Business Analyst

Business Analyst/Product Analyst - Gas Operations Agile Release Train Location: Remote (Working Eastern Time Zone hours) Duration: 12-month contract to start with strong possibility of extension and/or conversion • We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst / Product Analyst to support the Gas Operations team within the Gas Innovation Agile Release Train (ART). This role requires a high-energy, self-motivated professional who can quickly ramp up and contribute in a fast-paced Agile environment. • The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in Azure DevOps (ADO), backlog management, and Agile delivery, along with a solid understanding of business systems and industry requirements-preferably within the utilities sector. Key Requirements • Strong experience with Azure DevOps (ADO), including backlog management and support (required) • Experience in the utilities industry (required) • Familiarity with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) or similar operational systems (highly preferred) • Experience working in a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment (preferred) • Proven ability to collaborate across business, product, and technical teams Role Responsibilities • Partner with business stakeholders, product managers/owners, and technical teams to gather and refine requirements • Elicit, document, and maintain requirements in the form of epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria within ADO • Facilitate meetings and workshops with cross-functional teams, including business, design, and development • Analyze and document current and future state (As-Is / To-Be) business processes, including system inputs, outputs, and integrations • Support backlog grooming, prioritization, and ongoing backlog maintenance • Ensure traceability across requirements, test cases, and defects throughout the development lifecycle • Participate in and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including defect tracking and root cause analysis • Validate that delivered solutions align with defined business needs and acceptance criteria • Assist in the development of training materials and provide product support to business users • Collaborate with design teams during discovery phases to define user requirements and solution approaches • Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving internal controls, operational efficiency, and client service • Support RFP efforts, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and solution demonstrations • Assist with business case development, feasibility studies, and analysis for technology initiatives • Perform additional duties and project support as needed About the Environment • This role operates within a highly collaborative Agile environment, supporting critical gas operations systems. SCADA systems play a key role in this space, enabling remote monitoring and control of distributed assets such as pipelines, compressor stations, and processing plants, ensuring safe and efficient operations. You will receive the following benefits: • Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family • Dental & Orthodontia Benefits • Vision Benefits • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance • Hospital Indemnity Insurance • 401(k) • Paid Sick Time Leave • Legal and Identity Protection Plans • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit • 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.