Overview
Skills
Job Details
Analytical Thinking
Technical Proficiency
- 1.Familiarity with enterprise software - like, Oracle, SQL Server.
- 2.Understanding of databases (SQL), APIs, Data Flow Diagrams.
- 3.Not necessarily a developer but should have a strong understanding of how IT
- systems work.
Requirements Gathering Proficiency
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- Strong experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops.
- Skilled at writing clear, testable, functional, and non-functional requirements.
- Strong familiarity and previous experience with using Azure DevOPS (TFS) for creating and managing agile items - Product backlog, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks AND Test Plans and Test Cases.
- Prepare diagrams explaining the modifications so that both technical staff and executive management can visualize and understand what must be done.
Agile/Waterfall Knowledge
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- Should be previous experience in working with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) AND Waterfall projects.
Other Required and demonstrated work skills
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- Can translate tech talk to business users and business talk to developers.
- Writes clear documents and delivers strong presentations.
- Can handle pushback, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflict diplomatically.
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- Experience with Business Process Modelling - using/documenting Swim Lane and Flow Chart Diagrams.
- Experience in rolling out new systems/processes and managing user adoption.
- In addition to performing system integration testing (IT Testing), assists with User Acceptance Testing.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
Agile Business Analyst; Stong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodologies | Required | 5 | Years |
Well versed with Scrum and Agile, Scaled Agile and Kanban methodologies | Required | 5 | Years |
Technical experience in organizing and maintaining sprint and product backlogs | Required | 5 | Years |
Technical experience translating client and product strategy requirement into application requirements and user stories. | Required | 5 | Years |
Documenting high level Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases and execution of test cases. | Required | 5 | Years |
Ability to analyze and document business and system processes. | Required | 3 | Years |
Prior State of VA IT Business Analyst Experience Strongly preferred | Highly desired | 0 |