Business Analyst III

US Citizens & Permanent Residents ONLY

Job Title: Business Analyst III Job Location (Onsite, NO REMOTE): Cary, NC or Carrolton, TX

Responsibilities:

A Business Analyst III takes a more proactive role in analyzing business needs and translating them into effective technology solutions. You will lead specific workstreams or feature analyses, develop comprehensive requirements, facilitate stakeholder discussions, contribute to test strategy, and mentor junior analysts, operating with significant autonomy.

The Business Analyst III will:

Independently conduct organizational analysis, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to the measurement and prioritization of initiatives

Proactively interact and coordinate with system developers, architects, and business leaders on complex application changes, development, and deployment strategies

Gather, analyze, and document complex business requirements, engaging effectively with technology partners to design robust solutions

Write, communicate, and refine detailed requirements and user stories using various methods (e.g., use cases, activity diagrams) ensuring clarity and alignment with business goals

Identify key stakeholders, understand their influence, and manage communications effectively across functional areas for assigned projects or features

Work effectively within Scrum or Kanban teams, often facilitating specific discussions or ceremonies

Develop comprehensive and well-defined acceptance criteria

Lead or significantly contribute to Scrum ceremonies and retrospectives, driving improvements

Develop and maintain high-quality system and user documentation

Plan, coordinate, and oversee functional testing and user training for specific features or components

Provide insightful verbal and written reports and analysis to management and stakeholders

Create detailed workflow diagrams and technical documentation

Collaborate closely with Tech Leads and UAT to establish clear definitions of "done" and ensure quality delivery

Lead risk assessment efforts for specific project areas and develop mitigation plans

Lead backlog grooming sessions for specific features or components, contributing to roadmap planning

Assist the Product Owner in defining approaches to deliver product roadmap itemes

Develop comprehensive test plans, oversee execution, and certify changes against finalized requirements

Mentor and provide guidance to Product Analysts I and II

Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

4 Year college degree (Bachelor) or equivalent work experience

4-6 years of relevant experience in business analysis, product analysis, or related roles, with strong, demonstrated Agile experience

In-depth knowledge and application of Agile methodologies and principles

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills

Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to manage complex tasks and priorities

Strong teamwork mentality, including formal/informal mentorship of junior analysts

Highly proficient in the G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)

Strong data analysis experience required; experience with BI Tools preferred

Expertise with JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile management tools required

Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and lead specific initiatives

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects/workstreams concurrently

Proven track record of delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

Solid Financial Services and mortgage industry experience strongly preferred

Strong business acumen and ability to effectively interface with middle and senior management