Business Analyst – Change Management (HYBRID Vancouver, WA)

Business Analyst 3 (Vancouver, WA.) Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider dedicated to public service and environmental stewardship, is seeking a Business Analyst to join their Vancouver, WA team. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, document and improve processes, identify and evaluate solutions, and support asset management strategies. You’ll collaborate with the JI Enterprise Architect, Service Manager, and Asset Manager to advance Transmission Technology analysis, strategy, and development within a small, highly collaborative team. This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! Pay Rate: $57.00 – $61.00/hr. DOE. Location: Vancouver, WA. (HYBRID, 3days per 2-week pay period onsite required) Key Responsibilities • Conduct interviews, workshops, and research to gather, validate, and document business requirements. • Analyze, model, and map current and future state processes (both functional and technical). • Translate high-level needs into actionable requirements; facilitate decision-making and resolve stakeholder conflicts. • Evaluate solution alternatives and create documentation such as process flows, use cases, and user stories. • Assist with related testing and quality assurance. • Facilitate problem-solving and process improvement using tools such as Kanban or GE Workout. • Assess organizational maturity, identify gaps, and recommend improvement roadmaps (e.g., ITIL, P3M3, CMMI). • Conduct change impact analysis and recommend mitigation strategies. • Lead initiatives to drive operational efficiency and alignment with strategic goals. • Partner with SMEs and cross-functional teams for root cause analysis, lessons learned, and continuous improvement. • Coordinate with program managers and control center SMEs to develop forecasts, business cases, and program reports. • Support the development and refinement of asset management strategies, processes, and tools. • Analyze workflows, roles, and data quality; manage Asset Suite data and related SharePoint resources. • Conduct cost-benefit and lifecycle studies for repair vs. replacement decisions. • Assist with asset management plans, budgets, and performance tracking. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years, Associate’s with 10+ years, or 12+ years of progressive business analysis experience in lieu of a degree. • 8+ yrs: Business analysis, business systems analysis, process analysis, or change management. • Demonstrated skills in process re-engineering, optimization, and change management methodologies. • Strong understanding of how people navigate change and the organizational change process. • We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates • About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc: Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. PG/BH #13373