Business Analyst 2

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Job Description:

A Business Analyst 2 is expected to write clear and concise user stories, requirements, and work items for the development team. A successful Business Analyst should demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to understand and break down complex problems. The Business Analyst is learning to work with all levels and types of users such as stakeholders, business users, development team members, and peers. In their personal growth, a Business Analyst should strive to learn new things each day. They should be actively continuing their Business Analyst or Agile education to work toward some first-level certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Documents user stories and supporting documents for the team
• Facilitates the gathering of requirements with discussions with stakeholders and the development team
• Learns how to use the supported software product(s)
• Learns about the supported department’s business and workflows
• Uses tools to create wireframes and workflows that support different options and recommendations
• Learns about roles and responsibilities on the team and how the BA fits into that team
• Observes how team leaders are implementing software development and/or Agile on their team and growing their implementation skills
• Learns basic backlog organization skills

Skills:

• Communication - Communicates with wider team. Provides feedback on communication of others
• Growth Mindset - Actively looks for opportunities to try and learn new things. Hungry to try new tools and techniques or try new areas of the business to test yourself
• Empathy & Humility - Constantly pushes for a better understanding of the needs and perspectives of those outside your viewpoint. Makes sound decisions keeping customer in the forefront
• Initiative - Does not wait to be asked. If you are stuck on something you seek help quickly
• Objectivity & Adaptability - Objective in evaluating your work and comfortable and accepting of new contexts and roles
• Analysis - Growing: Provides in-depth breakdown of processes and system needs
• Attention to Detail - Completes tasks to a good level of detail. Maps out failure states. Thinks about interaction details
• Business Context - Knows how the business operates on a high level and understands their core team metrics. Uses that knowledge in daily decision making with help
• Collaboration - Growing: Works collaboratively and takes turns in a team, but is not always aware of the challenges faced by other team members
• Documentation - Growing: Is able to use documentation as a tool for storing and modifying information
• Process Thinking - Understands their team's practices and processes
• Product Knowledge - Understands the purpose of the product. Learns how it can be adapted to meet different needs
• Culture and Togetherness - Is conscious of signaling and tries to act as you expect other team members to act. Works to develop good positive relationships. Participates in team activities

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Systems or engineering fields, or equivalent experience
• 1 - 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience writing user stories/requirements
• Common understanding of Product Development and Software Development Life Cycles
• Experience with mockups/prototypes to display visual requirements and concepts
• Experience working on a project with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities or initiatives
• Organizational skills with a self-starter mentality
• Exposure to Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools a plus
• Business Analyst, Agile, or Scrum related certifications a plus

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We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $57,100.00 - $121,100.00 per year.

Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

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