Job Title: Business Analyst III Location: Chicago, IL Employment Type: Contract About Us: DMV IT Service LLC is a trusted IT consulting firm, established in 2020. We specialize in optimizing IT infrastructure, providing expert guidance, and supporting workforce needs with top-tier staffing services. Our expertise spans system administration, cybersecurity, networking, and IT operations. We empower our clients to achieve their technology goals with a client-focused approach that includes online training and job placements, fostering long-term IT success. Job Purpose: Seeking a skilled Business Analyst to support a high-impact Generative AI project. The role focuses on driving agile development processes, translating business needs into precise user stories, and ensuring seamless collaboration across design, architecture, and development teams. Requirements: Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and refine user stories in alignment with project objectives. Actively engage in all agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Coordinate closely with project leadership to ensure unified and efficient project delivery. Use Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), or similar tools to manage project requirements and track progress. Identify obstacles early and facilitate solutions to maintain development momentum. Bridge communication between technical teams and stakeholders for clear requirement understanding. Encourage a collaborative team environment and drive consensus across diverse groups. Continuously seek improvements to processes based on feedback and agile best practices. Required Skills & Experience: Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and systems to generate actionable insights. Technical Understanding: Familiarity with AI technologies and technical concepts. Effective Communication: Strong ability to convey information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Problem-Solving: Capable of critical thinking and developing practical solutions to challenges. Project Insight: Solid grasp of agile project management principles and sprint cycles. Adaptability: Comfortable working with shifting project priorities and emerging technologies. Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work with diverse teams and integrate varying perspectives. Preferred Skills / Certifications: Strategic Vision: Ability to align project work with broader business objectives. Innovative Thinking: Creativity in introducing new ideas to enhance outcomes. UX Awareness: Understanding of user experience principles to ensure AI solutions are intuitive and user-friendly. Qualifications: Substantial experience in business analysis within an agile framework, especially on AI or tech-driven projects. Expertise in writing clear and actionable user stories. Successful track record of working cross-functionally with design, architecture, and development teams. Proficiency with tools like Jira and Azure DevOps (ADO). Strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach. Excellent communication and facilitation skills to align various stakeholders. :