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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11812032 Business Analyst
Req number:
R2273
Employment type:
Full time
Worksite flexibility:
Remote
Job Summary
As the Business Analyst will work closely with project managers and
cross-functional teams to support technology deployments, platform
evaluations, and enhance business processes.
Job Description
We are looking for a Business Analyst to bridge the gap between
business stakeholders and IT solutions, ensuring that our projects
deliver value and align with our strategic goals. This position will be
full-time and remote.
What You\'ll Do
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure seamless integration of
business analysis within the project management lifecycle
- Elicit, analyze, and validate requirements for changes to business
processes, policies, and information systems
- Develop comprehensive technical documentation that clearly outlines
system functionalities, business processes, and user guides to
facilitate understanding and usage across all levels of the
organization
- Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and work with
stakeholders to define and document business needs, and securing
formal signoff from stakeholders to ensure alignment with business
objectives and approval for project progression
- Translate business requirements into user stories or functional
specifications for IT implementation, ensuring clarity for
development teams
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units,
fostering a collaborative environment to ensure successful
technology solutions
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and work closely with the scrum
team, providing support as needed to the ScrumMaster
- Utilize project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps to
track and manage business analysis tasks within project frameworks
- Perform analysis on existing systems and processes, recommending
improvements and innovative solutions
- Support the creation and execution of test plans to ensure solutions
meet business requirements
- Contribute to the development of training materials and assist with
user training sessions
- Manage and prioritize backlogs in coordination with business product
owners and project managers
- Develop a deep understanding of the business domain to add value to
discussions and decision-making processes
What You\'ll Need
Required:
- Bachelor\'s degree in IT, Business, or a related field
- 2-4 years of experience in a business analysis role, preferably
within an IT or technology-focused environment
- Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies and working with
Agile teams; familiarity with Scrum and Kanban is a plus
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to
handle complex information with accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record
of effectively engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies
- Experience in developing and executing test plans to validate
solution effectiveness
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as
independently with minimal supervision
- Flexible and adaptable, able to navigate shifting priorities and
embrace new challenges
- Experience with multiple SDLCs
Preferred:
- Proficiency with tools like Jira or Azure DevOps for managing
requirements and tracking project progress
Physical Demands
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job
functions consistent with t e ADA and other federal, state and local
standards
- Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of
the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend
meetings, etc.
- Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a
mouse, keyboard, and monitor
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this
application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or
otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please
direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888)
824 - 8111.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or
applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information,
disability or being a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to
take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all
persons regardless of race
