Senior Business Analyst

You want to work where you know you are a perfect fit. At aFit, a woman owned (WBE) company based in Indianapolis, we are devoted to being collaborative, honorable, and accountable. Our company provides project-based staffing for government and commercial organizations. To our prospective clients, aFit offers a talented workforce in a team-based environment to produce concrete and reliable outcomes. At aFit, we focus on building strong relationships and keeping the day-to-day flexible in an in-person or remote-enabled environment.

aFit Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note, this full-time position is in Indianapolis, IN and we do not offer relocation assistance at this time.

Description of Duties:

A Senior Business Analyst is responsible for completing analytical functions in the organization. The position requires you to collaborate with clients and be responsible for eliciting, documenting, and analyzing business requirements to ensure the successful completion of projects. Business Analysts will work within software development teams to complete organization goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis and Documentation: Document complex business processes, requirements, wireframes, and specifications. Uncover opportunities for Improvement.
• Change Management: Assist in change management efforts by communicating changes, impacts, and benefits to stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, share insights, and contribute to projects
• Data Analysis: Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to extract meaningful insights and trends.
• Demonstrate Functionality: Assist in demoing application functionality to clients and future clients.
• Problem-Solving: Participate in problem-solving activities and contribute ideas to address business challenges.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with project managers to ensure the successful delivery of projects, including scope, timeline, and budget management.
• Reporting: Prepare and maintain reports for project tracking and communicate findings and project progress effectively.
• Requirements Gathering: Lead requirements gathering efforts, collaborating with stakeholders to identify business needs and objectives.
• Research: Conduct research on industry trends, market conditions, and competitors to support decision-making processes.
• Solution Design: Contribute to the design of efficient and effective solutions that address business challenges and align with organizational strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, serving as a liaison between business units and IT teams.
• Support: Provide support to senior analysts and team members in various phases of analysis.

Qualifications:

• 8 + years of experience in business analysis or a related role, demonstrating progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Proficiency in business analysis methodologies, tools, and documentation techniques.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business problems into clear and actionable requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the capacity to interact effectively with stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Experience utilizing software development design tools and processes such as Azure DevOps.
• Project management knowledge and experience are advantageous.
• Certification in business analysis preferred but not required.
• Able to perform more varied and difficult tasks.
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment to obtain the best results.
• Work as a topmost trusted partner with aFit and the client.
• Provide attention to details.
• Approaches challenges with a positive, consultative mindset
• Self-starter with the desire to achieve and work with integrity.
• Willingness to grow and change through ambiguity.
• Learning agility, or the ability to develop new skills.
  Open and receptive to feedback to continuously grow.

Required Skills:

• Ability to learn new domains and become an expert in the field.
• Strong computer and internet skills including all MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must be efficient with strong attention to detail.
• Skills in organization and planning, demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and problem solving.
• Strong knowledge on agile software development methodology.
• Must be able to work across multiple projects, where necessary.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to control scope and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Strong skills in organization and planning, demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and problem solving.
  Proven ability to manage projects.

Working Schedule and Travel:

Remote - some travel onsite once a month at the beginning of the project and tapering off to once a quarter.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, information technology, or related field.