Overview
USD 1-1
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
analytical thinking
process analysis
system analysis
problem-solving
root cause analysis
technical proficiency
enterprise software
Oracle
SQL Server
databases
SQL
APIs
data flow diagrams
IT systems
requirements gathering
stakeholder interviews
workshops
functional requirements
non-functional requirements
Azure DevOps
TFS
product backlog
epics
features
user stories
tasks
test plans
test cases
technical diagrams
agile methodology
Scrum
SAFe
Kanban
waterfall projects
business-technical translation
documentation
presentations
conflict resolution
negotiation
business process modeling
swim lane diagrams
flow charts
system rollout
user adoption
system integration testing
UAT
agile business analyst
sprint management
test strategy
test execution
State of Virginia IT experience
Job Details
I. Analytical Thinking
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- Review, Analyze complex process and systems and break them down into manageable parts.
- Has strong problem-solving skills - finds root causes, and not just symptoms.
- Technical Proficiency
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- Familiarity with enterprise software - like, Oracle, SQL Server.
- Understanding of databases (SQL), APIs, Data Flow Diagrams.
- Not necessarily a developer but should have a strong understanding of how IT systems work.
- Requirements Gathering Proficiency
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- Strong experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops.
- Skilled at writing clear, testable, functional, and non-functional requirements.
- Strong familiarity and previous experience with using Azure DevOPS (TFS) for creating and managing agile items - Product backlog, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks AND Test Plans and Test Cases.
- Prepare diagrams explaining the modifications so that both technical staff and executive management can visualize and understand what must be done.
- Agile/Waterfall Knowledge
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- Should be previous experience in working with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) AND Waterfall projects.
- Other Required and demonstrated work skills
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- Can translate tech talk to business users and business talk to developers.
- Writes clear documents and delivers strong presentations.
- Can handle pushback, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflict diplomatically.
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- Experience with Business Process Modelling - using/documenting Swim Lane and Flow Chart Diagrams.
- Experience in rolling out new systems/processes and managing user adoption.
- In addition to performing system integration testing (IT Testing), assists with User Acceptance Testing.
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required/Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agile Business Analyst; Stong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodologies | Required | 5 | Years |
| Well versed with Scrum and Agile, Scaled Agile and Kanban methodologies | Required | 5 | Years |
| Technical experience in organizing and maintaining sprint and product backlogs | Required | 5 | Years |
| Technical experience translating client and product strategy requirement into application requirements and user stories. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Documenting high level Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases and execution of test cases. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Ability to analyze and document business and system processes. | Required | 3 | Years |
| Prior State of VA IT Business Analyst Experience Strongly preferred | Highly desired | 0 |
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