Business Analyst

Business Analyst
Job ID
134523
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Windsor, Connecticut, United States Talascend is currently seeking a Business Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in Windsor, Connecticut. Overview This role involves leading requirement gathering, analyzing systems and processes, and acting as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders within a national accounts division. The Business Analyst will focus on business process improvement, documentation, and collaboration to ensure technical solutions align with business needs. Responsibilities Analyze existing systems and processes to identify inefficiencies or opportunities for improvement
Assist business stakeholders with scoping, business case development, and cost-benefit analysis
Elicit, document, and validate system requirements, enhancements, and updates independently
Lead requirements workshops or interviews with business stakeholders
Create user stories and business requirements documents (BRD)
Collaborate with technical teams to translate business requirements into system solutions
Participate in and provide analysis shaping scope, requirements, development estimates, and system designs
Partner with IT architects and developers on architecture, design, and data models
Track traceability of functional and technical specifications to requirements
Act as key interface between business stakeholders, users, and IT teams
Prepare reports, presentations, and demos for stakeholders
Assist in creating strategic roadmaps and managing deliverables and backlog grooming
Communicate changes and enhancements to developers, sponsors, and stakeholders
Participate in testing, review test scenarios, and assess defect severity
Validate releases with quality engineering teams and support UAT for business stakeholders
Manage documentation repositories and project documentation
Review progress, evaluate accuracy, and conduct project scoping and planning
Display analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities Qualifications Bachelors Degree (accredited) in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED with 7+ years of relevant work experience
7+ years experience as a digital/IT business analyst
Experience with swimlane diagramming and process modeling
Knowledge of agile, BABOK, and waterfall methodologies
Requirement elicitation for core technology and internal applications projects
Proficiency in Jira and Confluence
CCBA or CBAP certification
Experience with Salesforce
Basic SQL skills, experience with entity relationship diagrams and data mapping Preferred Qualifications Experience with process modeling tools and techniques
Additional data analysis or project management certifications We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.