Business Analyst I

Peak Performers has partnered with a national energy company to assist in their search for a remote Business Analyst I. In this contract position you will work directly with data scientists, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure AI and IT initiatives stay aligned with business goals and on track. The Team You Will be Joining • A growing company serving approximately 3.5 million customers across several states. Its primary business is the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas. Major duties • Attend and actively participate in Data Science and AI project meetings with business and technical stakeholders. • Maintain and manage Azure DevOps (ADO) boards, ensuring tickets are up-to-date and accurately reflect project progress. • Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and capturing detailed meeting notes and action items, risks and blockers. • Create presentations and documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences. • Translate business needs into clear documentation and action items. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and document business requirements, support task prioritization, sprint planning and retrospectives. • Support Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. • Monitor project timelines and deliverables, helping to identify and mitigate risks. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team and organization. What are we looking for? • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. • Foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts and IT systems or data analytics. • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project lifecycle. • Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar project tracking tools. • Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. • Willingness to take on new tasks or learn • Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred. • Basic understanding of data pipelines and machine learning workflows preferred. • Experience or coursework in project management is a plus. Exciting Opportunity Details • Rate: $40.55/hour • W2 Contract • Worksite Location: Remote • 1 year contract The Peak Performers difference • Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days • Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan • Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement • We pay weekly through direct deposit • In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future. Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. Hv25169917