Senior Business Analyst | W2
Location: 100% Onsite in Des Moines, IA (Locals Only)
Rate: $/hr on W2 (No benefits)
Experience: 5–10+ Years
Top Required Skills
Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of Retail processes (Pricing, Item Management, Inventory, Supply Chain, POS, and Returns).
Technical Environment: Familiarity with Mainframe environments (IBM i / AS400 / RPG) and how they integrate with modern web APIs.
Problem Definition: Ability to take vague business requests and turn them into structured, actionable technical requirements.
Backlog Management: Experience refining and prioritizing massive backlogs based on ROI, risk, and technical feasibility.
System Mapping: Ability to document current-state architecture, including batch jobs, data structures, and system interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
Requirement Handoffs: Ensure developers and QA teams receive unambiguous documentation to prevent rework and scope creep.
SDLC Maturity: Diagnose gaps in current processes and recommend improvements for documentation and testing standards.
Testing & Validation: Partner with QA to ensure solutions work across store operations and pricing engines without breaking legacy mainframe logic.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align stakeholders from Merchandising, Store Leadership, and Infrastructure.