Dbhds - Business Systems Analy..

Job Description BSA required with technical background to support SW development IT Projects (Waterfall/Agile)ON SITE REQUIRED: 2 days in the week.  Pls note: Both Web CAM (Virtual ) and IN PERSON IVs requiredExpected Duration: June 2026 MAX VENDOR RATE: $81.26BSA required with technical background to support SW development IT Projects (Waterfall/Agile)ON SITE REQUIRED: 2 days in the week.  Parking is NOT provided for contractors.Pls note: Both Web CAM (Virtual ) and IN PERSON IVs requiredDuration: 1 year, June 2026Important to note re Technical knowledge: While not mandatory, having a technical background can be beneficial, especially when working with development teams. It allows scrum masters to better understand the technical challenges faced by the team. We will be looking for someone whose exp (reflected on the resume) that fits this preference.  More BSA than BA.DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES1.Perform all tasks related to business analysis, conduct analysis, determine problems, identify business needs, elicit requirements, and manage stakeholders to meet business and project objectives. During execution, they facilitate the implementation of the Product, service, or result of the project.2.Act as the link between the Product Owner/Business Owner and the technical IT team.3. Define project scope and risk analysis.4. Facilitate collaboration and knowledge transfer between stakeholders and the development team. 5. Track metrics like user adoption and engagement to identify areas for improvement.6. Facilitate user acceptance tests and business validation discussions and meetings. 7. Help to ensure that continuous prioritization of requirements. 8. As an Agile Business Analyst (Agile BA) who understands and experienced with the Agile methodology to help using business Agile principles, work with stakeholders to help them understand the benefits of Agile and how it can help their business. They also help the development team understand the business requirements and how they can be met using Agile methods.a. Analyze the Business Domain initiatives to identify epics and features requirements. b. Help Product Owner develop and manage Product strategy.c. Stock and refine the Product Catalog. d. Help break user stories into Minimum Viable Product(MVP).e. Help development team understand bigger picture.f. Convert business requirements into business process flows and functional requirements.g. Serve as Proxy Product Owner/Business Lead customers needed.·Strong Communication Skills: An Agile BA needs to communicate with nearly everyone and consider everybody’s needs and concerns. At the same time, they should ensure a shared understanding of the product vision and requirements.·Flexibility and Adaptability: As Agile teams are cross-functional and self-organizing; an Agile BA must learn to continuously self-reflect and think how best they can contribute to the team. They should be able to easily adapt to new and changing requirements by doing detailed analysis beforehand.·Knowledge of Different Tools and Techniques: Agile tools and techniques make the team more effective. They help to ease backlog management, provide real-time collaboration, make estimates and reports for sprints and releases. A good grasp of the different tools and techniques available for Agile isa crucial skill to become an Agile BA.·Facilitation skills: The ability to effectively facilitate meetings for requirement gathering for both traditional and refinement ceremonies is vital. Scrum masters ensure these events run smoothly and focus on the intended outcomes.·Technical knowledge: While not mandatory, having a technical background can be beneficial, especially when working with development teams. It allows scrum masters to better understand the technical challenges faced by the team.·Scrum framework : SME in agile/ scrum frameworks and tools.Required/Desired SkillsSkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceExp with Scrum framework Required4YearsExp with Business Analysis (use cases) Required5YearsExp with Business Process Flow documentationRequired4YearsProduct ManagementRequired3YearsKnowledge of Different Tools and Techniques for Business AnalysisRequired5YearsExp with both Waterfall and Agile Methodologies Required5YearsFacilitation skillsRequired4YearsTechnical knowledgeRequired3YearsStrong Communication SkillsRequired5YearsQuestionsNo.QuestionQuestion1Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3In what city and state does your candidate currently reside? If you put Richmond and the candidates phn# and locations on resume do not confirm they are local to RVA then PLEASE upload a copy of a driver's license under the Reference Tab with their name and local RVA address to confirm this. Do this AT TIME OF SUBMIITAL as I may not have time to revisit their submittal on the day resumes are due to the mgr.

Question4If selected role requires 2 days on site each week. Does your candidate agree to this arrangement?Question5If selected both Web CAM (Virtual) and follow up IN PERSON IV will be required. Please confirm your candidate agrees to this arrangement. If they cannot agree to an IN PERSON IV (if one is requested), then we will need to remove them from consideration. Question6Important to note re Technical knowledge: While not mandatory, having a technical background can be beneficial, especially when working with development teams. It allows scrum masters to better understand the technical challenges faced by the team. We will be looking for someone whose exp (reflected on the resume) that fits this preference (more BSA than BA). Pls acknowledge you understand and make sure exp on your candidate's resume reflects this preference bf submitting.