Business/Data Analyst Lead

Systems Engineering Services is seeking a Business/Data Analyst based out of the Chicago, IL area.

Top 5 Technical Skills:

1. 6-10+ years as a Business Analyst / BSA, preferably in data/analytics projects.
2. 3+ years as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile delivery role.
3. Proven experience working on Data Warehouse / ETL / Analytics projects, ideally including cloud migration or modernization.
4. Prior involvement in programs that include platform or ETL migration (e.g., legacy DW cloud, Informatica, dbt/other ELT).

Job Description:

• Work with business stakeholders, product owners, and SMEs to understand reporting, analytics, and data requirements impacted by the migration.
• Document current-state data flows, ETL logic, and reporting usage across Yellowbrick, Informatica, and BI tools.
• Translate business needs into clear, structured user stories, functional requirements, and acceptance criteria for:
• Create and maintain source-to-target mappings (STMs) and data dictionaries for key subject areas.
• Clarify and document business rules, transformations, and data quality expectations for the new platforms.
• Support prioritization of scope and features based on business value and technical dependencies.
• Own and manage the product backlog for one or more squads (Snowflake, Databricks, dbt/ETL, or Testing).
• Facilitate backlog grooming / refinement sessions, ensuring stories are:
• Ensure each story has clear acceptance criteria and traceability to upstream requirements and program objectives.
• Act as Scrum Master for one or more cross-functional squads (onshore/offshore).
• Plan and facilitate Agile ceremonies
• Track and manage sprint metrics (velocity, burndown, capacity, committed vs delivered scope).
• Identify and remove impediments, coordinating with Program Lead, architects, and other teams as needed.

Jake Lutman

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