Senior Research Analyst

Senior business analyst • independence mo The main purpose of this job is to collaborate with business and technology teams creating appropriate deliverables such as use cases, user scenarios, data flows, user stories, etc. to ensure customer needs are clearly defined and the IT solution can be executed well. Essential Functions Assist efforts building Agile User Stories for Scrum. Create and manage backlog refinement efforts which involves ensuring the backlog contains the appropriate items that are in alignment with roadmap/release plans, that are prioritized and the items at the top of the backlog are ready for delivery. Assist with gathering data, assess business and user needs, scheduling and facilitating meetings to establish quality project requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Basic understanding of the Agile methodology. Understand the flow of work which includes forecasting, release planning, sprint planning and process improvement efforts. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of technical and non-technical roles. Ability to read and create high-level diagrams, UX flows and associated artifacts. Identify multiple rival priorities and elevate when needed. Desire to develop deep technical and user expertise in team's product(s). Motivated and organized self‑starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Inquisitive, agile and a team player with strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and core values. Proficient with Microsoft suite of technologies such as Word, Excel, and Outlook and a basic understanding of Azure DevOps / TFS. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 1+ year of experience writing business requirements or equivalent education and/or experience. 1+ year experience working on an Agile/Scrum Team preferred. Certified Scrum Master certification required, or ability to obtain within one year of hire. Hybrid Schedule: In office minimum 1 day per week. Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Level of role is determined by knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education. For individuals applying, assigned, or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the IT Business Analyst I & II job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in determining most appropriate job level and making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $63,500 to $85,000 annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr StoneX Group