VDOT Business Analyst 4

Job Title

Analytical Thinking

Review, analyze complex processes and systems and break them down into manageable parts.

Has strong problem-solving skills - finds root causes, and not just symptoms.

Technical Proficiency

Familiarity with enterprise software - like Oracle, SQL Server.

Understanding of databases (SQL), APIs, Data Flow Diagrams.

Not necessarily a developer but should have a strong understanding of how IT systems work.

Requirements Gathering Proficiency

Strong experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops.

Skilled at writing clear, testable, functional, and non-functional requirements.

Strong familiarity and previous experience with using Azure DevOPS (TFS) for creating and managing agile items - Product backlog, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks AND Test Plans and Test Cases.

Prepare diagrams explaining the modifications so that both technical staff and executive management can visualize and understand what must be done.

Agile/Waterfall Knowledge

Should be previous experience in working with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) AND Waterfall projects.

Other Required and Demonstrated Work Skills

Can translate tech talk to business users and business talk to developers.

Writes clear documents and delivers strong presentations.

Can handle pushback, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflict diplomatically.

Experience with Business Process Modelling - using/documenting Swim Lane and Flow Chart Diagrams.

Experience in rolling out new systems/processes and managing user adoption.

In addition to performing system integration testing (IT Testing), assists with User Acceptance Testing.

Required/Desired Skills

Agile Business Analyst; Strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodologies - Required - 5 Years

Well versed with Scrum and Agile, Scaled Agile and Kanban methodologies - Required - 5 Years

Technical experience in organizing and maintaining sprint and product backlogs - Required - 5 Years

Technical experience translating client and product strategy requirement into application requirements and user stories. - Required - 5 Years

Documenting high level Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases and execution of test cases. - Required - 5 Years

Ability to analyze and document business and system processes. - Required - 3 Years

Prior State of VA IT Business Analyst Experience Strongly preferred - Highly desired - 0