Technical Business Analyst II or Senior

Technical Business Analyst II or Senior

Penn Center - Denver, CO 80203

Overview

Salary Range $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Technical Business Analyst II or Senior

Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Technical Business Analyst serves as a liaison between business stakeholders, Product Management, and technology teams to support the delivery of business and technology solutions. They are responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions by evaluating business and technology requests and translating them into actionable requirements and solution approaches that align with organizational objectives. They collaborate closely with stakeholders, developers, QA, architects, and delivery teams throughout the software development lifecycle to support solution discovery, design, implementation, and validation activities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience working as a Business Analyst in pension, investments, or a related field. They are a good communicator with excellent listening and interpersonal skills. They have a solid understanding of technology and IT systems. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex business problems, break them down into manageable components, and propose effective solutions. The analyst is skilled at creating visual representations of business processes, such as flowcharts and diagrams that clearly represent business processes and technology systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Individuals must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, product owners, and delivery teams by clearly articulating business needs and translating them into actionable requirements.
• Analyze and validate requirements and solution approaches to ensure alignment with business objectives, technical constraints, and stakeholder needs.
• Partner with Product Managers, Project Managers, developers, and QA throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Evaluate business and technology requests and translate them into detailed business requirements, functional and non-functional requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Review functional requirements, data mappings, and solution designs with technical teams to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with implementation approach.
• Create and maintain project artifacts such as workflows, data mappings, and functional specifications.
• Lead UAT efforts, validating that delivered solutions meet business and functional requirements.
• Manage and communicate changes to requirements, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and project teams.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with frequent telephone communication, computer operation, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy and printer machine.
• Occasional moving and positioning supplies in excess of 20 pounds
• All employees are expected to present themselves in a professional manner in alignment with the financial services industry
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to operate standard PC equipment
• Ability to manage frequent deadlines and tight schedules

Hybrid Work Option

• Opportunity to work from home up to two days per week. Eligibility dependent upon factors detailed in PERA's Work from Home Policy.

Leveling Guide

Level II and Senior requirements include those of the preceding level or levels.

Level II - Senior

Scope and Complexity of Work - Independently leads business analysis efforts for projects of varying size and complexityLeads solution discovery efforts by evaluating business problems, exploring solution options, and recommending approaches aligned to business and technical constraintsCollaborates with technical teams to define solution components such as data flows, integrations, and system interactionsManages the requirements lifecycle, including traceability, change management, and prioritizationLeads backlog refinement, sprint planning, and UAT effortsFacilitates stakeholder discussions, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunitiesRecommends solutions and improvements based on analysis of business needs and data insightsOwns requirements delivery end-to-end for most projects - Leads business analysis efforts for complex and enterprise-level initiativesLeads solution design discussions by guiding stakeholders through trade-offs, risks, and impacts of different solution approachesEnsures end-to-end solution alignment across business processes, systems, data, and user experienceLeads requirements elicitation, analysis, validation, and lifecycle management across initiativesDrives solution evaluation to ensure delivered outcomes meet business needs and objectivesBalances strategic leadership with hands-on delivery across the project lifecycleEstablishes and evolves business analysis standards, templates, and best practicesIdentifies and implements improvements to business analysis processes, tools, and practicesShapes how business analysis is performed across teams, not just within individual projects

Preferred Education - Advanced training or coursework in business analysis, Agile methodologies, systems analysis, process modeling, or solution design preferred - Advanced education, certifications, or training in business analysis, Agile delivery, product management, leadership, or solution architecture preferred

Leadership - Works independently with minimal oversightInfluences stakeholders at the project level through clear communication and information-driven insightsFacilitates stakeholder discussions and alignment across project teamBuilds strong relationships with stakeholders, development teams, and peers - Operates at both strategic and execution levels across initiativesInfluences decision-making at the program or enterprise levelLeads through mentorship, standards ownership, and cross-team alignmentMentors and coaches Business Analysts to build capability and consistencyGuides less experienced analysts in navigating ambiguity and complex stakeholder environments

Knowledge - Strong experience in Agile and/or hybrid delivery environmentsDemonstrated expertise in requirements elicitation, analysis, validation, and lifecycle managementWorking knowledge of solution discovery, systems interactions, integrations, and data flowsUnderstanding of software development lifecycle practices and delivery methodologies - Advanced expertise across all business analysis knowledge areas including elicitation, analysis, lifecycle management, and solution evaluationStrong experience with Agile and hybrid delivery methodologiesAdvanced understanding of business processes, technology systems, integrations, and enterprise solution approachesUnderstanding of organizational strategy and alignment of technology solutions to business objectives

Skills - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to varied audiencesAbility to independently navigate ambiguity and adapt approach based on contextAbility to analyze business problems and recommend effective solution approachesExperience managing requirements lifecycle and traceability - Proven ability to influence executive, business, and technical stakeholdersStrong communication skills, including simplifying complex concepts for varied audiencesHigh adaptability and ability to operate effectively in evolving environmentsAbility to lead solution strategy discussions and drive stakeholder alignmentExperience establishing BA standards and practices

Additional Requirements - 3+ years of business analysis experienceSuccessfully completed CCBA or similar certification(s) preferred - 7+ years of business analysis experienceProven experience leading complex or enterprise initiativesSuccessfully completed CBAP or similar certification(s) Certified Product Owner, Certified Scrum Master, or similar certifications preferred