IT Business Analyst

IT Business Analyst (Contract – 3+ Months) Location: Everett, WA Overview The IT Business Analyst serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams, translating business needs into clear technical requirements. This role focuses on gathering and analyzing requirements, performing gap analysis, and supporting solution delivery to ensure alignment with business objectives and an improved user experience. Key Responsibilities Partner with stakeholders to translate business goals and product roadmaps into actionable deliverables Gather, document, and prioritize business, functional, and non-functional requirements Perform gap analysis between current systems and business needs Develop acceptance criteria and support QA/testing efforts Support technology acquisition processes, ensuring compliance with security and data requirements Research and recommend technology solutions aligned with business needs Collaborate across teams to resolve business and technical challenges Preferred Qualifications Experience with Agile tools Project management experience Key Skills Experience with Agile/Scrum and/or Waterfall methodologies Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills (user stories, epics, etc.) Ability to analyze business processes and recommend solutions Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Critical thinking and problem-solving ability Familiarity with Microsoft Office and business systems (e.g., finance, HRIS, BI tools) Work Environment Hybrid work may be available based on business needs. Office-based role with occasional movement between locations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, or similar role Compensation Location: Everett Duration: 3 months+ Pay: $45 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr