and business analysis concepts (coursework or internship experience acceptable).

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

Business Analyst certification (CBAP, CCBA, or equivalent).

Knowledge of EPC lifecycle, data management, and project data domains.

Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Scrum, or Azure DevOps.

Experience with Excel, Visio (process mapping), and SQL for data validation.

Exposure to Azure Data Factory, ETL pipelines, and large dataset testing (nice-to-have).

Nuclear engineering background or interest in nuclear projects is a strong plus.

Soft Skills We Value

Strong interpersonal skills-comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Highly curious and analytical-asks "why" multiple times to uncover root causes.

Ability to work in ambiguity and break down complex requests into actionable steps.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.