Job Description
We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in Oakland, CA. This is an Immediate Hire opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about turning complex data into actionable business insights.
In this role, you will act as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that our digital products and services meet market needs. You will have the chance to shape our product roadmap and drive efficiency across multiple departments.
Responsibilities
- Requirements Gathering: Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops to define detailed business requirements and functional specifications.
- Data Analysis: Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing clear recommendations to leadership.
- Documentation: Create and maintain high-quality documentation, including user stories, process maps (BPMN), and system requirement specifications.
- Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, reduce operational bottlenecks, and enhance user experience.
- Agile Facilitation: Serve as a scrum team member, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for business units, managing expectations and ensuring clear communication of project status.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Experience: 3+ years of proven experience as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst in a corporate environment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
- Methodology: Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall development methodologies.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical jargon for non-technical audiences.
- Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and propose data-driven solutions.