Business Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 16 hours ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
Compensation information provided in the description
Contract - W2

Skills

Agile
Conflict Resolution
Confluence
Development
GIT
JIRA
Quality Assurance
Research
Scrum
Software

Job Details



Business Analyst


BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst/ Scrum Master at Chicago, IL (Hybrid).

Position Title: BA/ Scrum Master

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Pay Rate: $42/hr. to $47/hr. on W2

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 5+ Months

Job Type: (40+ HOURS WEEKLY], [CONTRACT], [Hybrid]

Job Description:


Client is looking for a well-experienced Technical Business Analyst who has worked in a large-scale integration program. This is a Chicago-based onsite position with a long-term opportunity. Client also values Scrum Master experience to facilitate key Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, maintain transparency through metrics, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires strong collaboration skills to coordinate across teams, time zones, and business functions, ensuring alignment toward common goals.


Responsibilities:

Technical Business Analyst - Primary

Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements

Write detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for development and QA teams

Build and maintain dashboards using Dynatrace, QM, and Kibana logs to monitor performance, identify issues, and track KPIs

Perform root cause analysis leveraging logs and monitoring tools, providing actionable insights

Support system integration activities, validating data flows and cross-application dependencies

Partner with Product Owners during PI planning sessions and backlog refinement

Translate complex technical data into clear, business-friendly insights and recommendations

Ensure requirements traceability from definition through testing and delivery

Collaborate with architects, developers, and testers to align solutions with business objectives

Leverage AWS environment experience for troubleshooting, monitoring, and solution validation



Scrum Master - Secondary:

Facilitate essential Agile ceremonies when required (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives)

Remove minor impediments to enable efficient delivery

Promote transparency and visibility through Agile metrics and dashboards

Encourage collaboration and communication across distributed teams

Support Product Owners with backlog prioritization and refinement

Provide light coaching on Agile practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement


Qualifications:

6+ years of Tech BA & SM experience with stronger emphasis on Technical BA skills

Technical degree or equivalent professional experience

Strong background in analytics, systems development, and dashboard creation

Hands-on experience with Dynatrace, QM, Kibana logs in an AWS environment

Proficiency in JIRA and Agile tools

Knowledge of SAFe and Scrum frameworks

Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Local to Chicago preferred (close collaboration with product owners and PI planning


Benefits:


BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:
Scrum Master

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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