Product Analyst at Kforce Inc in Merrimack, New Hampshire

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Merrimack, NH that is seeking a Product Analyst.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate and lead discovery for Feature/Epic Definition with Squad Leader and Scrum Master to prioritize Epics


• Ensure analysis artifacts (i.e. use cases and supporting documentation) are updated and available for story execution


• Write feature-level (Sub-Initiative) epics and facilitate story grooming/refinement sessions to ensure they meet the Definition of Ready


• Lead collaboration with key Business, IT, Legal, Compliance & Risk partners to define product features and monitor trends


• Establish stakeholder meetings to include demos of sprint deliverables and impact analysis results (User Experience Design, Legal, Outside business groups)


• Lead organizational readiness activities through the lifecycle of the project to proactively mitigate risks related to product delivery


• Communicate issues and client feedback to the Squad Leader in a clear, concise and timely manner


• Act as Subject Matter Expert as needed in Release Planning, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives for assigned initiatives and features


• Create/Document/Review initiatives, Sub-Initiatives, Epics & Stories


• Identify business requirements, document improvement opportunities, share with Scrum Team and at PA Community of Practice


• Collaborate strategically with the QA team on QA test plan review to provide clarity on epic requirements / acceptance criteria


• Perform End to End Business Acceptance Testing in Acceptance Region and ensure the traceability of test cases.


• Assist with readiness and deployment activities for each release

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred


• CPAB/CSPO certification is desirable


• Demonstrated knowledge (6-9 years) of business analyst techniques, for example: elicitation, current/future state analysis, flow diagramming, benchmarking, business rules and risk analysis, user acceptance testing and product documentation


• Agile mentality; experience with Jira or similar Agile backlog management tool, Confluence, Mural preferred


• Enjoy solving problems and able to resolve conflicts through strong mediation skills


• Facilitating and orchestrating across multiple teams, BU, squads, business partners


• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills


• Proven analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Capable of facilitating a workshop, or speaking publicly to a broad audience


• Excellent time management skills


• Proven the ability to write clear, concise product documentation and communications


• Positive demeanor and flexible, with ability to adapt to the changing needs of the chapter

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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