Job Description
Join the Leaders in Business Intelligence
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for data? Apex Data Solutions is seeking a visionary Business Analyst to drive digital transformation in the heart of Portland, OR. We are looking for a professional who can bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and high-level business goals.
In this role, you will be the linchpin of our project teams, ensuring that our solutions deliver tangible value to our clients. We pride ourselves on a culture of innovation, offering competitive benefits and a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts our bottom line.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible work arrangements and professional development stipends.
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive business analysis to identify process improvement opportunities and drive operational efficiency across departments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, document, and analyze detailed business requirements for new and existing systems.
- Translate complex business needs into clear functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria for the development team.
- Create detailed data models, flowcharts, and process maps to visualize system architectures and business workflows.
- Perform gap analysis and assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Monitor project milestones, track deliverables, and provide regular status updates to key stakeholders.
- Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 3-5+ years of proven experience as a Business Analyst in a technology-driven environment.
- Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, or advanced Excel).
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience with requirements management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or MS Visio.