Business Analyst III

Job Title: Business Analyst III
Duration: 6-month contract
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid)
Pay Range: $59.74 $62.97 per hour

The Business Analyst/Product Owner will be responsible for defining and prioritizing product features, eliciting and documenting requirements, and coordinating project activities to ensure successful delivery. This hybrid role combines business analysis expertise with product ownership responsibilities and a touch of project coordination. The position requires a highly organized, communicative, and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of both business and technical domains and a passion for delivering valuable products.

Position Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements using various techniques (e.g., interviews, workshops, user story mapping).
• Create user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases, and process flows.
• Translate business needs into functional and non-functional specifications.
• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams.
• Validate requirements with stakeholders and ensure they are clearly understood.
• Define and maintain the product vision, roadmap, and backlog.
• Prioritize features and user stories based on business value and user needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and incorporate feedback into the product roadmap.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate product updates.
• Assist in the creation of project plans and timelines.
• Track project progress and identify potential roadblocks.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between development teams and stakeholders.
• Help manage project scope and change requests.
• Organize and document project meetings and decisions.
• Monitor and report on project status to stakeholders.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science).
• Proven experience in business analysis and product ownership.
• Understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Experience with business analysis techniques and tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Must-Haves:

• Business analysis and stakeholder management
• Product vision and strategy
• Communication and collaboration as a liaison to both business and technical teams

Nice-to-Haves:

• Project coordination/management
• Utility experience
• Technical background (Data, AWS)

The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND