Business Analyst
First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026.
We are in search of a seasoned Business Analyst with 6 - 8 years of experience adept in deciphering processes and features, collaborating closely with both technical and product teams to translate requirements into actionable plans.
The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring seamless project delivery aligned with company objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives.
- Work closely with technical and product teams to translate business requirements into detailed user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria.
- Facilitate communication and understanding between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring a shared vision and common understanding of project goals.
- Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, identifying areas for improvement and optimization to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assist in the prioritization of features and requirements based on business value, technical feasibility, and resource constraints.
- Support the Product Owner in maintaining and refining the product backlog, ensuring it reflects the most current and valuable features and enhancements.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint review, providing valuable insights and clarification as needed.
- Should have experience with data analytics tools.
Reporting Relationships:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience in business analysis, with a strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies.
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into clear and concise technical specifications.
- Experience working in Agile development environments, with knowledge of Scrum or other Agile frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Critical Competencies For Success:
- Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and drive project success.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex business processes and requirements, identifying key insights and opportunities.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all aspects of business analysis and documentation.
- Continuous Learning: Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices in business analysis and product development.
Requirements:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives.
- Work closely with technical and product teams to translate business requirements into detailed user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria.
- Facilitate communication and understanding between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring a shared vision and common understanding of project goals.
- Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, identifying areas for improvement and optimization to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assist in the prioritization of features and requirements based on business value, technical feasibility, and resource constraints.
- Support the Product Owner in maintaining and refining the product backlog, ensuring it reflects the most current and valuable features and enhancements.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint review, providing valuable insights and clarification as needed.
- Should have experience with data analytics tools.
Skills
IT Business Analyst