Business Analyst II

Role Summary
A Business Analyst II is responsible for facilitating product management and requirements gathering within an agile environment. This mid-level role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business value, primarily supporting governmenthealth programs. The Business Analyst ensures clear documentation, effective communication, and smooth coordination among stakeholders to enhance fraud detection, waste prevention, and program integrity initiatives.


Responsibilities

• Analyze and organize business requirements into user stories and epics, generating acceptance criteria and leading refinement sessions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize backlogs and manage project timelines, communicating risks and dependencies effectively.
• Document meeting minutes, key decisions, and maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders to gather and clarify business needs aligned with project objectives.
• Design future-state business processes and workflows utilizing industry-standard modeling tools such as Visio, Mural, or Lucidchart.
• Review test scenarios with the development team, ensuring all impact points are considered, and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Track and manage stories and epics through the entire project lifecycle, ensuring timely closure and delivery of project milestones.
• Conduct data analysis to identify business problems and opportunities, providing actionable insights.
• Evaluate and document potential risks and impacts of proposed solutions, offering ongoing support and maintenance for implemented systems.
• Work closely with development teams to resolve production issues and enhance customer satisfaction through effective follow-up and communication.
• Create technical stories and enablers, maintaining compliance with project delivery mechanisms and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in business analysis, product management, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Proven ability to document requirements clearly and effectively in both technical and non-technical contexts.
• Proficiency with requirement management tools such as JIRA and Confluence, along with modeling tools like Visio, Mural, or Lucidchart.
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments within Agile teams.
• This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Availability to work remotely in an approved location.

Publishing Pay Range: $35.00 - $40.00 USD Hourly


This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.


Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.


GDH Benefits


GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.


GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.


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