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The Role: IT Business Analyst
Location: Columbus, OH - Hybrid, working a minimum of two days a week in the office (Tuesday & Thursday).
Type: Contract
What You ll Do:
The IT Business Analyst partners with cross-functional Agile teams and stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and refine requirements within iterative delivery frameworks. This role translates business needs into well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria, supports sprint-based delivery of solutions, and leverages agentic AI tools to accelerate requirements analysis, data interpretation, and documentation workflows.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates business requests to determine feasibility within Agile delivery cycles; researches and identifies options that best serve business needs using data-driven analysis and AI-enabled research tools.
- Conducts gap analysis between existing business systems and evolving customer requirements, informing backlog prioritization and sprint planning decisions.
- Collaborates with Product Owners, System Architects, and Agile development teams to refine epics into detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
- Authors and maintains Agile artifacts including user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and functional and technical specifications, leveraging AI-assisted documentation tools where appropriate.
- Compiles, analyzes and interprets complex data using a combination of AI-powered analytics and traditional tools to identify trends; troubleshoot issues, and informs product decisions.
- Collaborates with Product Owners and stakeholders to define product vision, sprint goals, and release-level deliverables that support desired business outcomes.
- Supports sprint planning by preparing refined user stories, story maps, and release communication documents for iterative solution delivery.
- Proactively identifies cross-team dependencies and impediments, escalating risks during standups and sprint planning to maintain delivery velocity.
- Defines acceptance criteria, creates behavior-driven test scenarios, and performs sprint-level acceptance testing (UAT) for product increments.
- Supports continuous improvement by contributing insights from sprint retrospectives and identifying opportunities for workflow automation.
- Other duties as needed or assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor s degree in computer science, business administration, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 1-3 years of direct work experience in a Business Analyst or similar capacity, with exposure to Agile delivery environments preferred.
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC), or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
- Ability to translate business needs into well-structured user stories, acceptance criteria, and viable Agile solutions.
- Experience conducting requirements analysis within Agile frameworks, translating stakeholder needs into user stories, story maps, and functional specifications for cross-functional teams.
- Experience querying relational databases (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server) and utilizing modern analytics or AI-enabled data analysis tools to extract data for data analysis and troubleshooting preferred.
- Proficient with Agile collaboration tools (e.g. Azure DevOps) and Microsoft Office products.
- Experience utilizing agentic AI tools (e.g., AI copilots, intelligent document analysis, automated data extraction) to accelerate requirements gathering, data analysis, and documentation tasks.
- Previous active participation in Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Foundational understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and how they integrate with Agile BA workflows.
- Familiarity with Agile estimation techniques (story points, planning poker) and backlog management practices.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative setting.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, iterative Agile environments with shifting priorities and sprint-based timelines.
- Ability to work effectively with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and stakeholders at all levels, facilitating alignment across Agile teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a complex environment.
Why Golden Technology?
Founded in 1997, Golden Technology has grown from a two-person vision into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 clients nationwide. Along the way, we ve built a culture centered on family, professional growth, and giving back to our communities through our Golden Community initiatives.
Here s what sets us apart:
- Family-first culture that values balance and support.
- Career development through mentorship, opportunities, and investment in our people.
- Community impact by dedicating time, talent, and resources to the places we live and work.
What s In It for You
- Exciting opportunities with innovative companies.
- Guidance from a recruiting team with decades of experience.
- A professional, supportive culture built on trust and collaboration.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply today and let s build your brighter future together.
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