AI Business Analyst

Company Overview At 4A Consulting, we turn complexity into opportunity. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, we are a women-owned, boutique consulting firm specializing in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to both the Federal Government and Fortune 500 clients. Our team blends deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to design tailored strategies that drive measurable and sustainable outcomes. We pride ourselves on an agile, collaborative approach that helps organizations navigate challenges and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. At 4A, we don’t just deliver projects, we build trusted partnerships that empower our clients to lead with confidence in the digital age. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to act as a liaison between business stakeholders, engineering teams, and enterprise technology teams to maintain, enhance, and integrate enterprise systems, data platforms, and AI-enabled capabilities. This role will focus on translating complex business needs into clear, testable specifications for data engineering, integrations, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in business analysis, enterprise data platforms, system integrations, and AI-enabled product environments. Key Responsibilities • Partner with business and technical stakeholders to understand enterprise systems, data platforms, and AI services • Define AI use cases, success metrics, and future-state workflows • Gather, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements • Translate business requirements into actionable specifications for engineering and AI teams • Map data structures and business processes including lineage, definitions, usage, and access controls • Create business process models, data flow diagrams, user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases • Support AI solution design including model inputs/outputs and workflow integration patterns • Partner with data engineering and AI teams on model lifecycle requirements and monitoring • Collaborate with security, privacy, compliance, and risk teams on governance requirements • Analyze financial transaction lifecycles including ACH, checks, and wires • Support data ingestion and streaming requirements using tools such as Qlik Replicate and Kafka • Perform business impact analysis and recommend scalable solutions • Promote best practices in business analysis, documentation, and testing readiness Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field • 8+ years of US experience in Business Analysis or Business Systems Analysis • Experience designing functional systems and structured data processes • Experience translating requirements for data engineering, integrations, or analytics solutions • Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Experience supporting AI/ML-enabled products Preferred Qualifications • Experience in data-intensive or platform-intensive environments • Knowledge of Qlik Replicate, Kafka, Tableau, or BI tools • Experience in financial services environments • Strong understanding of ACH, wires, checks, and transaction processing Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position. Why Join 4A • Be part of a mission-driven, women-owned consulting firm with a reputation for excellence. • Work on high-impact projects across federal and commercial clients. • Collaborate in an inclusive, growth-oriented culture where innovation is valued. • Access career development programs, mentorship, and learning opportunities. • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance. Equal Opportunity Statement 4A Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive hiring process. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact accommodations@4a-consulting.com. This email is intended solely for accommodation requests. Please note that 4A Consulting participates in the federal E-Verify program. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. 4A Consulting will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.