Sr. Business Analyst (Hybrid) - Richmond, VA (In-person) - 100% Only locals

Job Title: Business Analyst (Hybrid)
Location: Richmond, VA (On-site required)
Duration: Long-Term Contract

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to support enterprise-level software initiatives in a hybrid role based in Richmond, VA. This long-term opportunity requires a candidate with strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, ideally with previous public sector experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Analytical Thinking:

• Analyze complex systems and business processes and break them into manageable components.
• Identify root causes of issues rather than addressing just symptoms.

Technical Proficiency:

• Familiar with enterprise software such as Oracle and SQL Server.
• Strong understanding of databases (SQL), APIs, and Data Flow Diagrams.
• Not a developer role, but requires solid IT systems comprehension.

Requirements Gathering:

• Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and facilitate requirements sessions.
• Document clear, testable functional and non-functional requirements.
• Use Azure DevOps (TFS) to manage agile artifacts: Product Backlogs, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks, Test Plans, and Test Cases.
• Create visual diagrams for technical and non-technical stakeholders to illustrate system modifications.

Methodology Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) and Waterfall project methodologies.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Effectively translate between business and technical language.
• Produce clear documentation and deliver engaging presentations.
• Navigate pushback, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflicts diplomatically.

Additional Skills:

• Experience with Business Process Modeling (Swim Lanes, Flow Charts).
• Involved in rolling out systems/processes and managing user adoption.
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and perform System Integration Testing (SIT).

Required Skills & Experience: