Senior Technical Business Analyst

Lee Enterprises, Inc.is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sr Technical Business Analyst to join our team and help drive the delivery of high-impact solutions. The Sr Technical Business Analyst will serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders, Product Management, and the development team, ensuring the product backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with business objectives. You'll play a critical role in translating requirements into actionable user stories and ensuring the team delivers maximum value in each sprint.

• Demonstrated expertise in Agile frameworks with a clear understanding of the Sr Technical Business Analyst responsibilities within cross-functional teams.
• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it reflects business priorities and is always ready for development.
• Translate business needs into user stories, functional requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with the Scrum Master and development team to plan and deliver sprint work.
• Ensure the team has a two-sprint-ready backlog and is aligned with the product roadmap.
• Participate in and contribute to all Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for developers and designers regarding product direction and decisions.
• Provide regular status updates and communicate progress, risks, and blockers to stakeholders.
• Use tools such as Jira, Confluence, Excel, and PowerPoint to manage workflow and documentation.

• 5+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology and working with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills - comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience writing clear and concise user stories and business requirements.
• Proficient in common product and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.

• Analytical mindset with a focus on solving real user problems.
• Self-starter who thrives in collaborative and dynamic environments.
• Comfortable adapting to changing priorities and helping the team stay focused on the highest-value work.