IT Business Analyst - Remote / Telecommute

We are looking for IT Business Analyst - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Job Title: IT Business Analyst - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Aliso Viejo, CA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $45hr - $50hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 2+ years of experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvement.
• 2+ years of experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• 2+ years of experience in stakeholder management and workshop facilitation.
• 2+ years of experience in user story creation and acceptance criteria.
• 2+ years of experience in SQL (Data Analysis & Reporting).
• 2+ years of experience in Power BI.
• 2+ years of experience in advanced Excel (Reporting, Analysis, Dashboards).
• 2+ years of experience in JIRA and Confluence.
• 2+ years of experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• 2+ years of experience in SDLC knowledge.
• 2+ years of experience in cross-functional team collaboration.
• 2+ years of experience in business-to-technical requirements translation.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Manufacturing Operations in creating business value through new product introductions, productivity, and process improvements.
• Gather and analyze business requirements.
• Facilitate communication between business and IT teams.
• Create and maintain business and functional requirements.
• Support User Acceptance Testing and End User Training.
• Have a good understanding of MES systems.
• Manage stakeholder expectations.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in a GxP environment.
• Experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience with software development or configuration tools.

Skills:

• Extensive experience in Agile methodologies and project management principles.
• Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting using tools like Excel, Power BI, SQL.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and other project management/documentation tools.
• Excellent requirements gathering and documentation capabilities.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills for leading workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Experience creating user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
• Proficiency in conducting user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.