Business Analyst II (4211)

Purpose of Position:

The Business Analyst (BA 2) provides analysis and recommendations to improve business efficiency and/or business process improvements. The BA 2 will analyze business needs, determine core competencies; and work in close association with the IT to get the business requests completed.

The BA 2 will function to translate business needs into requirements specifications and ensure the project scope aligns with project vision and budgetary requirements. The BA 2 will work with the development team to ensure business requirements are understood.

PMD is looking to hire someone with adequate business knowledge, excellent communication, and strong analytical skills.

Essential Functions:

The Business Analyst (BA 2) responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Succinctly describe a business need; determine whether it is required or optional.
• Ensure that requirements are fully identified and defined.
• Conduct one-on-one, small, and large team interviews.
• Conceptualize and define the scope of a project. Gain an understanding of the breadth of requirements and be able to effectively explain them without getting lost in the details.
• Perform gap analysis as required
• Document business requirements on the PMD-approved BRD templates
• Prioritize requirements and ensure focus is on key business needs.
• Participate in joint sessions with developers and other project team members. (Backlog Grooming, Sprint Prioritization, and Daily Scrum Meetings)
• Document Smoke Testing scenarios and participate in smoke testing efforts
• Create User Training material as required
• Meet deliverable deadlines.
• Represent the project team’s interest in the business and manage user expectations.
• Support Project Planning and Reporting activities.
• Ensure business satisfaction and manage expectations.
• Clear PMD roadblocks.
• On-site regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Performs other business tasks or functions as assigned.