Business Analyst

Location: Richmond, VA Position Type: Onsite Interview Type: In-Person Contract Length: 1 year + possible extensions Position Overview: This role supports the full lifecycle of IT applications by combining project management, business analysis, and technical coordination to deliver reliable, user-focused solutions. Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of expert-level experience in negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in requirements solicitation techniques • 5+ years of strong professional oral and written communication skills • 5+ years of project management experience Preferred / Desired Qualifications: • 5+ years of working knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Iterative approaches • Considerable experience and strong understanding of technologies such as .NET, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, ETL, and BizTalk • Considerable experience and knowledge of MicroStrategy, relational databases, hardware, and telecommunications • Considerable experience and understanding of messaging systems, network protocols, and Microsoft Dynamics • Experience with web application and GUI development, reporting, data movement, and data warehousing • Experience with data analysis, data profiling, data mapping, and validation techniques • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience Duties: • Assist in planning system changes and implementing new applications aligned with business needs and technical standards • Analyze policies and procedures to identify system requirements and operational impacts • Elicit, document, and manage both technical and business requirements throughout the project lifecycle • Evaluate the impact of system changes and communicate implications to stakeholders • Manage stakeholder expectations and act as a liaison between users, IT teams, and vendors • Develop project plans and ensure adherence to established project management methodologies and standards • Coordinate requirements through testing phases to ensure high-quality deliverables • Design and execute system testing strategies, including regression and enhancement testing • Create test schedules aligned with project timelines and scope • Identify, analyze, and report defects, recommending corrective actions to stakeholders and vendors • Validate that system enhancements meet business and functional requirements • Coordinate and support system deployments, including executing enhancements and release activities • Communicate release plans, risks, and contingency strategies to stakeholders • Facilitate release meetings and ensure readiness across impacted teams • Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and leadership to resolve cross-functional issues • Build and maintain strong professional relationships to support project success • Develop and deliver training materials for end users • Assess training needs and ensure users can effectively and independently utilize systems • Evaluate training effectiveness and update materials as needed • Maintain knowledge of business processes and supported systems to provide ongoing support and improvements • Demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and commitment to continuous learning and development