Business Analyst

Title: Business Analyst

Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid- 2 Days onsite)

Job Type: Contract

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.