Job Description

Optomi, in partnership with broadcasting network, is seeking a Business Analyst II to be responsible responsible for helping business partners implement technology solutions in a cost-effective way by determining the requirements of a product, project or program, and communicating them clearly to teams. Business Analyst II provides general analytical support across the IT organization, and therefore should understand key business processes, key business drivers, as well as short and long-term strategies and related technologies. During development, he/she deals with issues and questions, while providing support in implementing required changes. The Business Analyst III also performs user testing and supports quality efforts.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Working a hybrid (2 days on site) in Alexandria, VA!
• Working under a 6 month contract to hire!
• Working for an organization going through digital transformations with lots of room for future growth!

Responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Aligns technology solutions with business strategies comprised of moderate to complex business processes.
• Establishes a strong, positive relationship with business units and Product Managers to identify and document business requirements.
• Prioritizes business line demands conducts and participates in planning and prioritization meetings with business representatives; develops a prioritized list of project work including software modifications, report requests, and other business system-related development work to reflect the priorities of the organization.
• Acts as a facilitator within all phases of the application lifecycle except development to assist the collective effort of business units towards their objectives.
• Ensures accurate translation of business requirements into functionality.
• Collaborates with product or project teams, business partners and IT leaders, and often leads planning efforts related to their work.
• Manages ambiguity and creates accurate project effort estimates.
• Recognizes the implications of business strategy changes and effectively engages project stakeholders.
• Develops training materials or process documentation; Supports and trains staff and business partners
• Investigates, resolves, and escalates problems and serves as escalation point for others.
• Supports Scrum Master during application implementation.

Experience of the right candidate:

• 5 or more years of relevant experience, including:
• Experience in requirements gathering process for IT systems
• Experience In working closely with engineering, quality assurance, and customer support teams
• Experience in data migration and Integration
• Experience with relational databases, and writing queries
• Experience with reporting, SSRS or Power BI
• Experience developing support materials, including SOPs and Help Guides
• Experience leading joint application sessions (JAD)
• Experience with tracking risks and changes
• Bachelor’s degree in technology-related field
• Professional certification in Business Analysis (PBI) or any relevant certifications preferred

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