Business Analyst 4

Job TitleLocation: Richmond, VA (Hybrid) Need candidate within 2hrs drivable distanceInterview Mode: In Person OnlyNeed resume by July 2312-to-18-month contractHybrid: 3 days per week required at 1401 East Broad StreetIn-person interview5+ years of BA Experience in IT project. IT software/application project experience requiredAnalytical ThinkingReview, analyze complex process and systems and break them down into manageable parts.Has strong problem-solving skills - finds root causes, and not just symptoms.Technical ProficiencyFamiliarity with enterprise software - like, Oracle, SQL Server.Understanding of databases (SQL), APIs, Data Flow Diagrams.Not necessarily a developer but should have a strong understanding of how IT systems work.Requirements Gathering ProficiencyStrong experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops.Skilled at writing clear, testable, functional, and non-functional requirements.Strong familiarity and previous experience with using Azure DevOPS (TFS) for creating and managing agile items - Product backlog, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks AND Test Plans and Test Cases.Prepare diagrams explaining the modifications so that both technical staff and executive management can visualize and understand what must be done.Agile/Waterfall KnowledgeShould be previous experience in working with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) AND Waterfall projects.Other Required and Demonstrated Work SkillsCan translate tech talk to business users and business talk to developers.Writes clear documents and delivers strong presentations.Can handle pushback, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflict diplomatically.Experience with Business Process Modelling - using/documenting Swim Lane and Flow Chart Diagrams.Experience in rolling out new systems/processes and managing user adoption.In addition to performing system integration testing (IT Testing), assists with User Acceptance Testing.Skill Required / Desired Amount ExperienceAgile Business Analyst; Strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodologies Required 5 YearsWell versed with Scrum and Agile, Scaled Agile and Kanban methodologies Required 5 YearsTechnical experience in organizing and maintaining sprint and product backlogs Required 5 YearsTechnical experience translating client and product strategy requirement into application requirements and user stories Required 5 YearsDocumenting high level Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases and execution of test cases Required 5 YearsAbility to analyze and document business and system processes Required 3 YearsPrior State of VA IT Business Analyst Experience Strongly preferred