Business Process Analyst, Appian

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +17 more states.

📋 Description

• Assess business needs and map out business processes.

• Convert requirements into functional specifications that guide the development team.

• Facilitate user interaction with PeopleSoft data and workflows via Appian interfaces.

• Conduct sessions to gather requirements with business stakeholders and subject matter experts.

• Analyze and document business processes utilizing BPMN standards.

• Identify process inefficiencies, gaps, and automation opportunities through Appian.

• Transform business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Collaborate with Appian Architects and Developers on workflows, data models, and user interfaces.

• Support Agile delivery through backlog refinement, sprint planning, and requirements clarification.

• Develop test cases and scenarios, and assist in system testing and user acceptance testing.

• Ensure solutions align with business expectations and organizational standards.

• Confirm that business processes and integration points are consistent with PeopleSoft modules and Appian workflows.

• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to establish clarity and consensus.

• Produce process maps, user stories, functional specifications, and technical guides in governed document repositories.

• Travel required up to 10%.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of practical experience with Appian versions 24.x or higher.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• A minimum of a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance or the capability to obtain and maintain one.

• Strong grasp of business process modeling (BPMN) and process improvement methodologies.

• Experience with Appian or other BPM/low-code platform projects.

• Proficient in creating clear and detailed requirements documents, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.

• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• Appian Certified Analyst certification is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with Appian features such as process models, interfaces, records, and data types.

• Experience in data modeling and workflow design.

• Appian Analyst, Designer, or Practitioner certification is a plus.

• Familiarity with JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar backlog-management tools.

• Attention to detail with a commitment to delivering secure, high-quality solutions.

• Must reside in one of the following states: AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, NC, OR, RI, SC, TX, VA, DC, WV, NJ.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Generous benefits package.

• Mentoring provided to every employee.

• Opportunities for personal and professional educational growth.

• Fully remote work arrangement available for eligible residents.