IT Business Analyst

Job Requirements:
• Extensive experience in developing business, stakheolder and detailed requirements – functional and technical.
• Through understanding of Portfolio and project management processes
• Experience in enterprise transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of proper requirements specification and development, such as process/functional requirements definition methods, JAD/RAD sessions, use case development, process flow diagrams
• Proactive and experienced in requirements elicitiation techniques
• Extensive experience in Agile and Waterfall projects
• Expert knowledge in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• A deep understanding of technical concepts, principles and terminology.
• Knowledge of data science concepts and experience gathering data requirements. • Ability to work in a team environment with both employees and consultants is a must.
• Ability to communicate effectively across many different levels of technical and business teams.
• Ability to engage diplomatically with stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience with Agile and hybrid project methodologies.
• Superior presentation and negotiation skills.
• Proven management and organizational skills.
• Strong adaptability and capacity to work in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with Azure devops and othe enterprise applications is a plus
• Strong understanding of agile concepts
• Utilities experience is highly preferred.

Education & Certifications:
BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited school, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of applicable experience in the area of Business Analysis for Technology initiatives
• Any of the following BA certifications is highly preferred:
• IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• IIBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)
• IIBA Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA)
• IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC)
• IQBBA Certified Foundation Level Business Analyst (CFLBA)
• IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE)
• PMI-Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) Certification