Business Analyst

1 month ago


Montpelier, United States Vermont Mutual Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

As a Business Analyst on our Agile software development team, you will apply communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to define business requirements to deliver business value to the customer. Perform business analytic functions including, but not limited to; requirements elicitation, business process analysis, change management and project support. Successfully complete straight-forward tasks and smaller, well-scoped challenges independently, and identify appropriate actions and modify guidelines that have been provided to address a challenge. Apply strong communication skills to build relationships, connect people, and support team members.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Requirements Elicitation: Conduct interviews and product analysis to gather business requirements via workshops, workflow storyboards, use cases, scenarios, and other methods to define business needs.
  • Requirement Documentation & Process Analysis: Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to support user stories/ requirements and to provide direction to the project team, including developers and testers.
  • Strategic Analysis: Understand business needs in order to review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
  • Works with Agile Team: Work closely with the development team to transform business requirements into actionable user stories, ensuring they are well-defined, testable, and aligned with project goals.
  • Assist in the validation and testing of deliverables to ensure they meet business requirements and customer expectations.
  • Collaboration: Act as a bridge between the business, development teams, fostering open and effective communication to ensure alignment and understanding of project objectives.
  • Supports Release Train Product Manager/Product Owner with backlog refinement and definition of work that provides business value to the customer.
  • Facilitate demonstrations and training to end users for modified and new systems/technologies.
  • Lead and motivate members of the project team.
  • Implement and keep up-to-date with business analysis best practices.
  • Develop a strong business knowledge.
  • Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from the Senior Product Owner or higher in the Product family.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in Agile software development environments.
  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Highly motivated self-starter.
  • Proficiency in requirement management tools and agile project management software.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organization.
  • Experience in the P&C Insurance industry preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Predominately sedentary office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required.
  • The physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.
  • The work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.



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