Business Analyst

Business AnalystThis position offers an initial term of employment of two (2) months, with the potential for continued employment based on future contract opportunities and funding.The Business Analyst supports a government agency in implementing their mission. This position will play a crucial role in the project team, providing expertise in planning, discovery, and implementation in a fast-paced environment. They are responsible for analyzing and documenting requirements and working with the team to develop and deliver system applications.Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.Essential RequirementsThe ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Public Trust level.Minimum 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, focusing on business systems and associated workflows.At least 3 years in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).Hands-on experience with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, analysis, design, testing, and implementation.Proven ability to collaborate with development teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.Experience creating and managing documentation such as business requirement documents (BRDs), system use cases, process flows, and functional requirements.Familiarity with SQL and database queries for healthcare data analysis is a plus.Exposure to business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex workflows and recommend solutions.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, including developers, QA teams, and project managers.Ability to facilitate stakeholder meetings, document discussions, and track action items.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnalyze and document business processes related to mission support workflows, ensuring compliance with industry standards.Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine business requirements for interconnected systems, and databases.Develop detailed functional and non-functional requirements for data integration, ensuring accurate exchange of structured data workflows.Work closely with development and implementation teams to ensure system functionality aligns with business needs, regulatory requirements, and security compliance.Facilitate stakeholder meetings, document discussions, and track action items to ensure smooth project execution.Assist with backlog grooming, developing user stories, acceptance criteria, and keeping them updated throughout the project lifecycle.Support process improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies in current workflows and recommending enhancements for better data exchange and interoperability.Develop and maintain documentation such as business requirement documents (BRDs), system use cases, functional requirements, and technical guides.Ensure data integrity, privacy, and security in all interoperability workflows, working closely with compliance teams to meet regulatory and security requirements.Develop and maintain flow diagrams, data models, swimlane diagram, and system user interactions to represent workflows and processes.Act as a liaison between business users and IT teams, translating business needs into technical specifications and ensuring alignment across all parties.Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by defining test scenarios, reviewing test cases, and validating that implemented solutions meet business requirements.Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing to iterative development and continuous improvement.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree required with a minimum 7-9 years of experience in business analysis, with a focus on business requirements, interoperability and data exchange.Physical DemandsWork is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.The estimated pay range for this role is $95,000 to $120,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:MedicalDentalVision401(k)Family Planning/Fertility AssistanceSTD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&DLegal-Aid ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off (PTO)Training and Development OpportunitiesYour application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).