Business Analyst III

This position is for a Business Analyst at Old Dominion Freight Line. The analyst will analyze existing systems and business processes, identify improvement strategies, and provide project management support for business initiatives.

• Lead the effort in analyzing existing systems and business processes, identifying process and system improvement strategies, and providing project management services.
• Translate business requirements into a solution design using recognized Business Analysis techniques and deliverables.
• Lead the development of requirements for process or system solutions which may span multiple business domains by partnering with stakeholders and appropriate functional areas and documenting the details necessary to help the development team fully understand what is to be built.
• Shape the development of the business unit, drive alignment across the business unit and lead the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Break down business partner stories and business requirements into backlog items to be worked by the product developers and ensure the developers have a thorough understanding of each business partner story and/or application requirement.
• Maintain business process documentation, including additions, changes, or removal of product capabilities to ensure traceability.
• Ensure that all required documentation is complete and stored appropriately.
• Collaborate with other business analysts and lead scrum teams to ensure consistency in processes and documentation style.
• Lead the development of functional design specifications for new development and major enhancements.
• Work with designers to create interfaces that satisfy business requirements and adhere to accepted design standards.
• Work with the testing team to develop and maintain functional test cases/scenarios and automated test scripts for load and regression testing.
• Provide thorough acceptance criteria for all application requirements and facilitate user acceptance testing.
• Review and facilitate remediation of defects resulting from regression and load testing.
• Document and assign defects resulting from functional, regression and load testing.
• Verify production changes and coordinate with business units affected.
• Gain and maintain a thorough understanding of supported business area(s).
• Analyze business problems and recommend improvements and/or solutions.
• Maintain IT relationships by working with application architects, infrastructure teams, and/or database administrators to ensure compliance with OD Technology processes including SDLC, code review process, promotion process, etc.
• Work with the OD Technology Training team to create training documentation.
• Participate in the Agile process by leading daily and weekly scrums.
• Participate in the interview process of prospective candidates and give hiring recommendations.
• Lead the other Business Analyst, provide guidance and problem resolution.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience:
  
  6 years of working experience as a Business Analyst.
• Expertise with system/application design and end‑user support.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to develop and document requirements and specifications.
• Ability to communicate in both technical and user‑friendly language.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work as a team player.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and self‑motivation.
• Ability to lead and mentor others in professional development.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Shift and hours to be determined. Working days and shift are estimates and are subject to change at any time based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding days and shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting.

• Great health benefits including a zero‑premium medical plan for employee‑only coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Flex spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians.
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).