Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a Business Analyst in Richmond, Virginia. The selected Business Analyst will serve as the contact point for analyzing our business partners' needs to identify business problems and propose technical solutions. They will gather, evaluate, and document requirements for new systems, system enhancements, or system defects based on business user input, technical requirements, and constraints.
Position type: Full-time / Contract to Hire
Duration: 6+ month contract with option to hire, likely extensions Location: Richmond, Virginia
As a Business Analyst,you will:
Analyze and solve business problems using technical solutions
Collect, analyze, and document user and functional requirements in an IT environment
Understand the business and system processes as they relate to a project or initiative's goals
Define and document user requirements to include requirements elicitation techniques such as stakeholder analysis, acceptance criteria, and effort estimation
Analyze and document system requirements with Use Case Modeling, User Stories, Story Mapping, or other compliant techniques
Work alongside all levels of technical staff and bring business knowledge to projects, while acting as a liaison between the business partners and the technical staff
Work closely with cross-functional agile project teams and help drive projects across the design, development, and testing
Maintain a high level of communication between business partners and development teams
Communicate requirements and solutions orally in meetings and presentations with key users
Ability to participate and/or facilitate daily SCRUMs with technical teams, participate in daily standups, and retrospectives
Ensure enhancements and defects are implemented as specified
Work within the defect management system
Drive required Agile development practices, as well as various SDLC methodologies, identify improvement opportunities, and help execute change
Work on multiple projects at once, reevaluating priorities and deadline
Enhance existing position though organizational effectiveness, implementing best practices, and continuous improvement
The ideal candidate will have:
5 to 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst working directly with Business Sponsors and Business Users gathering, analyzing, and documenting functional requirements.
Experience working as a Business Analyst in both Agile and SDLC environments
Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio, SharePoint, and Project).
Knowledge of SQL or other query languages and tools (or willingness to learn)
Experience working with software development/defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar products
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Thank you! David Slaymaker Senior Recruiter 507-250-4420 david.slaymaker@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $60-65/hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
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