Job Title: IT Business Analyst Location: Lansing, MI Work Schedule: 2 days a week onsite, 3 days remote Contract Duration: 12+ months Experience Required: Minimum 12 years in business analysis, 10 years in IT, 3 years of Azure DevOps experience Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled IT Business Analyst to join our team in Lansing, MI. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of experience in business analysis, with at least 10 years in the IT industry and 3 years of hands-on experience with Azure DevOps. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring that business requirements are effectively translated into technical specifications. Key Responsibilities: • Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements using various techniques, including interviews, surveys, and JAD sessions. • Business Process Analysis: Analyze current business processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. • Technical Documentation: Create detailed functional specifications, use cases, and user stories to guide the development team in implementing solutions. • Project Coordination: Work closely with project managers, developers, and quality assurance teams to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business objectives. • Azure DevOps Management: Utilize Azure DevOps for project tracking, backlog management, and collaboration with development teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones. • Jira Utilization: Leverage Jira for issue tracking and project management, ensuring that all tasks are documented and tracked effectively. • Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues. • Testing and Validation: Participate in testing activities, ensuring that solutions meet business requirements and quality standards. • Federal/State Government Projects: If applicable, engage with Federal/State government stakeholders, understanding their unique requirements and compliance standards. Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. • Experience: Minimum 12 years in business analysis, with at least 10 years in the IT sector and 3 years of experience using Azure DevOps. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management and issue tracking tools, specifically Azure DevOps and Jira. • SDLC Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and methodologies. • JAD Session Experience: Proven experience facilitating Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions to gather requirements and foster collaboration. • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering actionable insights and solutions. • Additional Experience: Federal/State Government experience is a plus.