Senior Business Analyst

Job Location: Vaishali, Ghaziabad, India

Job Description:

A.Technical Skills

• Requirement Analysis: Ability to gather, document, and prioritize business and technical requirements. 
• Data Analysis: Proficient in data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau.  Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Macros).  SQL for querying databases. 
• Documentation: Experience in creating BRDs (Business Requirement Documents), FRDs (Functional Requirement Documents), and SRS (System Requirement Specifications). 
• Modeling and Diagramming: Use case diagrams, process flows, and data models (UML, BPMN).  Tools: Lucidchart, Visio, Draw.io. 
• Technical Communication: Understanding of APIs, system integration, and technical specifications. 
• Project Management: Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Tools: JIRA, Trello, Microsoft Project. 
• Testing and Validation: Conducting UAT (User Acceptance Testing).  Writing test cases and ensuring system functionality aligns with business needs. 

B. Non-Technical Skills 

• Analytical Thinking: • Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and propose actionable insights. 
• Communication: • Strong verbal and written communication for effective stakeholder engagement. 
• Problem-Solving: • Critical thinking to propose creative and feasible solutions. 
• Interpersonal Skills: • Collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: • Ability to work in dynamic environments and handle evolving requirements.

Requirement Gathering & Analysis:

• Conduct workshops, interviews, and surveys to understand and document business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize requirements based on business value.
• Ensure that all requirements are clear, concise, and feasible from both a business and technical perspective.

Documentation:

• Create and maintain detailed Business Requirement Documents (BRDs),  
• Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs),
• System Requirement Specifications (SRS).
• Develop process maps, flowcharts, and wireframes to visualize business processes and system functionalities.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the development team.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their requirements are properly understood and met.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
• Testing & Validation: Support the testing process by preparing and executing test cases, particularly for User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Validate that the delivered solution aligns with business requirements and provides the intended value.
• Process Improvement:Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement process changes that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Project Tracking & Reporting:Monitor project progress and report on key milestones, deliverables, and risks.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet the expected quality standards.
• Training & Support: Provide training to users on new systems or processes.
• Create user manuals and documentation to support the adoption of new solutions.
• Change Management: Support the change management process, documenting and communicating changes to requirements or deliverables.
• Ensure that all changes are properly assessed and approved by relevant stakeholders.
• Expert on Government project delivery 

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role also proven track record in requirements gathering, process modeling, and stakeholder management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in requirements analysis, process modelling, and documentation.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) and SQL for querying databases.
• Familiarity with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and waterfall methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of tools like JIRA, Confluence, Lucidchart, and Visio.
• Experience in UAT and test case development.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Adaptability and the ability to manage changing business needs.

Certifications (Preferred but Not Required):

1. CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional)IIBA.
2. CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis)—IIBA.
3. ECBA (Entry Certificate in Business Analysis) – IIBA.
4. CSM (Certified ScrumMaster)—Scram Alliance.
5. PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis)—Project Management Institute.