Business Analyst

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and strong writing skills to effectively manage and prioritize product development initiatives. As a Product Owner, you will play a key role in defining product visions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products that meet customer needs and business objectives. Analyze an organization and design its processes and systems, assessing the business model and its integration with technology. Assess current state, identify customer requirements, and define the future state and/or business solution. Research, gather and synthesize information.  Assess process gaps and recommend best practice solutions.

Responsibilities: 

• Product Vision and Strategy:
  • Define and articulate the product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals.
  • Develop and maintain a product roadmap, ensuring it reflects market trends, customer needs, and business priorities. 
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders, including customers, development teams, and senior management.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration to gather requirements, provide updates, and address concerns.
• Backlog Management:
  • Create, prioritize, and manage the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with the product roadmap and strategic goals.
  • Write clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and other documentation to guide development efforts. 
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving:
  • Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and challenges.
  • Apply critical thinking to make informed decisions that balance short-term needs with long-term objectives. 
• Communication and Writing:
  • Communicate product vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders through presentations, reports, and regular updates.
  • Produce high-quality written documentation, including product requirements, user manuals, and release notes. 
• Agile Methodology: 
  • Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Foster a collaborative and agile environment, promoting continuous improvement and innovation. 
• Performance Metrics:
  • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and inform future development.
  • Use data-driven insights to make recommendations for product enhancements and optimizations.

Must have:

• 3 years of experience in business analysis
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of additional experience in Information Technology

Bonus points if:

• Strong problem-solving skills to assess process gaps and recommend best practice solutions
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely

Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI and polygraph