Business Analyst

Description

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support technology initiatives for a public sector environment in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position focuses on translating business needs into well-defined requirements, guiding project planning efforts, and helping teams deliver reliable application and web-based solutions. The role works closely with stakeholders, technical teams, and program staff to improve processes, support implementation activities, and maintain high standards for quality and service.

Responsibilities:
Partner with business units and technical teams to gather, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements for new systems, enhancements, and support efforts.
Contribute to project planning activities by defining scope, identifying dependencies, tracking milestones, and helping teams stay aligned with delivery expectations.
Review policies, procedures, and operational workflows to determine system needs and recommend practical technology solutions.
Assess how proposed application changes may affect business operations and compliance expectations, and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
Facilitate discussions among cross-functional participants to build agreement, resolve issues, and move initiatives forward effectively.
Support the full lifecycle of projects by coordinating requirements, test planning, validation activities, and final deliverables to ensure quality outcomes.
Maintain strong working relationships with agency users, project teams, and leadership while serving as a liaison between business and IT groups.
Assist with implementation-related activities, including occasional onsite equipment pickup and participation in training sessions when required.
Produce clear documentation, status updates, reports, and other materials that support decision-making and project transparency.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in business analysis, including requirements elicitation, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
Strong background in project planning, coordination, and collaboration on information technology initiatives.
Advanced ability to lead meetings, negotiate priorities, and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience working within software delivery frameworks such as Waterfall, Agile, or iterative development approaches.
Knowledge of application development environments, relational databases, reporting tools, and related enterprise technologies.
Ability to perform data analysis, validation, and process review to support system improvements and informed recommendations.
Local availability to support occasional onsite activities in Richmond, Virginia, including equipment pickup and training attendance.

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