Business Analyst III - BA 24-16602

Job Title: Business Analyst III
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Duration: 32 weeks with possible extension
Schedule: Part-time, 24 hours/week

This is a part-time, short-term contract role with a possibility of extension. The position requires local candidates only, as it includes monthly in-person meetings. Applicants should have proficiency in Visio and Microsoft Office and must excel in communication, as this is a customer-facing role.

• Develop business cases in collaboration with university partners.
• Work with Project Manager on requirements gathering, management, and communication strategies.
• Clearly articulate business opportunities and objectives.
• Conduct current state and root cause analyses when necessary.
• Plan and use modeling techniques (scope, process, data, interface models, etc.) for requirements analysis.
• Partner with Project Manager for requirements validation, project scope management, user acceptance, and deployment planning.
• Conduct feasibility analysis and coordinate project planning to meet objectives and timelines.
• Gather, analyze, and document data requirements, defining scope and objectives.
• Prioritize requirements with partners and create conceptual prototypes/mock-ups.
• Apply business process modeling, traceability, and quality management techniques.
• Ensure effective communication and problem-solving for requirements management.
• Facilitate requirements approvals and decision-making.
• Validate requirements and assist in design, test case reviews, and change request processing.
• Advise stakeholders on requirements management in conjunction with Project Management.
• Monitor task prioritization, issues resolution, and compliance with project deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate requirements management activities and collaborate with other business analysts.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement strategies for business analysis processes.
• Develop metrics to evaluate the long-term success of solutions and review effectiveness via test results.
• Provide regular status reports and handle additional duties as assigned.

• Skills Required:

  • Strong business acumen and technical knowledge.
  • Experience in technology and application development, including technical requirements.
  • Excellent listening, research, and attention to detail.
  • Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills, including consulting.
  • Proficiency in systems engineering concepts, cost/benefit analysis, and business case development.
  • Expertise in business analysis methods and modeling techniques.
  • Proven capability in developing functional and non-functional requirements, use cases, data, and process flows.
  • Ability to work independently, with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Skilled at coordinating multiple tasks and giving presentations.
  • Proficiency in client relationship management, process mapping, project management, and production support.
  • Proficient in MS Office and Visio.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • IIBA CBAP or PMI-PBA certification.
  • Background in business or relevant education.
  • Familiarity with ITIL framework and IT product methodologies.
  • Experience with testing techniques and software.
  • Experience in higher education is a plus.