Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid – 2 days onsite/week, Tuesday & Wednesday preferred) Duration: 6 Months (Possible extension up to 12 months) Employment Type: W2 Contract Required Skills: • 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst. • 1+ year of experience with Microsoft SharePoint. • 1+ year of experience with Azure DevOps, including creating User Stories and queries. • Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. • Strong experience in requirement gathering, documentation, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Preferred Skills: • 2+ years of experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs. • Experience leading cross-functional teams and facilitating stakeholder meetings. • Experience supporting end-user documentation and training. Key Responsibilities: • Gather, analyze, and document business requirements. • Facilitate meetings with business users, technical teams, and external vendors. • Create and manage User Stories and enhancement requests in Azure DevOps. • Perform and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT). • Maintain project documentation in SharePoint. • Translate business needs into technical requirements. • Track issues, communicate project updates, and support system enhancements. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. Work Schedule: • Hybrid work model (2 days onsite per week). • No remote-only option. • Local Michigan candidates are strongly preferred. • Non-local candidates must be willing to relocate at their own expense and work onsite without delay. Interview Process: • 1st Round: Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams (video required; candidate should use a laptop and be prepared to share their screen if requested). • 2nd Round: In-person interview in Lansing, MI (mandatory if selected).