Business Analyst

Tasks Facilitate requirement-gathering workshops, interviews, and storyboarding sessions to identify: Business objectives, Functionality gaps, Business processes Provide system analysis to identify integrations and assess impacts to existing processes and functions across teams. Assist the Project Manager with: Creating work breakdown structures from requirements, Entering and managing tasks in Jira, Taking notes during meetings Act as the primary communication channel between: Operational teams, Subject matter experts (SMEs), Development teams Translate business requirements into User Acceptance Testing (UAT) criteria. Execute test plans and validate system fixes. Coordinate resolution of UAT and testing feedback with developers. Incorporate ADA compliance into the UAT and QA process. Oversee the end-to-end Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including system specification preparation, Final deployment, End-user training Lead software demonstrations and training sessions. Draft: User-facing documentation, Knowledge articles, How-to videos Assist with customer support related to policy, process, and how-to questions. Own and refine the product backlog. Write detailed User stories, Acceptance criteria, Mapping for Java backend services, Mapping for React frontend components Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on System architecture, API integrations, Database design Help stakeholders understand application capabilities. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate directly with non-technical business users. NOTE: Candidates must reside in the State of Wisconsin or relocate at their own expense prior to hire. Candidate works remotely but may be called into the office at any time for special business meetings. Location: Madison, WI Contract: 1 year Skills Required 10-12 years - Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in enterprise Java/React ecosystems. 8+ years - Experience and understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), APIs, microservices, and modern UI/UX principles. 8+ years - Experience with Jira or Confluence. Exceptional experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) Bachelor Degree in related field Skills Desired – A Plus To Have BA Certifications JIRA experience ADA Compliance experience Other related certifications Candidate authorized to work in the US; we can accept H1b, TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr IO Datasphere