Job Description
Apex Innovations Group is looking for a results-driven Business Analyst to join our growing team in Chicago, Illinois. As a pivotal link between business operations and IT solutions, you will drive process improvements and deliver data-driven insights that fuel our strategic growth. If you possess a sharp analytical mind and a passion for solving complex business problems, we want to hear from you.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, ensuring that our technology solutions align perfectly with organizational goals. We offer a competitive benefits package, a dynamic work environment, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders to understand business processes and translate them into technical specifications.
- Analyze current business operations to identify inefficiencies and propose data-driven solutions for optimization.
- Collaborate with software developers and QA teams to ensure the accurate implementation of business requirements.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation, including Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Use Cases, and Functional Specifications.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring team alignment.
- Perform root cause analysis for system issues and develop actionable recommendations for resolution.
- Conduct UAT (User Acceptance Testing) to validate that solutions meet business needs before deployment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of professional experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
- Strong proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Excel (advanced functions), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated experience in requirements analysis, process modeling (UML, BPMN), and gap analysis.
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced setting.