Overview
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Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
Acceptance Testing
Agile
Business Analysis
Business Process
Change Management
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Customer Facing
Data Governance
Data Lake
Documentation
Financial Services
Gap Analysis
Insurance
Microsoft Azure
Presentations
Process Mapping
Process Modeling
Project Planning
Requirements Elicitation
SQL Azure
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Thinking
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Business Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL (Local Candidates Only)
Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Experience Level: 10+ Years
Location: Chicago, IL (Local Candidates Only)
Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Experience Level: 10+ Years
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with over 10 years of experience, a strong background in consulting, and familiarity with Azure Data Stack tools. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity based in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of strategic thinking, technical acumen, and business process expertise especially in data-driven environments.
This role requires a self-starter who can bridge the gap between business and technology teams, gather and document requirements, and support the design and delivery of scalable data solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead business analysis efforts for data-driven projects, translating business needs into detailed functional and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders.
- Conduct stakeholder interviews, process mapping, and gap analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support project planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and change management.
- Assist in defining data governance practices and standards aligned with Azure Data Stack tools and services.
- Act as a trusted advisor, leveraging consulting experience to drive alignment between business goals and technical delivery.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of Business Analyst experience, preferably in a consulting or client-facing role.
- Strong knowledge of business process modelling, requirements gathering, and stakeholder management.
- Hands-on experience or solid understanding of the Azure Data Stack (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Data Lake, Synapse).
- Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to work with both business and technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on cloud data platform projects or digital transformation initiatives.
- Background in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries is a plus.
- Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
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