Business Analyst, Appian

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Assist Product Development Managers in establishing the minimum viable product (MVP) for a specific application or product, along with the accompanying release plans.

• Perform requirement discovery, data modeling, process improvement analysis, process design, and model BPM applications, as well as user interface design and data interface requirement discovery.

• Organize discovery workshops with customer stakeholders to gather and document solution requirements.

• Collaborate with Product Development Managers and technology stakeholders (e.g., Systems Architects) to outline new and enhanced product requirements and functionalities.

• Provide and maintain user engagement analytics to characterize users (i.e., sectors, demographics, needs, requirements, etc.) and support case studies and other anecdotal information.

• Write user stories by breaking down large problems into smaller, valuable stories for users, including detailed acceptance criteria that developers and QA can utilize to complete their tasks.

• Continuously engage with teams to offer answers, feedback, and direction on work items, enablers, and user stories.

• Seek guidance and clarity from Product Development Managers regarding the product vision, roadmap, and requirements.

• Collaborate with the team to establish the sprint plan based on the priorities set within the overall product vision and roadmap.

• Refine product requirements based on feedback gathered through user engagements, sprint showcases, and demonstrations.

• Work with the team to prepare estimates for the user stories within the product backlog.

• Conduct formal reviews and accept user stories implemented by the team.

• Identify, track, and manage risks, escalating when necessary.

• Recognize process improvement opportunities and suggest solutions.

• Design and implement complex data models according to customer application requirements.

• Utilize tools such as TFS, Jira, and GitHub for various project management responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience in business analysis and refining requirements for information systems.

• Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels (both written and verbal).

• Detail-oriented with experience managing multiple products simultaneously.

• Familiarity with common process-based documentation methods, including use cases, Agile user stories, and process modeling.

• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary federal government security clearance if required.

• US citizenship is mandatory for clearance purposes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• 4% 401K Match with immediate vesting.

• Paid Time Off.

• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible work schedule.

• On-site gym and childcare options.