Business Analyst

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The role is for a Business Analyst in a hybrid position in St. Paul, MN, with a contract length of over 6 months and a pay rate of $114,000–$122,000 annually. Key skills include Agile methodology, data analysis, and experience with enterprise systems. A Bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience are required.

Location:

Hybrid (St. Paul, MN)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

• Support QA leads by contributing to Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) artifacts
• Develop Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) outlining functional and non-functional needs
• Facilitate requirement‑gathering sessions with business users and stakeholders
• Create wireframes to support solution design and requirement clarity
• Document current state and future state process flows
• Translate business needs into system requirements and improvements
• Perform ROI and cost-benefit analyses for system decisions
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and redundancies and recommend improvement
• Support vendor management, contract renewals, and system lifecycle activities
• Create training materials, user documentation, and system guides
• Collaborate closely with development and QA teams within an Agile environment
• Support or step into Product Owner responsibilities when needed (user stories, backlog prioritization, feature definition)
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including standups, planning, refinements, reviews, and retrospectives
• Work with stakeholders to prioritize work and ensure business value delivery
• Review, test, and implement vendor‑delivered system enhancements and upgrades
• Maintain configuration tables, permissions, and security structures
• Support validation, testing, and documentation of system modifications
• Ensure proper integration between related applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues after deployment
• Extract, manipulate, and analyze data to support reporting and decision‑making
• Create custom queries and reusable datasets
• Integrate system data with reporting tools for automation and improved reporting efficiency
• Train users on reporting tools and data processes
• Provide guidance to stakeholders and junior analysts
• Lead interdepartmental initiatives and cross‑functional projects
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and timelines
• Collaborate with vendors; review deliverables for quality and accuracy
• Train end users on system updates and enhancements

• 5–8 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst
• Experience performing configurations, modifications, or enhancements in enterprise business applications
• Strong skills in requirement gathering, documentation, process mapping, and stakeholder facilitation
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and general data analysis
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s may substitute two years of experience)
• Experience with SaaS implementations, HRIS, or enterprise systems like People Soft
• Experience in large transformation programs or transit‑related initiatives
• IIBA Certification
• Experience with Power BI dashboards
• Familiarity with Miro, Mural, Microsoft Whiteboard, or similar tools
• Understanding of budgeting, procurement, HR, or finance processes
• Experience with SQL queries or reporting tools
• Strong soft skills and emotional intelligence

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, MIS, Economics, or a related field
• Master’s degree may substitute two years of required experience
• Professional certifications such as IIBA are a plus

• Competitive Compensation – $114,000–$122,000 annually or $65–$69 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
• Hybrid Work Structure – Collaborate onsite in St. Paul up to three days per week
• Career Growth – Opportunities to participate in training, system upgrades, and leadership development
• Supportive, Inclusive Culture – Work with teams that value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement

This role is only open to individuals authorized to work in the United States.