IT Senior / Business Analyst (Onsite - Annapolis, MD)

Business Analyst / Senior Business Analyst

Chaney Enterprises is at a pivotal point in our growth. Over the last few years, we have grown in territory and market share. To continue our growth trajectory, we are looking to grow our team by hiring people that are technologically proficient and can drive the business from best practice requirements through to implementation.

To do so, we are looking to recruit an outstanding Business Analyst to play a crucial role throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), acting as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions. This role is ideal for someone who understands both how the business operates and how the systems should support it. Success in this role means asking the right questions, documenting with details, helping the business make informed decisions, and turning complexity into clarity.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Requirement Gathering and Analysis

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand business needs, goals, and challenges to create Chaney best practice processes.
• Elicit, document, and prioritize detailed requirements.
• Analyze requirements to ensure they are clear, feasible, and aligned with business objectives.
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams.

System Design

• Provide input on design specifications based on business requirements.
• Ensure the system design aligns with user needs and business processes.
• Validate that technical solutions meet business expectations.

Development

• Clarify requirements to developers during coding.
• Address any ambiguities or changes requested during development.
• Assist in reviewing code or prototypes from a business perspective.

Testing

• Develop and execute test cases based on business requirements.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with end-users.
• Gather feedback during testing and ensure the solution meets business needs.

Deployment

• Support training and documentation for end-users.
• Assist in change management and communication.
• Ensure smooth transition from development to production.

Maintenance and Support

• Gather post-deployment feedback from users.
• Identify new or changing requirements.
• Work with technical teams on updates or enhancements.

Evaluation and Feedback

• Monitor system performance and user satisfaction.
• Provide insights for future improvements.
• Ensure ongoing alignment between business goals and IT solutions.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in business analysis or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in transport, logistics, construction, materials handling industry or a related field.
• Proven experience with requirement gathering, process mapping, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies and project management principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with business analysis tools and techniques (e.g., UML, BPMN) is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• A strong desire to continue your learning journey with Chaney IT.

The Business Analyst is accountable for ensuring that the software development process is driven by clear, well-understood business needs, facilitating communication, validation, and continuous improvement throughout the SDLC.