Business Analyst, Data Products / Platforms

Business Analyst, Data Products / PlatformsJob Title: Business Analyst, Data Products / Platforms Location-Type: Hybrid – Colorado Springs, CO or Owings Mills, MD (4 days onsite; Fridays remote) Start Date Is: September 21 Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Compensation Range: $50-59/hr W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.Job Description: Seeking a Business Analyst to support data platforms and emerging data capabilities by serving as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams. This role is business-facing first and data-fluent second, with a strong focus on discovery, requirements gathering, user stories, solution definition, and delivery. The ideal candidate can uncover the true business need, translate it into requirements technical teams can execute against, and remain engaged throughout implementation to ensure the solution delivers the intended outcome.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Partner directly with business stakeholders to understand objectives, pain points, workflows, and desired outcomesLead discovery sessions and ask probing questions to identify the underlying business problemTranslate business needs into functional and technical requirements, user stories, use cases, workflows, and acceptance criteriaServe as the liaison between Business, Product, Data, Analytics, and Technology teamsPartner with developers, data engineers, and technology teams to define practical solutionsManage requirements throughout development, testing, implementation, and post-launch improvementsSupport data platforms and products, including Snowflake and Cortex environmentsUse basic SQL and data analysis to navigate data, validate assumptions, and investigate business questionsHelp define data requirements, business definitions, reporting needs, and data quality expectationsCoordinate testing and validate completed solutions against original business requirementsFacilitate stakeholder alignment and communicate decisions, dependencies, risks, and changing prioritiesSupport reporting and visualization needs using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or BusinessObjectsWork within Agile delivery teams using Jira and ConfluenceSupport adoption and continuous improvement of new data products, platforms, and emerging technology capabilitiesMinimum Requirements:2 years of Business Analyst, Product Analyst, Data Analyst, or related experienceStrong requirements gathering and stakeholder discovery experienceExperience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional/technical requirementsProven ability to translate business problems into data, reporting, or technology solutionsStrong business-to-technology communication and translation skillsWorking knowledge of SQL, data structures, and data analysisExperience with Snowflake and/or CortexExposure to data platforms, analytics, AI, or emerging technologiesExperience with Agile/Scrum and Jira, Confluence, or similar toolsStrong stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skillsAbility to work through ambiguity and challenge stakeholders to uncover the true business needFinancial services or investment product experiencePreferred Qualifications:Tableau, Power BI, or BusinessObjects experienceSalesforce experienceMarketing or campaign management backgroundPMP certification or project management background Mondo