IT Business Analyst

IT Business AnalystCommunication is key here!Position: IT Business AnalystLocation: 1111 Louisiana Street, Houston TX (Downtown CenterPoint Towers)(Hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)Company: CenterPoint EnergyDuration: 12+ month contractRate: 53/hrStart Date: ASAPLocation:M-Thurs onsite, Fr WFH1111 Louisiana Street, Houston TX (Downtown CenterPoint Towers)Reason For NeedWe are seeking an IT Business Analyst who can bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT systems, software development life cycle (SDLC), and data-driven analysis, with the ability to translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications. This role requires working closely with stakeholders, project managers, developers, and QA teams to ensure successful delivery of IT and business transformation projects.Must Have Skills5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT or software development projectsStrong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologiesExperience working in fast paced, Agile environment, working closely with IT product owner, Business Product Manager, IT PMExperience writing detailed business/function/technical requirements and user storiesProficiency with SQL for data querying, analysis, and validationExperience working with APIs, integrations, and system interfacesKnowledge of enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, web applications, or custom-built platforms on-perm or cloud)Soft SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)Nice To Have SkillsExperience in cloud platforms (Azure or GCP)Exposure to data visualization/BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)Experience with project management or Agile tools (Azure DevOps, Jira or Confluence)Domain knowledge in energy, utilities, oil, gas, or financial servicesEducation/Certification RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related fieldDay To Day ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with business stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze requirements for IT systems and applications.Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications, process flows, and use cases.Work with technical teams to design, test, and implement solutions that align with business objectives.Support end-to-end project lifecycle including requirements, solution design, testing (UAT), performance testing, integration testing, and deployment.Develop and maintain system documentation including BRDs, FRDs, workflow diagrams, and data dictionaries.Perform gap analysis, impact analysis, and feasibility studies for proposed system enhancements.Partner with QA teams to orchestrate the testing process including design of test cases and validation to ensure delivered solutions meet requirements.Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and requirement review sessions.Ensure compliance with IT standards, security, and governance policies.Act as a liaison between business units, IT development teams, and external 3rd party software and integration vendors.