Sr. Business Analyst

IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is looking to hire a Sr. Business Analyst.

Tasks

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure alignment on goals, while translating complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead discussions with developers and architects to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical limitations, ensuring that the right solutions are implemented.
• Collaborate closely with development, quality assurance, and infrastructure teams to ensure business needs are understood, technical solutions are aligned, and software is delivered on time and within scope.
• Analyze raw data gathered by the project team and apply the appropriate tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights and drive decision-making.
• Determine whether to build a custom solution or purchase off-the-shelf software based on business needs and technical feasibility.
• Assess when to modernize legacy systems, integrate existing solutions, or build entirely new applications, considering the business context and technical landscape.
• Lead initiatives by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring successful project delivery on time and within scope, while mentoring junior BAs by sharing best practices and providing guidance to support their professional growth and success.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong analytical skills to assess complex business issues, propose effective solutions, and make data-driven decisions under pressure
• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical teams (developers, testers, architects) and business stakeholders (product owners, project managers, executives), ensuring clear understanding of business needs and technical capabilities

NOTE: Local candidates ONLY. Candidates must be located within 2 hours of Dimondale, MI at time of submission. Resource will be working a hybrid schedule (2-5 days onsite/week). NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Resource will need to be on-site from day one, 2-5 days per week at the manager's discretion.

Location: Dimondale, MI (Hybrid)

Contract: 1 year

Skills Required:

• 15+ years - Experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role, with a proven track record of understanding the business processes and their requirements and translating it into technical requirements.
• 10 years - Experience in developing technical designs in collaboration with application and solution architects, driving the direction of design and development for large-scale application projects
• Experience / expertise in reviewing technical designs and specifications for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to established quality standards
• Experience in responsive design application development, with a focus on creating human-centric design solutions
• Experience / knowledgeable about current software development best practices, including Agile, DevOps, and modern programming languages and frameworks
• Experience / skilled in identifying gaps in existing software systems and designing solutions that meet business needs, whether through building new features, integrating third-party applications, or enhancing legacy systems
• Experience / ability to break down complex business requirements into actionable tasks for development teams, while ensuring that technical constraints and limitations are considered
• Experience / proficiency in using process modeling tools for creating flowcharts, data models, and business process diagrams.
• Experience working in Agile or Hybrid environments (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), translating business needs into user stories for IT development teams, with familiarity in other SDLC methodologies such as Waterfall.
• Experience / solid understanding of how software applications integrate with other enterprise systems and databases, enabling the creation of cohesive and scalable solutions.
• Skilled in identifying gaps in existing software systems and designing solutions that meet business needs, whether through building new features, integrating third-party applications, or enhancing legacy systems.
• Bachelor s Degree (Please include on Resume)

Skills Desired A plus to have:

• Familiar with industry standards, including legacy, core, and emerging technologies, as well as business process mapping and re-engineering techniques.
• Familiar with IT infrastructure, including cloud computing, APIs, middleware, and other technical solutions that could impact software development choices (e.g., legacy vs. emerging technologies).

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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