Lead Business Analyst

Company: Changeis
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 7, 2025

Job Description:

Be part of an exceptional environment where high performers thriveJob OpeningsPosition:Lead Business AnalystLocation: Washington DC
Job Id:578# of Openings:1Lead Business AnalystOnsite 3 days a week in DCKey ResponsibilitiesRequirements Leadership & Analysis:

• Lead the IT Requirements Team, ensuring alignment with SEVP mission objectives and SEVIS functionalities.
• Oversee the gathering, analysis, documentation, and validation of system requirements using industry best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, development teams, and quality assurance to ensure clear and actionable requirements.
• Facilitate the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business and system requirements.
• Define project scope and objectives in partnership with stakeholders.
• Develop process models, workflows, wireframes, and user stories as required.
• Translate business needs into functional and non-functional requirements.
• Maintain and manage a central repository of requirements artifacts.
• Lead the team in an Agile environment with at least 3 years of experience working in Scrum teams.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Developers to ensure Agile ceremonies and best practices are effectively implemented.
• Experience with Kanban and Scrum methodologies is highly desirable.Project Management & Productivity Enhancement:
  • Develop and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to organize project scope and tasks effectively.
  • Utilize JIRA, SharePoint, and Confluence to track project requirements, manage backlogs, and document knowledge-sharing resources.
  • Prepare analytical reports and assessments to evaluate team productivity, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions for process improvements.Process Improvement & Best Practices:
    • Define and refine requirements management methodologies, standards, and tools.
    • Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions.
    • Mentor and coach junior analysts on best practices in requirements management.Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
      • Act as a liaison between business units, end users, and the development team to facilitate clear communication and expectations.
      • Conduct stakeholder meetings, provide project updates, and mentor junior analysts in requirements gathering and Agile best practices.
      • Ensure seamless collaboration between technical and non-technical teams to optimize SEVIS functionalities.Testing & Quality Assurance:
        • Apply extensive understanding and application of Cucumber and Gherkin for behavior-driven development (BDD).
        • Work closely with QA teams to define acceptance criteria and test cases based on business needs.
        • Ensure requirements are testable, clear, and concise, enabling high-quality software delivery.Required Qualifications
          • 10+ years of related work experience, including:
            • 8+ years as a Business/Requirements Analyst working closely with development teams and end users.
            • 3+ years in an Agile environment, with hands-on experience in Scrum teams.
            • Proven experience leading and mentoring analysts in an IT project setting.
            • Proficiency in Agile tools and methodologies, including:
              • JIRA for backlog management and tracking.
              • Confluence for documentation and collaboration.
              • Experience working in an Agile environment (highly preferred).
              • Strong problem-solving and solutioning skills to enhance current work processes and drive efficiency.
              • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams.
              • Hands-on experience with Cucumber and Gherkin for BDD.
              • Ability to prepare analytical reports, assess team productivity, and drive continuous improvement.
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