Business Analyst III

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, BCforward, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job Title: Business Analyst III Location: (Virtual, OH) Duration: Contract - 6 months Pay Range: $82/hr - $85/hr (W2) Job ID: 373886 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Business Analyst III to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Power BI development, data analysis, and stakeholder facilitation and a proven ability to translate business needs into functional designs, deliver executive dashboards, and drive risk-based decisions. Responsibilities: • Evaluate the current Power BI environment and rebuild reports and dashboards to reduce complexity and remove unused data sources. • Engage line-of-business stakeholders to elicit requirements, decompose them into clear functional specifications, and complete functional designs. • Collaborate with technical team members to communicate requirements and support creation of technical designs. • Conduct research and development on banking industry trends, data engineering and architecture, and data security topics. • Provide support and troubleshooting for data platforms and related integrations. • Plan and execute internal projects, including legacy system replacement, monitoring and analytics improvements, tool development, and technical documentation. • Offer guidance and mentoring to team members and promote best practices. • Manage and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines. • Organize project information, track progress, and proactively identify and resolve blockers and issues. • Evaluate tool capabilities and compatibility with MFA and PAM solutions to support IAM strategy. • Facilitate risk-based discussions with stakeholders to drive informed decision-making. • Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards for executive reporting and performance tracking. • Assist in defining project scope and objectives with relevant stakeholders and ensure technical feasibility. • Build and maintain a pipeline of future IAM-related work to support long-term security objectives. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Hands-on Power BI experience, including data modeling, DAX, and visualization best practices. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. • Clear written and verbal communication with the ability to tailor content to business, management, and technical audiences. • Meeting facilitation skills, including driving discussions and capturing decisions and action items. • Familiarity with SDLC, release management, and assisting in project management tasks. • Bachelor's degree in business or technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Skills: • Financial services or financial crimes domain knowledge. • Familiarity with Single Sign-On and IAM concepts and technologies, including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and MFA. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: • Competitive compensation and benefits. • Opportunities for growth with global clients. • A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.