Data Business Analyst

Required skills:
Minimum of 12+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with a proven track record of understanding the business processes and their requirements and translating it into technical requirements.
8+ years of experience eliciting business requirements and translating them into detailed technical design documents in partnership with application and solution architects, guiding the design and development of large-scale application projects.
Expertise in reviewing technical designs and specifications for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to established quality standards. Strong experience in responsive design application development, with a focus on creating human-centric design solutions.
Knowledgeable about current software development best practices, including Agile, DevOps, and modern programming languages and frameworks
Strong analytical skills to assess complex business issues, propose effective solutions, and make data-driven decisions under pressure.
Proficient in using process modeling tools for creating flowcharts, data models, and business process diagrams.
Familiar with industry standards, including legacy, core, and emerging technologies, as well as business process mapping and re-engineering techniques.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure alignment on goals, while translating complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Lead discussions with developers and architects to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical limitations, ensuring that the right solutions are implemented.
Collaborate closely with development, quality assurance, and infrastructure teams to ensure business needs are understood, technical solutions are aligned, and software is delivered on time and within scope.
Analyze raw data gathered by the project team and apply the appropriate tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights and drive decision-making.
Determine whether to build a custom solution or purchase off-the-shelf software based on business needs and technical feasibility.
Assess when to modernize legacy systems, integrate existing solutions, or build entirely new applications, considering the business context and technical landscape.
Lead initiatives by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring successful project delivery on time and within scope, while mentoring junior BAs by sharing best practices and providing guidance to support their professional growth and success.
Detailed skills required:
Ability to effectively communicate with both technical teams (developers, testers, architects) and business stakeholders (product owners, project managers, executives), ensuring clear understanding of business needs and technical capabilities.
Strong experience working in Agile or Hybrid environments (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), translating business needs into user stories for IT development teams, with familiarity in other SDLC methodologies such as Waterfall.
Solid understanding of how software applications integrate with other enterprise systems and databases, enabling the creation of cohesive and scalable solutions.
Familiar with IT infrastructure, including cloud computing, APIs, middleware, and other technical solutions that could impact software development choices (e.g., legacy vs. emerging technologies).
Skilled in identifying gaps in existing software systems and designing solutions that meet business needs, whether through building new features, integrating third-party applications, or enhancing legacy systems.
Ability to break down complex business requirements into actionable tasks for development teams, while ensuring that technical constraints and limitations are considered.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lansing, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Lansing,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.