Sr. Business Analyst - Supporting IT Freight (1144455

Location: St. Ann, MO

Salary: $55.00 USD Hourly - $60.00 USD Hourly

Location Hybrid/Remote (based on business needs)

Job Type Full-Time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Business Analyst to lead business analysis and requirements engineering efforts across complex Agile programs. This role serves as a strategic partner to Product Owners, Solution Architects, stakeholders, and Agile delivery teams, ensuring the successful design, development, and delivery of technology solutions that drive business value.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Agile methodologies, product delivery, data analysis, and emerging AI-enabled business analysis practices. This individual will play a critical role in shaping product strategy, refining requirements, optimizing delivery processes, and mentoring fellow analysts while driving continuous improvement across the organization.

• Lead feasibility assessments for complex business initiatives, leveraging data analytics and AI-assisted research to evaluate solutions and recommend strategic approaches.
• Conduct business process reviews and gap analyses to identify opportunities for operational improvements and product enhancements.
• Partner with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Agile teams to decompose epics into detailed user stories with clearly defined acceptance criteria.
• Own and maintain requirements documentation, process flows, user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.
• Ensure requirements are prioritized appropriately within product backlogs to maximize business value and delivery effectiveness.

• Lead complex business and data analysis initiatives to identify trends, business opportunities, and solution recommendations.
• Utilize SQL, data warehouse technologies, AI-powered analytics platforms, and reporting tools to support data-driven decision making.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable insights for stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Support the development of KPIs, OKRs, and performance measurements aligned with strategic business objectives.

• Collaborate with Product Owners, leadership teams, and business stakeholders to define product visions, roadmaps, and delivery objectives.
• Support release planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other Agile ceremonies across multiple teams and delivery streams.
• Communicate program objectives, milestones, release schedules, risks, and progress updates through dashboards, reports, and executive presentations.
• Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies, delivery risks, and architectural considerations to ensure successful program execution.

• Define acceptance criteria, testing frameworks, and validation strategies for product increments and releases.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts, ensuring delivered solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Business Analysis function through process optimization and Agile best practices.
• Champion adoption of AI-enabled productivity tools and innovative analysis techniques that improve efficiency and delivery outcomes.

• Mentor and coach Business Analysts on Agile analysis methodologies, requirements management, user story development, and AI-assisted analysis practices.
• Provide thought leadership regarding Agile business analysis standards, frameworks, and delivery best practices.
• Foster collaboration among business and technology stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• 3-5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Product Analyst, or similar role supporting technology initiatives.
• Proven experience in Agile environments with responsibility for requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and delivery.
• Experience supporting large-scale Agile programs involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience conducting business process analysis, data analysis, and solution design activities.

• IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC)
• PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)
• Equivalent Agile or Business Analysis certification

• Expert ability to translate business requirements into product roadmaps, user stories, process flows, and solution specifications.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting Program Increment (PI) Planning,…