Business Analyst

Summary

Join VetsEZ as a remote Business Analyst supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. Lead a team in SAFe Agile software development, focusing on planning and design. Identify and resolve project issues, analyze business problems, and determine IT solutions. Collaborate with developers and UX/UI designers to translate concepts into functional online experiences. Coordinate documentation, team communication, and post-project evaluations. Define business system objectives and scope, gathering and analyzing data and user needs. Provide hardware and software procurement recommendations. Work closely with managers and end-users to find optimal IT solutions. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to take on additional tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
• Minimum of 8 years of professional analyst experience
• Experience in data analytics and programming
• Experience designing basic UX/UI with wireframes, ability to present wireframes to clients and explain the layout and functionality
• ServiceNow and Atlassian JIRA application experience
• Experience conducting research and analysis and experience with requirements elaboration and analysis
• Certifications in business analysis or Agile methodologies (e.g., CBAP, IIBA, Certified SAFe Practitioner)
• Experience teaching processes and tools to new users
• Expert level in Microsoft Office Applications, including Project
• Proficiency with Microsoft tool suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio & Project
• Excellent verbal and written communication including effective documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and engage in all aspects of SAFe Agile software development, primarily for planning and design
• Identify, resolve project issues and analyze complex business problems and determine an IT solution
• Understanding both Behavior-Driven and Test-Driven development
• Collaborate with Developers and UX/UI designers to help translate visual concepts into functional online experiences
• Coordinate documentation updates, team communications, and conduct post-project evaluation
• Define objectives and scope of business systems. Gather and analyze business data and user needs
• Provide recommendations on hardware and software procurement to support client's business goals
• Work closely with managers and end users to determine the best IT solution
• Ability to work cross-functionally with different team members and stakeholders
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAFe/Agile, Certified SAFe Practitioner certification is preferred
• Experience with the VA or other Government agencies
• Ability to obtain government clearance

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training opportunities
• Remote Opportunity