Job Description
Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on translating complex data into actionable business insights? Apex Data Systems is seeking a high-performing Business Analyst to join our innovative team in Columbus, Ohio. We are looking for a professional who is passionate about process improvement, stakeholder management, and driving digital transformation.
In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, document requirements, and ensure the successful delivery of our enterprise software solutions. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Requirements Analysis: Conduct thorough business process analysis and gather detailed requirements from stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with business goals.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including business requirements documents (BRD), functional specifications, and process flow diagrams.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the liaison between technical teams, business units, and clients to facilitate clear communication and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Data Modeling: Assist in data modeling and analysis to support reporting and decision-making processes.
- Testing & QA: Collaborate with QA teams to develop test plans, execute UAT, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
- Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in current workflows and recommend solutions to drive operational excellence.
- Agile Leadership: Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a corporate environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), and data visualization tools (Tableau or PowerBI) is highly preferred.
- Methodology: Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and Waterfall project management.
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team setting.
- Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to deconstruct complex business problems into manageable components.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience in the Technology or Finance sector is a plus.