Business Analyst in Wichita, Kansas

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Business Analyst (US)

Reports to:

Director of Product

Location:

Wichita Office or Remote

Department:

Product Management

Annual Salary:

TBD depending on experience

Job Purpose/Summary

This person is instrumental in aligning business objectives with
technical solutions by gathering, analyzing, and documenting
requirements, facilitating clear communication between stakeholders and
development teams throughout the project lifecycle. They collaborate
with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical
specifications, support testing efforts, and identify opportunities for
process improvement. By managing risks, change requests, and stakeholder
relationships, they ensure that software projects meet user needs,
adhere to regulatory requirements, and deliver value to the
organization. Deep domain knowledge enables them to provide informed
guidance and recommendations, contributing to the success of software
development initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand
business needs, eliciting and documenting detailed requirements for
software projects or enhancements.

Analysis and Documentation: Analyze gathered requirements, identifying
gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement. Document
requirements in clear, concise, and unambiguous terms using tools such
as use cases, user stories, and process flows.

Communication: Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and
development teams, ensuring clear communication of requirements,
expectations, and project status throughout the development lifecycle.

Solution Design: Work with development teams to translate business
requirements into technical specifications and solution designs. Ensure
alignment between business objectives and proposed technical solutions.

Testing Support: Collaborate with QA teams to develop test plans, test
cases, and acceptance criteria based on documented requirements. Support
testing efforts by clarifying requirements and validating software
functionality.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes,
improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of software solutions
through proactive analysis and feedback.

Risk Management: Identify potential risks and dependencies early in the
project lifecycle. Work with stakeholders to mitigate risks and develop
contingency plans to address issues as they arise.

Change Management: Facilitate the management of change requests,
assessing the impact on existing requirements, schedules, and budgets.
Ensure that changes are properly documented, approved, and communicated
to relevant stakeholders.

Domain Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of the business domain,
including industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements,
to provide informed guidance and recommendations.

Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with
business stakeholders, development teams, and other project participants
to foster collaboration and ensure project success.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science (CS), Computer
Information Systems (CIS), Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), or
Electronics & Computer Technology (ECT) or equivalent work experience

3 Years Minimum Business Analyst experience

Experience with Agile development.

Experience with Web Apps, and Native Mobile Apps (iOS and Android)

Experience with JIRA Software preferred.

Ability to multitask and thrive in fast-paced environment.

Ability to work independently in remote or office environment with
little direct supervision.

Working conditions

Should be willing to work in a variety of settings as needed. Flexible
to work long hours as required.

Physical requirements

Prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position at a desk and
working on a computer.

Direct reports

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