JOB SUMMARY
As a Business Analyst on our Agile software development team, you will apply communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to define business requirements to deliver business value to the customer. Perform business analytic functions including, but not limited to; requirements elicitation, business process analysis, change management and project support. Successfully complete straight-forward tasks and smaller, well-scoped challenges independently, and identify appropriate actions and modify guidelines that have been provided to address a challenge. Apply strong communication skills to build relationships, connect people, and support team members.
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Requirements Elicitation: Conduct interviews and product analysis to gather business requirements via workshops, workflow storyboards, use cases, scenarios, and other methods to define business needs.
- Requirement Documentation & Process Analysis: Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to support user stories/ requirements and to provide direction to the project team, including developers and testers.
- Strategic Analysis: Understand business needs in order to review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
- Works with Agile Team: Work closely with the development team to transform business requirements into actionable user stories, ensuring they are well-defined, testable, and aligned with project goals.
- Assist in the validation and testing of deliverables to ensure they meet business requirements and customer expectations.
- Collaboration: Act as a bridge between the business, development teams, fostering open and effective communication to ensure alignment and understanding of project objectives.
- Supports Release Train Product Manager/Product Owner with backlog refinement and definition of work that provides business value to the customer.
- Facilitate demonstrations and training to end users for modified and new systems/technologies.
- Lead and motivate members of the project team.
- Implement and keep up-to-date with business analysis best practices.
- Develop a strong business knowledge.
- Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from the Senior Product Owner or higher in the Product family.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 1-3 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in Agile software development environments.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Proficiency in requirement management tools and agile project management software.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organization.
- Technical skills in SQL and Python are a plus, but not required.
- Experience in the P&C Insurance industry preferred.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Predominately sedentary office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required.
- The physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.
- The work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.
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The salary range reflected is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. Â In addition to base salary, this role is incentive compensation and benefits eligible, and individual salary will ultimately be determined based on individual experience, skills, qualifications and geographic location.Â
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