Business Analyst

Business Analyst We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and the technical delivery team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements, translating them into well-defined user stories with acceptance criteria, and supporting the testing and validation process to ensure successful delivery of business solutions. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and SMEs to gather and analyze business requirements. Document functional and non-functional requirements clearly and comprehensively. Translate business needs into epics, features, and user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria in tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps. Facilitate requirement walkthroughs and story refinement sessions with cross-functional teams (development, QA, and design). Support the creation of test scenarios and test cases aligned with business requirements and acceptance criteria. Participate in UAT planning and execution, ensuring that delivered functionality meets business expectations. Work closely with QA teams to validate test results, track defects, and ensure timely resolution. Maintain traceability between requirements, design, development, and testing artifacts. Assist in process documentation, workflow mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives. Act as a liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely communication. Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT or software development projects. Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and requirement management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps). Proven experience in writing clear and testable user stories and acceptance criteria. Experience collaborating with QA teams on test planning, execution, and defect management. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Payroll, HR, or Financial systems (if relevant to your project). Familiarity with data analysis, SQL, or reporting tools for validation purposes. Certification in CBAP, CCBA, or Agile Business Analysis is a plus. Key Attributes: Detail-oriented with a structured approach to problem-solving. Strong ownership mindset with a focus on delivery quality. Collaborative team player with the ability to work across global teams. Location: St Louis, Missouri (or ready to travel to St Louis every twice in month with each trip 3-4 days) Visa type preferred: USC/GC/or Visa with no dependency for amendment #J-18808-Ljbffr Satwic