Job ID: MI-156504 (97790325)
Hybrid/Local (Lansing ONLY) MI Govt BA (In-person IV/3 ref /linkedIn/15+) with Azure DevOps, QA, SQL, APIs, data analysis/integration/system architecture and Scrum/Kanban/Agile experience
Location: Lansing MI (DTMB)
Duration: 12 months
References are REQUIRED for this position. Please include a separate attachment with your submission that includes 2-3 professional references. Each reference should include the name, email, phone number, and their position title/company name.
A LinkedIn link is REQUIRED at the top of resume. If candidate does not have a LinkedIn, please note that at the top of resume.
– Interview Process: Interviews will be held in-person. Candidates MUST be available for an in-person interview.
– Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week.
– Local candidates ONLY. Candidates must be located within 1-1.5 hours of Lansing, MI at time of submission.
Skills:
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst on enterprise software projects.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for backlog management, user stories, sprint tracking, and defect management.
• Strong experience with software testing, QA processes, and UAT coordination.
• Deep knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Proven experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and detailed functional specifications.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in enterprise-scale or multi-team Agile environments.
• Familiarity with SQL, APIs, data integration, and system architecture concepts.
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and release management processes.
Key Skills
• Advanced Business Analysis
• Stakeholder & Executive Communication
• Azure DevOps (Boards, Backlogs, Work Items, Dashboards)
• Agile / Scrum Methodology
• QA Strategy & Test Planning
• Defect Lifecycle Management
• Process Modeling & Improvement
• Requirements Traceability
• Data & System Analysis
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis Leadership
• Lead requirements gathering sessions, stakeholder interviews, and workshops to identify business needs and project objectives.
• Translate complex business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Create and maintain Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Requirement Documents (FRD), process flows, and data mapping documents.
• Conduct impact analysis and gap analysis for system enhancements and new initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, development teams, and QA teams.
Azure DevOps & Agile Delivery
• Manage and maintain product backlogs, user stories, tasks, and defects in Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to prioritize backlog items and plan sprint deliverables.
• Ensure end-to-end requirements traceability using Azure DevOps work items and dashboards.
• Track sprint progress, testing status, and defect metrics using Azure DevOps reporting tools.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Quality Assurance & Testing Oversight
• Define and review test strategies, test plans, and test cases aligned with business requirements.
• Support and oversee functional, integration, regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Manage defect lifecycle in Azure DevOps, ensuring timely resolution and validation.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure test coverage, data validation, and quality standards are met.
• Ensure delivered solutions meet business expectations and compliance requirements.
Process Improvement & Strategic Contribution
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, workflows, and system efficiencies.
• Recommend technology solutions and automation opportunities.
• Contribute to enterprise-level business analysis standards and best practices.
• Support change management, training, and adoption strategies for new systems.
Documentation & Stakeholder Communication
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including workflows, business rules, and system requirements.
• Present analysis findings, system recommendations, and project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure clear communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.