Business Analyst

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** Who We Are
** At QTS, we are leading the digital infrastructure revolution. Backed by Blackstone and driven by purpose, we design, build, and operate world-class data centers that power the global economy. Our people are the heart of our innovation, culture, and growth.
** Who You Are
** You are a strategic thinker and collaborative problem solver who thrives in dynamic environments. You bring deep expertise in business analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional facilitation. You are passionate about translating business needs into actionable solutions and driving continuous improvement across platforms.
** The Impact You Will Have
** As a Business Analyst, you will be a key liaison between business leaders and technical teams. You will lead requirements gathering, process design, and solution delivery efforts that enhance operational efficiency and platform performance. Your work will directly influence QTS’s ability to scale and innovate.
** What You Will Do
**** Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
*** Lead workshops, interviews, and sessions to capture business needs and translate them into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and refine requirements based on business drivers and timelines.
* Define business dependencies and system intricacies across integrated platforms.
** Solution Design & Delivery
*** Guide the development and implementation of business solutions.
* Perform data mapping and define integration points between platforms.
* Document feature sets and validate functionality with QA teams.
* Lead User Acceptance Testing and ensure successful operational handoff.
** Process Improvement & Automation
*** Analyze complex business processes to identify automation opportunities.
* Reengineer workflows to improve automation potential and efficiency.
* Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
** Project Collaboration & Communication
*** Partner with project managers to plan and prioritize tasks, resources, and timelines.
* Track and communicate risks, assumptions, issues, and decisions.
* Participate in status meetings and leadership activities.
** What You Will Need to Be Successful
**** Basic Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience.
* 5+ years as an IT Business Analyst or similar role.
* Experience with APIs, Agile/Scrum methodology, and web-based platforms.
* Proficiency in mockups, wireframes, and prototypes.
* Strong facilitation and documentation skills.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Project Management experience.
* QA background with full-cycle testing and traceability.
* Scrum training or certifications.
* Business Analysis certification (CBAP, PMI-PBA).
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Expertise in Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
* Strong data analysis and visualization skills.
* Proficiency in Visio, Excel, JIRA, Confluence.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
* Change agent and self-starter mindset.
** TOTAL REWARDS
** This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is bonus eligible.

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