Appian Business Analyst

Job Title: Appian Business Analyst Location: Chicago, IL || Onsite Duration: 12+ Months Interview Mode: Video We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong expertise in Business Process Management (BPM) and Appian low-code platform to drive digital transformation initiatives. The candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams| ensuring efficient process automation| solution design| and delivery of scalable Appian applications. Key Responsibilities1. Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with business stakeholders to elicit| analyze| and document business requirements (functional and non-functional).Conduct workshops| interviews| and process walkthroughs to understand current-state processes (AS-IS) and define future-state (TO-BE).Translate business needs into clear user stories| use cases| and acceptance criteria. Act as a trusted advisor to business and product owners.2. BPM & Process Optimization Identify opportunities for process improvement| automation| and re-engineering. Create process maps| BPMN diagrams| workflows| and decision models. Define KPIs and ensure continuous process monitoring and optimization. Leverage Appians process modelling capabilities to design end-to-end workflows.3. Appian Platform Expertise Work closely with Appian developers to design and deliver solutions using: Appian Process Modeler Records| Interfaces (SAIL)| and Reports Integration objects (REST/SOAP APIs)Decision rules and expression rules Support solution design| backlog grooming| and sprint planning in Agile environments. Validate solution design to ensure alignment with business requirements.4. Requirements Management & Documentation Develop and maintain: Business Requirement Documents (BRDs)Functional Specification Documents (FSDs)User Stories and Epics (Agile format)Ensure traceability from requirements through testing and deployment. Maintain proper documentation for compliance and audits.5. Agile Delivery & Collaboration Work within Agile/Scrum teams as a BA or Product Owner proxy. Participate in: Sprint planning Daily stand-ups Backlog refinement Sprint demos and retrospectives Prioritize backlog based on business value and feasibility Kind Regards, Simran Kaur Sr, US IT Recruiter | Cenicor Technologies Inc. Phone: (510)-956-8882 Email: Simran@cenicortech.com Web: www.cenicortech.com 5941 81st PL N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781