We are seeking a Business Analyst for an 8-month contract position based in New Jersey. In this role, you will serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, analyzing business processes, gathering requirements, and recommending solutions to support strategic objectives and operational improvements. Responsibilities Gather and document business requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and analysis. Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement or automation. Translate business needs into functional specifications for development teams. Support testing, training, and deployment of new systems or enhancements. Facilitate communication between business users and IT teams throughout the project lifecycle. Prepare reports, dashboards, and documentation to support decision-making. Qualifications Required Experience with business analysis, requirements gathering, and process mapping. Strong knowledge of software development life cycle and Agile methodologies. Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Visio, JIRA, or Tableau. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Business Analyst certification (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA).