Senior IT Solutions & Requirements Analyst

Position: Sr. IT Solutions & Requirements Analyst Location: Palo alto, CA (On-Site) *Must be local* Length: 8+ Month Contract to Hire Please no agencies. Direct employees currently authorized to work in the United States - no sponsorship available. The Senior IT Solutions & Requirements Analyst is a senior individual contributor responsible for shaping and governing requirements across a diverse portfolio of IT initiatives. This role operates at the intersection of IT Infrastructure, Service Desk, GRC, and Procurement, ensuring that project requirements are clearly defined, aligned to business objectives, and translated into actionable deliverables for technical deployment teams. The position focuses on developing high-quality working documentation, driving consistency in requirements practices, and partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders—including Communications and Change Management—to support successful solution adoption. This role influences project direction without direct ownership of project management or personnel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business and technical requirements across IT projects and initiatives Translate complex stakeholder needs into clear, structured deliverables such as business requirements documents (BRDs), functional specifications, process flows, and implementation guides Establish and maintain standards, templates, and best practices for requirements documentation and solution design within the IT organization Partner with IT Infrastructure, Service Desk, GRC, and Procurement teams to ensure alignment of requirements with operational capabilities and compliance standards Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineering teams to ensure requirements are understood and actionable for deployment Provide consultative support to Communications and Change Management teams to ensure readiness, stakeholder alignment, and successful adoption of IT solutions Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and working sessions to gather input and drive consensus across technical and business teams Identify gaps, risks, and dependencies within project requirements and proactively recommend solutions Support traceability of requirements through the solution lifecycle, including validation and acceptance criteria definition Contribute to continuous improvement of IT delivery processes, governance, and documentation quality Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience) 8-12 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst, IT Analyst, or similar role in a complex enterprise environment Demonstrated experience working across multiple IT domains such as infrastructure, service operations, security/compliance (GRC), and vendor/procurement processes Strong expertise in requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation methodologies Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and structured documentation Experience developing process flows, use cases, and implementation‑ready artifacts Solid understanding of IT service management (ITSM), infrastructure concepts, and governance frameworks Experience working in regulated environments with GRC considerations Knowledge of frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, or similar Exposure to enterprise tools for requirements management and documentation (e.g., Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Visio) Certifications such as CBAP, PMI‑PBA, or ITIL Foundation Experience in the life sciences or healthcare industry, with an understanding of regulatory, compliance, and data privacy requirements POST‑OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Digital Prospectors