Business Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Provide support for an agile software development practice focused on an environmentally conscious Federal Government client.

• Collect and analyze business requirements.

• Convert business requirements into functional specifications that align with project objectives.

• Evaluate business processes, systems, and data to identify enhancements and propose solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, document processes, and create project plans.

• Identify opportunities for business process improvements and propose solutions.

• Create business cases and feasibility studies for initiatives and process enhancements.

• Generate comprehensive business requirements documents and functional specifications.

• Work closely with developers and project managers to ensure that solutions fulfill business requirements and are delivered punctually and within budget.

• Collaborate on the design of user interfaces and user experiences.

• Assist in the development and implementation of information systems.

• Conduct user acceptance testing.

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and requirements workshops.

• Create and maintain project plans, status reports, and project documentation.

• Aid the project manager in tracking timelines and deliverables.

• Regularly communicate progress and issues to stakeholders.

• Develop training materials and provide training to end-users as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Capability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with business analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques.

• Experience with both Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Preferred experience with process mapping and modeling tools such as Visio or JIRA.

• Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability practices is a plus.

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory.

• Skills in requirements elicitation and documentation techniques.

• Experience in business process modeling and mapping using tools like Visio, Lucidchart, and BPMN notation.

• Proficiency in data modeling and analysis techniques, including entity-relationship diagrams and data flow diagrams.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.

• Knowledge of project management tools like Microsoft Project, Trello, or Asana.

• Experience with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, or JIRA.

• Knowledge of business intelligence and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Cognos.

• Basic technical knowledge of software development and database technologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A quiet, distraction-free workspace with reliable internet access.

• Full attention and availability during working hours.

• Schedule that aligns with coworkers' and clients' core business hours.

• Disclosure and written approval for any current or future outside employment or professional activities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Valiant covers 99% of Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees.

• Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents.

• 100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees.

• 100% Paid Certifications.

• 401K Matching up to 4%.

• Paid Time Off.

• Paid Federal Holidays.

• Wellness & Fitness Program.

• Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal.

• FSA programs for Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking.

• Referral Bonuses.

• Work-life balance.

• Opportunities for career development.

• A quiet and distraction-free remote workspace with reliable internet access.