Need Sr. Business Analyst - Local to Richmond, VA

Information Technology Services (ITS) at Virginia State University (VSU) is seeking a Business Analyst (BA) to identify business needs, analyze data, and develop solution requirements to improve efficiency and productivity within the institution in close alignment with business strategies and goals. This position will play a key role in technology transformations and implementations across the University. Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Documentation: Create detailed documentation of business requirements, processes, and solutions, including business process models and reports.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate current business processes and identify areas for improvement, proposing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Testing and Validation: Participate in testing new systems and processes to ensure they meet business requirements and function as intended.
• Data Analysis: Gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and insights that inform business decisions. Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Experience with business process modeling and general office productivity tools is required.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to stakeholders.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and generate actionable insights, is preferred. Required Experience: o 10+ years of experience working in technology domains. (Higher education preferred.) o 5+ years of experience eliciting and documenting business requirements and user stories in Waterfall and Agile project environments. o 5+ years of experience creating test plans and test cases. o 5+ years of demonstrated ability to work independently with some guidance on work product.

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred, but not required. A relevant Business Analyst certification (e.g., CBAP) is a plus. Work Environment
• Setting: Primarily onsite with options for remote work.
• Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).SkillRequired / DesiredAmountExperienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and generate actionable insightsRequired10YearsExperience eliciting and documenting business requirements and/or user stories in Waterfall and Agile project environmentsRequired10YearsExperience developing business process modelsRequired7YearsExcellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to stakeholdersRequired5YearsProven ability to work independently with some guidance on assigned work productHighly desired5YearsExtensive experience creating test plans and test casesHighly desired5YearsAbility to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectationsHighly desired5Years Question 1Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your