Business Analyst III

Position Title: Business Analyst III Location: Alexandria VA Assignment Type: 6 months contract to hire Pay Rate: $58 - $65 / Hourly Work Schedule: Hybrid, Tuesday & Thursday onsite Benefits: This position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Position Overview: The Business Analyst III, Media Systems is responsible for helping business partners implement technology solutions in a cost-effective way by determining the requirements of a product, project or program, and communicating them clearly to teams. The Business Analyst III provides general analytical support across the IT organization, and therefore should understand key business processes, key business drivers, as well as the short and long-term strategies and related technologies. During development, he/she deals with issues and questions, while providing support in implementing required changes. The Business Analyst III also performs user testing and supports quality efforts. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Aligns technology solutions with business strategies comprised of moderate to complex business processes. • Establishes a strong, positive relationship with business units and Product Managers to identify and document business requirements. • Prioritizes business line demands, conducts and participates in planning and prioritization meetings with business representatives; develops a prioritized list of project work including software modifications, report requests, and other business system-related development work to reflect the priorities of the organization. • Acts as a facilitator within all phases of the application lifecycle except development to assist the collective effort of business units towards their objectives. • Ensures accurate translation of business requirements into functionality. • Collaborates with product or project teams, business partners and IT leaders, and often leads planning efforts related to their work. • Manages ambiguity and creates accurate project effort estimates. • Recognizes the implications of business strategy changes and effectively engages project stakeholders. • Develops training materials or process documentation; supports and trains staff and business partners. • Investigates, resolves, and escalates problems and serves as escalation point for others. • Supports Scrum Master during application implementation. Requirements for success: • 7 years' related experience, including: • Experience in requirements gathering process for IT systems • Experience in data migration, integration and governance • Experience with MSSQL server, relational databases, and writing simple queries • Experience with reporting, SSRS or Power BI • Experience developing support materials, including SOPs and Help Guides • Experience leading joint application sessions • Experience with tracking risks and changes • Bachelor's degree in technology-related field • Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) preferred Skills/Abilities Required: • Strong understanding of user experience and risk management best practices • Skilled in business process engineering and information governance • Demonstrated knowledge of at least one software development methodology • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical/complex information both verbally and in writing • Possess a "can-do" style and a demonstrated interest in understanding the business • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Effective time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and respond to emergency situations effectively • Strong leadership skills coupled with a drive to innovate • Ability to work well both independently and in a team, establishing and maintaining cooperation, understanding, trust and credibility • Ability to function and adapt to new goals, practices, etc. within a dynamic work environment • Proactively stays current in requisite skills within job scope, and incorporates knowledge and feedback into work • Consistently demonstrates respect for inclusion, diversity, and ethics Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. IND 005-010