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Sr. Business Analyst | Onsite

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
44K-154K Annually
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
44K-154K Annually
Senior level
Lead requirements gathering, translate business needs into functional specifications, perform gap analysis, analyze data and create reports/dashboards, support SDLC and testing, liaise between stakeholders and technical teams, and assist with project scoping and prioritization.
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Key Responsibilities: 

Lead requirement gathering, documentation, and analysis for complex business problems. 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, finance, and operations. 

Translate business needs into functional specifications and system requirements. 

Conduct gap analysis and propose process improvements and automation opportunities. 

Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, performance metrics, and business opportunities. 

Support development and testing teams throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). 

Create and deliver reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior stakeholders. 

Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams, ensuring clear understanding and alignment. 

Assist in project scoping, planning, and prioritization based on business impact. 

Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. MBA or related graduate degree is a plus. 

5–8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a senior or lead role. 

Strong experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, SQL, Excel, Tableau/Power BI, or similar. 

Proven ability to elicit and document clear and concise business and functional requirements. 

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. 

Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall methodologies. 

Experience working with stakeholders at all levels, including C-level executives. 


Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 44,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 154,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603

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