Business Analyst
New Jersey, NJ (On-Site)
Job Description:
Position Overview
Seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams by analyzing business processes, identifying requirements, and driving data-driven solutions to improve organizational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Gather, document, and analyze business requirements from stakeholders
Create detailed functional specifications and user stories
Facilitate workshops and meetings between business and technical teams
Develop process flow diagrams, wireframes, and system documentation
Conduct gap analysis and recommend process improvements
Core Activities
Requirements Management: Elicit, analyze, and validate business requirements
Stakeholder Communication: Present findings and recommendations to leadership
Data Analysis: Interpret business data to identify trends and insights
Process Optimization: Map current state processes and design future state solutions
Quality Assurance: Support testing phases and user acceptance testing
Required Skills
Analytical: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Technical: Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and business intelligence tools
Documentation: Experience with requirements management tools (Jira, Confluence)
Methodology: Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and waterfall methodologies
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
2-4 years of business analysis experience
Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred Experience
Industry-specific domain knowledge
Certification in business analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA)
Experience with process modeling tools (Visio, Lucidchart)
Knowledge of database concepts and data modeling
Project management experience
Key Skills:
- BA, SQL, EXCEL, MAPPINGS