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Job Title: Business Analyst (Hybrid)
Location: Richmond, VA (On-site required)
Job Type: Contract (Long Term)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a Business Analyst to join an Asset Management Team on a long-term contract basis. This hybrid role requires in-person presence in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working on IT projects, excellent communication skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Analytical Thinking
- Analyze and break down complex processes and systems into manageable parts.
- Identify root causes of issues, not just symptoms.
Technical Proficiency
- Understand enterprise software such as Oracle and SQL Server.
- Strong knowledge of databases (SQL), APIs, and Data Flow Diagrams.
- Comfortable collaborating with technical teams (not required to code).
Requirements Gathering
- Conduct stakeholder interviews and lead workshops.
- Write clear, testable, functional, and non-functional requirements.
- Experience using Azure DevOps (TFS) to manage Agile artifacts such as product backlogs, user stories, epics, and test cases.
- Create diagrams, wireframes, or visual models (using tools like Visio) to communicate technical changes to both business and technical teams.
Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Prior experience working in both Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) and Waterfall environments.
Communication & Documentation
- Translate business needs to technical requirements and vice versa.
- Deliver well-structured documentation and professional presentations.
- Navigate stakeholder pushback, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflicts diplomatically.
Process & Testing
- Experience with Business Process Modeling (Swim Lane and Flow Charts).
- Support the rollout of new systems/processes and assist with user adoption.
- Conduct System Integration Testing and assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Required Skills & Experience:
Skill Area | Required Experience |
Agile Business Analysis | Strong understanding of Scrum concepts & methodologies |
Scaled Agile & Kanban | Well-versed in Agile frameworks |
Sprint & Product Backlog Management | Hands-on experience |
Requirements Translation | From client/product strategy to actionable user stories |
Test Documentation | Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases & Execution |
Process Analysis | Documenting business/system processes effectively |
Government/State Projects | Prior experience with State of VA IT projects (Highly Preferred) |