Job Description
Join Innovate Solutions Group as a Part-Time Business Analyst and drive strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to bridge the gap between IT teams and business stakeholders, optimizing processes and delivering actionable recommendations. This flexible role offers the perfect opportunity to leverage your analytical skills while maintaining work-life balance in Portland's vibrant tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Conduct stakeholder interviews to gather and document business requirements
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement
- Create detailed process flows, user stories, and technical specifications
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including BRDs and UML diagrams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project deliverables
- Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership
- Support Agile/Scrum methodologies through sprint planning and backlog grooming
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of business analysis experience with focus on requirements gathering
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Certification (CBAP, PMI-PBA, or similar) preferred
- Experience with process modeling tools (Visio, Lucidchart)
- Ability to work independently in a remote-friendly environment