Job Title : Technical Business Analyst (1609)
Location : 1535 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85007
Duration : 6 months contract (possible extension)
Pay Rate : $51.00 / hr. on W2 (without benefits)
Onsite Role
Additional Information :
LOCAL PHOENIX CANDIDATES ONLY Candidates should apply with the ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate. Standard 7 year background check
Position Description :
The Technical Business Analyst’s primary objective is helping business customers implement technology solutions in a cost-effective and technically feasible way by determining the requirements of a project or program, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators, and partners.
Candidates submitted for technical business analysis roles at ADE IT must have excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences and must have expertise working on SCRUM teams in Agile environments
Job Duties :
- Understand what business units (internal customers) do, how goals are accomplished, and key process dependencies that may exist; participate in the QA process by understanding the implementation and helping to define test cases based on user requirements; support development teams in obtaining clarification of requirements / features from business units in a timely manner to avoid delays in the development cycle
- Identify, document, and communicate complex requirements across systems and business domains using ADE IT specified formats to ensure continuity of requirement documents across projects
- Prepare business process maps, high-level workflows, use cases, functional specifications, wireframes, process flow diagrams, identify / suggest feature requirements, develop user stories, and report mock-ups; identify business processes for redesign; determine how to improve existing business process; identify modifications to automated processes
- Develop Agile Product Backlog items for presentation to development teams and business owners including appropriate assumptions, acceptance criteria, user / system details, and non-functional requirements, as well as facilitate backlog grooming and sprint planning
- Understand the integration of processes across domains, scope, charter, and plans
- Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Skills Required :
Strong knowledge, skill, and experience associated with analysis of business processes of IT system applications, including system design and implementation in a full life cycle project development arenaWork with complex requirements across systems and business domains using specified formats to ensure continuity of requirement documents across projectsProficiency in facilitating backlog grooming and sprint planningExperience working on an Agile / Scrum teamExperience gathering requirements for API rulesHow to read and / or write basic SQL statementsRelational databases and database structuresDevelop Agile Product Backlog items for presentation to development teams and business owners including appropriate assumptions, acceptance criteria, user / system details, and non-functional requirementsDevelop and maintain Agile Product BacklogsExperience generating requirements from business units and using business requirement documentsProcess improvement, workflow, benchmarking, and / or evaluation of business processes requiredStrong experience in eliciting, detailing, documenting, and validating requirementsStrong understanding of lean methodologies like Agile, Scrum as well as WaterfallTeam leadership and design session facilitationStrong customer service principles and practicesEffective listening skills, problem analysis, and resolutionStrong interpersonal, presentation, oral, and written communication skillsExperience with analytical, research, and statistical methodsDemonstrated proficiency in typing and vocabulary in technologyUnderstand the integration of processes across domains, scope, charter, and plansProven strong problem-solving skills, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysisAdept at communicating the business directive, goals, and needs to the technical team and serving as a client interface for managing user expectations and achieving client satisfactionExpertise in establishing proper courses of action to ensure that work product is completed efficiently and on time / within proper time limitsIntermediate / advanced skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelOperate successfully in a strong team environmentFocus and guide self and team members in accomplishing work objectivesDeal effectively with others in antagonistic situations, using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflictMaintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organizationSet high standards of performance for self; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposedUse discretion, make sound decisions, and maintain confidentialityEmploy structured development methodologiesSynthesize various sources of information together into a clear and coherent document, process, or procedure.Respectfully question ideas and share a point of view with others in support of the business requirementsSkills Preferred :
Application development in IT departments in government or the private sectorEducation industry and working knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation ServerKnowledge of current Microsoft .NET technologies including SQL and SharePointScrum certification and IIBA certificationKnowledge of current Microsoft .NET technologies including C#, VB.NET, ASP.Net, and SharePoint highly preferredWorking knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation Services preferredExperience Required :
Minimum of 4 years’ practical experience in technical business analysis requiredApplicants must have a minimum of three years’ experience in scrum / agile environmentsHow to read and / or write basic SQL statementsExperience Preferred :
Experience in the education industry is preferredEducation Required :
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field and / or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required
Salary : $51
