Senior Data Analyst

Position Overview The Business Data Analyst will analyze business objectives, identify problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and perform cost/benefit analysis to support improvements to existing systems or the development of new ones. This role will work closely with organizational units to understand current processes, data inputs/outputs, and operational workflows. The analyst will translate business needs into clear technical requirements, document user needs, system functions, and necessary steps for system enhancements. This includes reviewing system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine feasibility within existing environments. Key Responsibilities • Analyze existing business processes, requirements, and data flows to understand current operations and system functionality. • Elicit, document, and define comprehensive business requirements for new system implementations or enhancements. • Write clear and detailed Epics, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria for both functional and non-functional requirements. • Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, development teams, and QA to ensure alignment between business objectives and system capabilities. • Document current-state and future-state processes and identify opportunities for improvement. • Design and present visual data models, dashboards, and analytical insights to communicate trends and support decision-making. • Lead and facilitate data-focused workshops, requirement sessions, and interviews to gather information and resolve issues. • Maintain data-related documentation, including data dictionaries, BRDs, data mappings, and workflow diagrams. Required Skills & Experience • 8 Years – Required: Hands-on experience as a Business Data Analyst in the IT industry with strong analytical and documentation capabilities. • 8 Years – Required: Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to analyze complex, data-driven business problems and propose actionable solutions. • 8 Years – Required: Experience designing and optimizing data workflows and management processes using modeling or mapping tools. • 8 Years – Required: Strong proficiency in writing Epics, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria. • 8 Years – Required: Experience creating and maintaining data documentation such as data dictionaries, BRDs, and data mapping specifications. • 8 Years – Required: Ability to design and present visual data models, dashboards, and analytical reports. • 8 Years – Required: Demonstrated ability to lead data-focused meetings, document outcomes, and resolve data-related issues. Preferred Skills & Experience • 4 Years – Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 4 Years – Preferred: Strong ability to multitask and manage several data projects simultaneously. • 3 Years – Preferred: Working knowledge of SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF eligibility rules, including application of federal and state guidelines. • 3 Years – Preferred: Experience interpreting and applying policy within an integrated eligibility case management system. • 3 Years – Preferred: Prior experience leading and coordinating Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions. Work Schedule Remote Days: Wednesday & Friday Onsite Days: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday