Senior Business Analyst

About Data Society Group At Data Society Group, we provide the highest quality, leading-edge, industry-tailored data and AI training and solutions for Fortune 1,000 companies and federal, state, and local governmental organizations. Our portfolio of brands and services sits at the intersection of people, data, and AI and consists of: CDO Magazine, the trusted voice of global data and AI leadership The Data Lodge, a pioneer in data literacy and cultural transformation Data Society, delivering applied AI education and custom-built solutions a convening force behind the world’s most inclusive AI community if you’re as passionate about transforming workplaces with the power of Data & AI as we are, we’d love to hear from you! We are seeking a proactive, resourceful, and fast-paced Senior Business Analyst -ideally coming from a startup, boutique consulting firm, or product team with heavy internal stakeholder management experience- to support a high-visibility project attached to a key client in the Construction industry. In this role, you will act as a liaison, moving with careful urgency to gather and document client requirements, support technical specification and analysis, and ensure implementation work directly aligns with both client needs and contractual requirements. This is a full-time W2 position (can also be contracted through your company if preferred) on a fixed-term engagement currently ending May 2027, with a possibility of converting into a permanent role based on performance and client needs. This role is work-from-home (remote) though must be able to commute to client offices in Virginia as needed (estimated every month). Business Analysis & Solutions Delivery: Gather, document, and validate client requirements for the project; translate business needs into clear specifications and analysis products; Serve as a primary point of contact for client stakeholders; build trusted relationships and provide clear, proactive communication on status, risks, and outcomes. Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify risks and issues across both workstreams early, escalate appropriately, and drive timely resolution in close coordination with the Program Manager and client stakeholders. Quality & Alignment: Ensure accuracy and completeness of all required deliverables against client specifications, maintaining accountability for the overall quality of business analysis outputs. 7+ years of experience as a Senior Business Analyst or in a similar client-facing requirements engineering role within a boutique consulting firm or product environment with heavy client interaction (construction, infrastructure, or complex technical implementation experience strongly preferred).

• Proven track record of gathering, documenting, and translating complex client business needs into structured technical specifications and requirements.
• software/solutions implementation and workforce training/enablement).
• Exceptional risk and issue management capabilities with a proactive approach to escalation and resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to clearly bridge business requirements and technical execution.