Business Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

12 month+ Contract

Hybrid - 2 days per week on site (Wednesday's are a mandatory "in office" day.)

We are seeking a seasoned IT Business Analyst to lead analysis and requirements development for mission-critical enterprise applications. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders and technical teams to understand business needs, analyze data, and recommend process improvements. The analyst will play a key role in project planning, RFP development, cost estimation, impact analysis, and testing strategy implementation. Acting as a liaison to vendors and system owners, this position ensures IT solutions align with organizational goals and supports enterprise-wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead requirements gathering, process modeling, and documentation for complex IT projects.

· Develop RFP narratives, estimate project costs, and establish actionable project plans.

· Conduct impact analysis, implement test strategies, and coordinate quality assurance activities.

· Serve as a primary liaison between business teams, technical staff, and external vendors.

· Participate in enterprise-wide IT initiatives as required.

· Identify risks and escalate issues proactively to ensure project success.

· Analyze current business processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.

· Produce project artifacts, including use cases, sequence diagrams, swim lanes, and process flows.

· Organize requirement capture activities and ensure alignment with organizational strategic objectives.

· Facilitate workshops and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Expertise in business analysis methodologies, process modeling, and IT project planning.

· Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile, CMMI, or other industry-standard methodologies.

· Experienced in documenting business, functional, and technical requirements.

· Proficient in project estimation, planning, and forecasting.

· Ability to create detailed project analysis documentation.

· Advanced proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and Visio.

· Skilled in test planning, test case development, and QA coordination.

· Strong oral and written communication skills; capable of presenting to stakeholders at all levels.

· Ability to build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

· Capable of analyzing complex business problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective solutions.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT Project Management, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.

Vital Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits promotions, training, termination or any other condition of employment or career development.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected status.