Senior Business Analyst

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst (PMP-certified) to join our client’s team near Overland Park, KS
. Our client is a leading provider of IT, finance, and consulting services for government agencies. This is an onsite contract role with an expected duration of 6-12 months. Only local candidates will be considered.

The Senior Business Analyst will provide strategic business analysis services, working closely with business units to understand customer needs, processes, and long-term objectives. This role is key to identifying and defining business requirements for both internal and external projects, particularly within transportation, permitting, and civil engineering contexts.

This is a full-time, onsite role requiring daily presence at our client’s headquarters in Johnson County, KS to collaborate with stakeholders, facilitate meetings, and oversee project activities.

• Conduct feasibility analysis and develop Business Requirements Documents (BRD), Functional Requirements Documents (FRD), and Use Cases.
• Collaborate with project management teams to define deliverables, project schedules, and functional priorities.
• Perform data analysis and reporting using SQL and Microsoft Excel.
• Evaluate existing IT systems and business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure seamless communication between stakeholders and developers to align business needs with technical solutions.
• Bridge the gap between business users, project managers, and IT leadership, managing expectations and ensuring requirements are met.
• Assist in the design, rollout, training, and support of new system implementations.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including transportation planners, civil engineers, developers, and quality assurance staff, to document and refine requirements.

• Plan and supervise User Acceptance Testing (UAT), writing and executing test cases.
• Develop and maintain project artifacts, including issue logs, meeting minutes, schedules, and project summaries.
• Provide ongoing project support and status updates to senior management.
• Manage and track changes to project scope, schedule, and priorities.
• Assist in identifying project risks and recommending mitigation strategies.

• Participate in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure business requirements are properly implemented.
• Support Agile development processes, working with teams using JIRA and Confluence.
• Assist in designing and implementing cloud-based applications, client/server systems, and web-based technologies.
• Work closely with developers to ensure business requirements are translated into functional software solutions.

• Strong understanding of business processes and workflow documentation.
• Proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience working with BRD, FRD, Use Cases, and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with project modeling tools like Visio, Lucidchart, or similar platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with JIRA, Confluence, and SDLC processes.

• Ability to conduct research on program efficiency, policies, and software requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify process improvements.
• Experience conducting testing and quality assurance to ensure project success.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to stakeholders.

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience writing and developing BRDs, FRDs, Use Cases, and Story Cards.
• 5+ years of experience in Agile development and data research.
• 7+ years of experience in project design and development using Visio, Lucidchart, or similar modeling tools.
• 7+ years of experience conducting UAT and end‑to‑end regression testing.
• Experience working in transportation, permitting, or civil engineering projects is strongly preferred.

• PMP (Required)
• SCRUM Certification (Preferred)

Resource Tek offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.