Business Analyst

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a Business Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA. • This position is hybrid - 3 days per week on-site required Knowledge, Abilities and Experience: • Analytical Thinking Review, Analyze complex process and systems and break them down into manageable parts. • Has strong problem-solving skills - finds root causes, and not just symptoms. • Technical Proficiency Familiarity with enterprise software - like, Oracle, SQL Server. • Understanding of databases (SQL), APIs, Data Flow Diagrams. • Not necessarily a developer but should have a strong understanding of how IT systems work. • Requirements Gathering Proficiency Strong experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops. • Skilled at writing clear, testable, functional, and non-functional requirements. • Strong familiarity and previous experience with using Azure DevOPS (TFS) for creating and managing agile items - Product backlog, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks AND Test Plans and Test Cases. • Prepare diagrams explaining the modifications so that both technical staff and executive management can visualize and understand what must be done. Experience creating wireframes or visualization examples (Visio) from requirements. • Agile/Waterfall KnowledgeShould be previous experience in working with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) AND Waterfall projects. • Other Required and demonstrated work skillsCan translate from tech talk (Developers) to business users and business talk (Stakeholders) to developers. • Writes clear documents and delivers strong presentations. • Can handle pushback, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflict diplomatically. • Experience with Business Process Modelling - using/documenting Swim Lane and Flow Chart Diagrams. • Experience in rolling out new systems/processes and managing user adoption. • In addition to performing system integration testing (IT Testing), assists with User Acceptance Testing. • 5+ years of BA Experience in IT projects. • Must have strong oral and written communication skills. • IT software/application project experience required. Required Skills: • 5 Years - Agile Business Analyst; Strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodologies • 5 Years - Well versed with Scrum and Agile, Scaled Agile and Kanban methodologies • 5 Years - Technical experience in organizing and maintaining sprint and product backlogs • 5 Years - Technical experience translating client and product strategy requirement into application requirements and user stories. • 5 Years - Documenting high level Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases and execution of test cases. • 5 Years - Ability to analyze and document business and system processes. Desired Skills: • Prior State of VA IT Business Analyst Experience Strongly preferred This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.