VDOT Business Analyst 4

• 5+years of BA Experience in IT projects.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• IT software/application project experience required.
• In addition to performing system integration testing (IT Testing), assists with User Acceptance Testing.
• Experience in rolling out new systems/processes and managing user adoption.
• Experience with Business Process Modelling - using/documenting Swim Lane and Flow Chart Diagrams.
• Agile Business Analyst; Strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodologies: 5 years.
• Well versed with Scrum and Agile, Scaled Agile and Kanban methodologies: 5 years.
• Technical experience in organizing and maintaining sprint and product backlogs: 5 years.
• Technical experience translating client and product strategy requirement into application requirements and user stories.: 5 years.
• Documenting high level Test Strategy, Test Plans, Test Cases and execution of test cases.: 5 years.
• Ability to analyze and document business and system processes.: 5 years.
• Have a strong understanding of multi tiered applications: 5 years.
• Prior State IT Business Analyst Experience Strongly preferred.

Analytical Thinking:

• Has strong problem-solving skills - finds root causes, and not just symptoms.
• Review, Analyze complex process and systems and break them down into manageable parts.

Technical Proficiency:

• Not necessarily a developer but should have a strong understanding of how IT systems work.
• Understanding of databases (SQL), APIs, Data Flow Diagrams.
• Familiarity with enterprise software - like Oracle, SQL Server.

Requirements Gathering Proficiency:

• Prepare diagrams explaining the modifications so that both technical staff and executive management can visualize and understand what must be done. Experience creating wireframes or visualization examples (Visio) from 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.
• Skilled at writing clear, testable, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Strong experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops.

Agile/Waterfall Knowledge:

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

Other Required and demonstrated work skills:

• Can handle pushback, negotiate priorities and resolve conflict diplomatically.
• Writes clear documents and deliver strong presentations.
• Can translate from tech talk (Developers) to business users and business talk (Stakeholders) to developers.

V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Business Analyst 4 for our premier client in Richmond, Virginia., V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks.

As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you’re eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more. V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth.