IT Business Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

IT Business Analyst

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$45

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56

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Hybrid

Contract What Matters Most Competitive Pay of $45 - $56 per hour Schedule: Flexible Hybrid, approximately 50% in-office Location: Omaha, NE Contract opportunity Opportunity to work as part of a collaborative Agile development team Partner closely with Product Owners, subject matter experts, QA, and business teams Focus on translating business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, test cases, and supporting documentation Help improve business processes and products within a stable, established organization

Job Description We are seeking an IT Business Analyst to join a cross-functional Agile development team and help translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements. This position will work closely with Product Owners, subject matter experts, business partners, Quality Assurance, and technology teams to understand business processes and define requirements at the user-story level. The ideal candidate has experience with business analysis, Agile delivery, requirements gathering, documentation, and software testing processes. This individual will be responsible for breaking down business needs into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases while helping the team identify opportunities to improve business processes and products. This role requires someone who can work independently, communicate effectively across different areas of the organization, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound judgment when addressing moderately complex business problems.

Responsibilities: Gather, analyze, and document business requirements at the user-story level Partner with Product Owners, subject matter experts, and business teams to understand business processes, workflows, and needs Participate as a member of an Agile development team Write and break down user stories and acceptance criteria Collaborate with Product Owners and Quality Assurance to define detailed test cases Create and maintain business and product documentation and artifacts Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement Gather information and provide recommendations to support informed business decisions Facilitate communication and collaboration between business and technology teams Assist with testing activities and ensure requirements are accurately represented in test scenarios Research alternatives, analyze information, and make recommendations Balance multiple priorities while meeting project and operational deadlines Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive business information Train and assist others with business processes and work procedures as needed

Qualifications and Requirements: 2 or more years of related professional experience Bachelor's degree in a related field 2–3 years of related experience involving business processes Experience with business analysis and/or project management Knowledge of Agile methodologies including Scrum and/or Kanban Experience gathering and documenting business requirements Ability to write and break down user stories, test cases, and acceptance criteria Knowledge of software and technology testing methods and procedures Strong documentation skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team Ability to organize time and resources and manage multiple high-priority assignments Strong attention to detail and accuracy Computer proficiency, including spreadsheet and data manipulation tools

Preferred Skills:

Property and casualty insurance industry experience Knowledge of insurance coverages, policy rating, endorsements, rating schemes, and insurance products Experience with application lifecycle management tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, or Rally Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery practices SQL knowledge

Work Authorization & Employment Status Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor or assume responsibility for employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, now or in the future. We also cannot accept C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or third-party candidates.

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