Business Analyst 4
Lansing, Michigan, United States of America
Contract
1 week ago
Key skills
SQLAzureAzure DevOpsAgileScrumKanbanSDLCCI/CDLeadershipStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementCommunication
About this role
Business Analyst 4
Location: Lansing, MI 48933
- Interview Process: Interviews will be held in-person. Candidates MUST be available for an in-person interview.
- Duration: 1 year with possible extension
- Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week.
- Local candidates ONLY. Candidates must be located within 1-1.5 hours of Lansing, MI
References are REQUIRED for this position. Please include a separate attachment with your submission that includes 2-3 professional references. Each reference should include the name, email, phone number, and their position title/company name.
A LinkedIn link is REQUIRED at the top of resume. If candidate does not have a LinkedIn, please note that at the top of resume.
Resume should be 4-5 pages only
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- 7+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst on enterprise software projects
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for backlog management, user stories, sprint tracking, and defect management (2+ years)
- Strong experience with software testing, QA processes, and UAT coordination. Strong Quality Assurance experience is a must.
- Deep knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) (2+ years)
- Stakeholder & Executive Communication experience
- 7+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst on enterprise software projects
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for backlog management, user stories, sprint tracking, and defect management (2+ years)
- Strong experience with software testing, QA processes, and UAT coordination. Strong Quality Assurance experience is a must.
- Deep knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) (2+ years)
- Stakeholder & Executive Communication experience
Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Business Analyst with strong Quality Assurance and Azure DevOps experience to lead business analysis efforts across complex technology initiatives. This role is responsible for driving requirements discovery, improving business processes, supporting testing strategies, and ensuring high-quality software delivery within Agile environments. The Senior IT Business Analyst will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and QA teams to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions while ensuring traceability, quality, and successful project outcomes.
We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Business Analyst with strong Quality Assurance and Azure DevOps experience to lead business analysis efforts across complex technology initiatives. This role is responsible for driving requirements discovery, improving business processes, supporting testing strategies, and ensuring high-quality software delivery within Agile environments. The Senior IT Business Analyst will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and QA teams to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions while ensuring traceability, quality, and successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis Leadership
Lead requirements gathering sessions, stakeholder interviews, and workshops to identify business needs and project objectives.
Translate complex business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Create and maintain Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Requirement Documents (FRD), process flows, and data mapping documents.
Conduct impact analysis and gap analysis for system enhancements and new initiatives.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts.
Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, development teams, and QA teams.
Azure DevOps & Agile Delivery
Manage and maintain product backlogs, user stories, tasks, and defects in Azure DevOps.
Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to prioritize backlog items and plan sprint deliverables.
Ensure end-to-end requirements traceability using Azure DevOps work items and dashboards.
Track sprint progress, testing status, and defect metrics using Azure
DevOps reporting tools.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Quality Assurance & Testing Oversight
Define and review test strategies, test plans, and test cases aligned with business requirements.
Support and oversee functional, integration, regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Manage defect lifecycle in Azure DevOps, ensuring timely resolution and validation.
Collaborate with QA teams to ensure test coverage, data validation, and quality standards are met.
Ensure delivered solutions meet business expectations and compliance requirements.
Process Improvement & Strategic Contribution
Identify opportunities to improve business processes, workflows, and system efficiencies.
Recommend technology solutions and automation opportunities.
Contribute to enterprise-level business analysis standards and best practices.
Support change management, training, and adoption strategies for new systems.
Documentation & Stakeholder Communication
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including workflows, business rules, and system requirements.
Present analysis findings, system recommendations, and project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Ensure clear communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Business Analysis Leadership
Lead requirements gathering sessions, stakeholder interviews, and workshops to identify business needs and project objectives.
Translate complex business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Create and maintain Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Requirement Documents (FRD), process flows, and data mapping documents.
Conduct impact analysis and gap analysis for system enhancements and new initiatives.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts.
Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, development teams, and QA teams.
Azure DevOps & Agile Delivery
Manage and maintain product backlogs, user stories, tasks, and defects in Azure DevOps.
Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to prioritize backlog items and plan sprint deliverables.
Ensure end-to-end requirements traceability using Azure DevOps work items and dashboards.
Track sprint progress, testing status, and defect metrics using Azure
DevOps reporting tools.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Quality Assurance & Testing Oversight
Define and review test strategies, test plans, and test cases aligned with business requirements.
Support and oversee functional, integration, regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Manage defect lifecycle in Azure DevOps, ensuring timely resolution and validation.
Collaborate with QA teams to ensure test coverage, data validation, and quality standards are met.
Ensure delivered solutions meet business expectations and compliance requirements.
Process Improvement & Strategic Contribution
Identify opportunities to improve business processes, workflows, and system efficiencies.
Recommend technology solutions and automation opportunities.
Contribute to enterprise-level business analysis standards and best practices.
Support change management, training, and adoption strategies for new systems.
Documentation & Stakeholder Communication
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including workflows, business rules, and system requirements.
Present analysis findings, system recommendations, and project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Ensure clear communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
7+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst on enterprise software projects.
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for backlog management, user stories, sprint tracking, and defect management.
Strong experience with software testing, QA processes, and UAT coordination.
Deep knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Proven experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and detailed functional specifications.
Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
7+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst on enterprise software projects.
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for backlog management, user stories, sprint tracking, and defect management.
Strong experience with software testing, QA processes, and UAT coordination.
Deep knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Proven experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and detailed functional specifications.
Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in enterprise-scale or multi-team Agile environments.
Familiarity with SQL, APIs, data integration, and system architecture concepts.
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and release management processes.
Experience working in enterprise-scale or multi-team Agile environments.
Familiarity with SQL, APIs, data integration, and system architecture concepts.
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and release management processes.
Key Skills
Advanced Business Analysis
Stakeholder & Executive Communication
Azure DevOps (Boards, Backlogs, Work Items, Dashboards)
Agile / Scrum Methodology
QA Strategy & Test Planning
Defect Lifecycle Management
Process Modeling & Improvement
Requirements Traceability
Data & System Analysis
Advanced Business Analysis
Stakeholder & Executive Communication
Azure DevOps (Boards, Backlogs, Work Items, Dashboards)
Agile / Scrum Methodology
QA Strategy & Test Planning
Defect Lifecycle Management
Process Modeling & Improvement
Requirements Traceability
Data & System Analysis