IT Business Analyst

$50 - $56 IT Business Analyst | Long-term contract | Remote W2 ONLY Position Summary We are seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to support high-visibility enterprise technology initiatives. This individual will serve as a liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and project leadership to ensure successful delivery of IT solutions aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong requirements gathering and documentation experience, exceptional communication skills, and the confidence to work directly with executive and senior business stakeholders. This is not a junior-level role; candidates should bring at least five years of Business Analyst experience supporting complex IT projects and system implementations. Key Responsibilities + Lead requirements gathering sessions with business and technical stakeholders. + Collect, analyze, document, and maintain detailed business, functional, and system requirements. + Translate business needs into clear and actionable requirements for technical teams and vendors. + Support high-visibility IT projects and strategic enterprise initiatives. + Partner with executive leadership, business units, project managers, and technical teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables. + Assist in the development and enhancement of standards, procedures, and best practices related to systems implementation and support. + Consult with vendors and technical staff to ensure system functionality aligns with business goals, compliance requirements, and operational best practices. + Participate in evaluations of new technologies and solutions to improve operational efficiency and service delivery. + Support change management activities related to new system implementations and upgrades. + Research and analyze system issues, user concerns, and business process gaps utilizing analytical and problem-solving skills. + Coordinate and support testing efforts for new system implementations, enhancements, and upgrades. + Facilitate communication between stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. + Create project documentation, status reports, executive-level PowerPoint presentations, and meeting summaries. + Provide professional, proactive, and timely communication to internal and external stakeholders. + Assist with user support, training, and adoption efforts as needed. Required Qualifications + Minimum of 5 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst supporting enterprise IT projects. + Strong experience gathering, documenting, and managing business and functional requirements. + Experience supporting high-visibility or enterprise-wide technology initiatives. + Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and C-suite stakeholders. + Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. + Experience working in remote and cross-functional environments. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word. + Experience with collaboration and virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. + Ability to manage shifting priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment. + Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management experience. + Must be team-oriented, adaptable, and highly professional. Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field. + Experience supporting public sector, education, or enterprise environments. + Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as Asana or Microsoft Project. + Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, or digital transformation initiatives. + Experience with change management and user adoption activities.