Business Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Business Analyst in Hopkins, MN.

Summary:
This role will partner with infrastructure, security, engineering, operations, and program teams to analyze current processes, identify gaps, and help drive improvements that strengthen execution, governance, and operational consistency.

Key Responsibilities:
* Business Analyst will analyze and document current-state processes related to infrastructure and security initiatives
* Partner with infrastructure, engineering, security, and operational teams to identify process gaps, inefficiencies, dependencies, and risks
* Support the development of target-state process flows, standard operating procedures, intake models, and governance routines
* Help coordinate process improvements tied to security efforts such as vulnerability remediation; Patching governance; Exception management; Control validation; Issue tracking and remediation workflows; Operational readiness and handoffs
* Facilitate working sessions with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, validate workflows, and align on ownership
* As a Business Analyst, you will develop clear documentation including process maps, RACI models, requirements, decision logs, meeting summaries, and action trackers
* Track action items, process milestones, dependencies, and risks across multiple workstreams
* Support reporting and status communication for leadership and program stakeholders
* Identify opportunities to improve consistency, accountability, measurement, and operational adoption
* Assist with implementation planning to ensure new or revised processes are practical for infrastructure teams to execute

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience as a Process Analyst, Business Analyst, Program Analyst, or related role in enterprise technology environments
* Strong experience working with infrastructure organizations, such as server, network, cloud, storage, platform, or operations teams
* Experience supporting security, risk, compliance, or remediation-related initiatives in a technology environment
* Experience creating process documentation, workflow diagrams, procedures, and governance artifacts
* Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on action items
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, ServiceNow, SharePoint, or similar platforms
* Demonstrated ability to document and improve operational processes across cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in large, regulated enterprise environments
* Familiarity with infrastructure security concepts such as vulnerability management; Patch lifecycle processes; Asset ownership and accountability; CMDB/process dependencies; Remediation planning and tracking
* Experience supporting technology transformation, governance, or control-related initiatives
* Working knowledge of Agile, hybrid delivery models, or structured program governance practices
* Ability to translate technical operational issues into process improvements and executive-ready reporting

Desired Skills/Competencies:
* Process mapping and workflow analysis
* Gap assessment and root cause identification
* Stakeholder facilitation and requirements gathering
* Operational governance and control alignment
* Documentation and executive communication
* Risk, dependency, and issue tracking
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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