Business Analyst

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing consulting and technology firm in Chicago, for an experienced Business Analyst to join their hybrid team. This is an opportunity to sit at the intersection of business strategy and technology delivery, translating complex stakeholder needs into clear requirements and driving projects that actually move the needle for clients.

Day to day, you will spend time in discovery sessions, mapping current and future state processes, and turning messy inputs into structured documentation that developers, project managers, and business leaders can all act on. The ideal candidate thrives on asking the right questions, feels comfortable presenting findings to stakeholders at every level, and enjoys backing recommendations with solid data rather than gut instinct.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering sessions with business and technical stakeholders
• Document current and future state business processes through detailed process maps
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable functional and technical requirements
• Facilitate workshops and interviews to uncover pain points and improvement opportunities
• Analyze data sets to identify trends and support data-driven recommendations
• Partner with project managers to define scope, timelines, and success metrics
• Create and maintain business requirement documents, user stories, and process flows
• Communicate findings and recommendations to executive and operational stakeholders
• Support UAT planning and validate that delivered solutions meet business needs
• Track project progress and flag risks or scope changes early

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a consulting or technology environment
• Proven experience with requirements gathering and business process mapping
• Strong stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency with process mapping tools such as Visio or Lucidchart
• Experience with SQL or other data analysis tools to support recommendations
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field
• Business analysis certification such as CBAP or CCBA is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility for in-office collaboration
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits for Chicago-based employees
• Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture
• Paid parental leave