lead business analyst

Derex Technologies inc

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
Derex Technologies Inc specializes in providing IT consulting, staffing solutions and software services. Globally headquartered in Harrison New Jersey since 1996 Derex delivers the highest quality technology professionals and an array of customized IT talent solutions designed to improve productivity and drive results to global clients throughout North America.</p><p>
With over two decades of unparalleled experience, Derex provides supports to its clientele, across such industries as Systems Integration, Banking and Finance, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Energy, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, and local and federal Government agencies.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><b><br>
Position:</b> <b>Lead Business Analyst</b></p><p><b>
Location: 1401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
</b></p><p><b>Interview: In Person Only</b></p><p><b>
Project : Onsite</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Experienced Lead Business Analyst</b></p><p>
The Lead Business Analyst is a strategic, people‑focused role responsible for improving the quality, consistency, and impact of Business Analysis across the organization. This position combines mentorship, facilitation, and strong analytical leadership to strengthen requirements, improve delivery outcomes, and support alignment between business and technology teams.</p><p>
You will serve as a servant leader for a team of 8 to 10 Business Analysts. You will remove obstacles, coach their growth, and promote strong BA practices. This role is ideal for someone who leads through influence, builds trust quickly, and enjoys helping teams reach clarity and shared understanding.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
1. Standards and Requirements</b></p><ul><li>
Establish, refine, and promote consistent BA methods, templates, and documentation standards.</li><li>
Ensure high‑quality requirements such as BRDs, RTMs, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and data requirements.</li><li>
Validate requirements to confirm business value, technical feasibility, and alignment with organizational goals.</li><li>
Provide clear and constructive feedback to improve BA deliverables and reduce rework.</li><li>
Ensure BA outputs are accurate, complete, and delivered on time to support project milestones.</li><li>
Support testing approaches that include functional, non‑functional, and data‑related needs.</li></ul><p><b>
2.Support Teams and Build Alignment</b></p><ul><li>
Create a collaborative and supportive environment across business units, IT teams, and vendor partners.</li><li>
Act as a trusted liaison who brings clarity and alignment to complex business needs.</li><li>
Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and cross‑team discussions that support decision‑making.</li><li>
Support change management through clear and proactive communication.</li><li>
Work with product owners, project managers, and leadership to prioritize requirements, manage risks, and maintain project momentum.</li></ul><p><b>
3.Communicate Clearly and Influence Decisions</b></p><ul><li>
Communicate complex ideas in a clear and simple way for executives, technical teams, and end users.</li><li>
Translate business needs into structured, actionable requirements and documentation.</li><li>
Present recommendations, findings, and updates to senior leadership with confidence.</li><li>
Produce well‑organized documentation that supports planning and solution design.</li></ul><p><b>
4. Coach and Develop the BA Team</b></p><ul><li>
Mentor and develop Business Analysts, building confidence and strong analytical skills.</li><li>
Identify opportunities to improve BA processes, tools, and team capabilities.</li><li>
Lead improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and quality across the BA function.</li><li>
Ensure alignment with leadership and the team before introducing new methods or standards.</li><li>
Remove roadblocks, provide direction, and address risks that affect BA performance.</li><li>
Model accountability, transparency, and a commitment to high‑quality work.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><p><b>
Required</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field</li><li>
7 or more years of Business Analyst experience, including at least 3 years mentoring or leading analysts</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Solid understanding of elicitation techniques, requirements documentation, and process modeling</li><li>
Experience with Agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban</li><li>
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills</li><li>
Experience with enterprise‑level or multi‑module systems</li><li>
Proficiency with BA and ALM tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred</b></p><ul><li>
Experience shaping BA practice standards or contributing to a BA Center of Excellence</li><li>
Background in data governance, data integration, or data quality</li><li>
Familiarity with testing methods and ALM or automated testing tools</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to use data for insights</li></ul><p><b>
Skills and Competencies</b></p><ul><li>
Servant leadership and mentoring</li><li>
Strong communication and presentation skills</li><li>
Analytical mindset and focus on continuous improvement</li><li>
Skilled in stakeholder engagement and facilitation</li><li>
High attention to detail and commitment to quality</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple priorities and support several projects at once</li><li>
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and process modeling tools</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Regards,</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Manoj Goud</b></p><p><b>
Derex Technologies INC</b></p><p><b>
Contact : </b><b>973-834-5005 </b><b>Ext 206</b></p><b><br>
Additional Information</b><p><br>
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p></div>

Lead Business Analyst

Skywalk Global

<div><p>Job Summary</p><div><p>
**This role requires candidates to be local to Richmond, VA and available to work on‑site up to five days per week based on business needs.</p><p>
** MUST HAVE - Extensive analytical experience.</p><p><b>
Experienced Lead Business Analyst</b></p><p>
The Lead Business Analyst is a strategic, people‑focused role responsible for improving the quality, consistency, and impact of Business Analysis across the organization. This position combines mentorship, facilitation, and strong analytical leadership to strengthen requirements, improve delivery outcomes, and support alignment between business and technology teams.</p><p>
You will serve as a servant leader for a team of 8 to 10 Business Analysts. You will remove obstacles, coach their growth, and promote strong BA practices. This role is ideal for someone who leads through influence, builds trust quickly, and enjoys helping teams reach clarity and shared understanding.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
1. Standards and Requirements</b></p><ul><div>
Establish, refine, and promote consistent BA methods, templates, and documentation standards.</div><div>
Ensure high‑quality requirements such as BRDs, RTMs, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and data requirements.</div><div>
Validate requirements to confirm business value, technical feasibility, and alignment with organizational goals.</div><div>
Provide clear and constructive feedback to improve BA deliverables and reduce rework.</div><div>
Ensure BA outputs are accurate, complete, and delivered on time to support project milestones.</div><div>
Support testing approaches that include functional, non‑functional, and data‑related needs.</div></ul><p><b>
2.Support Teams and Build Alignment</b></p><ul><div>
Create a collaborative and supportive environment across business units, IT teams, and vendor partners.</div><div>
Act as a trusted liaison who brings clarity and alignment to complex business needs.</div><div>
Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and cross‑team discussions that support decision‑making.</div><div>
Support change management through clear and proactive communication.</div><div>
Work with product owners, project managers, and leadership to prioritize requirements, manage risks, and maintain project momentum.</div></ul><p><b>
3.Communicate Clearly and Influence Decisions</b></p><ul><div>
Communicate complex ideas in a clear and simple way for executives, technical teams, and end users.</div><div>
Translate business needs into structured, actionable requirements and documentation.</div><div>
Present recommendations, findings, and updates to senior leadership with confidence.</div><div>
Produce well‑organized documentation that supports planning and solution design.</div></ul><p><b>
4. Coach and Develop the BA Team</b></p><ul><div>
Mentor and develop Business Analysts, building confidence and strong analytical skills.</div><div>
Identify opportunities to improve BA processes, tools, and team capabilities.</div><div>
Lead improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and quality across the BA function.</div><div>
Ensure alignment with leadership and the team before introducing new methods or standards.</div><div>
Remove roadblocks, provide direction, and address risks that affect BA performance.</div><div>
Model accountability, transparency, and a commitment to high‑quality work.</div></ul><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><p><b>
Required</b></p><ul><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field</div><div>
7 or more years of Business Analyst experience, including at least 3 years mentoring or leading analysts</div><div>
Strong written and verbal communication skills</div><div>
Solid understanding of elicitation techniques, requirements documentation, and process modeling</div><div>
Experience with Agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban</div><div>
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills</div><div>
Experience with enterprise‑level or multi‑module systems</div><div>
Proficiency with BA and ALM tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps</div></ul><p><b>
Preferred</b></p><ul><div>
Experience shaping BA practice standards or contributing to a BA Center of Excellence</div><div>
Background in data governance, data integration, or data quality</div><div>
Familiarity with testing methods and ALM or automated testing tools</div><div>
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to use data for insights</div></ul><p><b>
Skills and Competencies</b></p><ul><div>
Servant leadership and mentoring</div><div>
Strong communication and presentation skills</div><div>
Analytical mindset and focus on continuous improvement</div><div>
Skilled in stakeholder engagement and facilitation</div><div>
High attention to detail and commitment to quality</div><div>
Ability to manage multiple priorities and support several projects at once</div><div>
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and process modeling tools</div><div>
Skills:</div></ul><p>
Business Analysis - Expert level knowledge in business analysis functions (requirements, stakeholder management, testing, etc) Required 10 Years</p><p>
Leadership - Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience leading and guiding experienced teams. Required 7</p><p>
Years</p><p>
Communication - Effectively conveying ideas to both technical and non-technical teams at various levels of an organization</p><p>
Required 7 Years</p><p>
Stakeholder Management - Ablity to build and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders within the organization</p><p>
Required 7 Years</p><p>
Support - Guide and help experienced professionals in achieving their goals and support in removing obsticles.</p><p>
Required 7 Years</p></div></div><p></p>

Accylerate

<div>
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  Ideal Candidate Profile:
 </strong>
 Seeking a Lead Business Analyst who will be responsible for improving the quality, consistency, and impact of Business Analysis across the organization. This position combines mentorship, facilitation, and strong analytical leadership to strengthen requirements, improve delivery outcomes, and support alignment between business and technology teams. You will serve as a servant leader for a team of Business Analysts. You will remove obstacles, coach their growth, and promote strong BA practices. This role is ideal for someone who leads through influence, builds trust quickly, and enjoys helping teams reach clarity and shared understanding.
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  Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities
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  Standards and Requirements
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 Establish, refine, and promote consistent BA methods, templates, and documentation standards.
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 Ensure highquality requirements such as BRDs, RTMs, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and data requirements.
 <br/>
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 Validate requirements to confirm business value, technical feasibility, and alignment with organizational goals.
 <br/>
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 Provide clear and constructive feedback to improve BA deliverables and reduce rework.
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 Ensure BA outputs are accurate, complete, and delivered on time to support project milestones.
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 Support testing approaches that include functional, nonfunctional, and datarelated needs.
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  Support Teams and Build Alignment
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 Create a collaborative and supportive environment across business units, IT teams, and vendor partners.
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 Act as a trusted liaison who brings clarity and alignment to complex business needs.
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 Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and crossteam discussions that support decisionmaking.
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 Support change management through clear and proactive communication.
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 Work with product owners, project managers, and leadership to prioritize requirements, manage risks, and maintain project momentum.
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  Communicate Clearly and Influence Decisions
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Communicate complex ideas in a clear and simple way for executives, technical teams, and end users.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Translate business needs into structured, actionable requirements and documentation.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Present recommendations, findings, and updates to senior leadership with confidence.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 Produce wellorganized documentation that supports planning and solution design.
 <br/>
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  Coach and Develop the BA Team
  <br/>
  <br/>
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 Mentor and develop Business Analysts, building confidence and strong analytical skills.
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 Identify opportunities to improve BA processes, tools, and team capabilities.
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 Lead improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and quality across the BA function.
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 Ensure alignment with leadership and the team before introducing new methods or standards.
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 Remove roadblocks, provide direction, and address risks that affect BA performance.
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 Model accountability, transparency, and a commitment to highquality work.
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  Qualifications
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  Required Skills &amp; Experience
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 Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field
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 7 or more years of Business Analyst experience, including at least 3 years mentoring or leading analysts
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 Strong written and verbal communication skills
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 Solid understanding of elicitation techniques, requirements documentation, and process modeling
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 Experience with Agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban
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 Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
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 Experience with enterpriselevel or multimodule systems
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 Proficiency with BA and ALM tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
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  Preferred
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 Experience shaping BA practice standards or contributing to a BA Center of Excellence
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 Background in data governance, data integration, or data quality
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 Familiarity with testing methods and ALM or automated testing tools
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 Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, including the ability to use data for insights
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  Skills And Competencies
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 Servant leadership and mentoring
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 Strong communication and presentation skills
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 Analytical mindset and focus on continuous improvement
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 Skilled in stakeholder engagement and facilitation
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 High attention to detail and commitment to quality
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities and support several projects at once
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 Proficiency with Microsoft Office and process modeling tools
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ITWORX

<div><p>Lead Business Analyst | Fulltime</p><div><p><b>
Job Description:</b></p><div><p><b>
Job purpose:</b></p><p>
Liaison between the customer and the technical team to bridge the gap between the Business need and the delivered solution. Acts as a first level of mentoring and support for junior and senior analysts.</p><p><b>
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:</b></p><ul><li>
Manage the business analysis activities of different projects and collaborate with the customer in building the roadmap of the project/s</li><li>
Understand the what and the how of the customer?s business</li><li>
Elicit; analyze; validate; and manage the business requirements throughout the project life cycle</li><li>
Manage change of scope throughout the project lifecycle (when applicable) in collaboration with the project manager</li><li>
Recommend and assess different solutions according to the business need and collaborate in selecting the best fit</li><li>
Document the solution requirements depending on the project used methodology (Agile; Waterfall; &hellip; etc) and prepare it for the customer?s signoff and development team implementation</li><li>
Conduct a final check and sign off before delivery</li><li>
Conduct demos for customers and gather feedback</li><li>
Support and guide customers during the UAT</li><li>
Stay aligned and updated with a high level overview of other projects inside the same program</li><li>
Anticipate potential challenges and conduct impact analysis on the program level in collaboration with other analysts across the program when applicable</li><li>
Identify potential business opportunities that can grow the business</li><li>
Review the outcome of the junior and senior analysts work (when needed)</li><li>
Mentor and support junior and senior analysts from a technical perspective</li></ul></div></div><div><p><b>
Job Requirements:</b></p><div><p><b>
Must have professional qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant
<br>
<ul><li>Other when mandated or based on Business need</li></ul></li><li>
8+ years of relevant experience (Business analysis; testing or development; or relevant to the customer's Business) including at least 5 years in a Business analysis role</li><li>
Understanding of Business models and Business processes is a must</li><li>
Requirements engineering knowledge is a must</li><li>
Processes modelling experience is a must</li><li>
Understanding of databases and relation modelling is a must</li><li>
Knowledge of different technologies is a must</li><li>
System analysis and design methodologies experience is a must</li><li>
Knowledge of cost benefit analysis is a must</li></ul></div></div><div><p><b>
Equal opportunity:</b></p><p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, religion, gender, nationality or disability. All qualified candidates will be considered in the process</p></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div><div>Posted 5 days ago</div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li><b>
Job Location</b></li><li>
Egypt</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>
Job Code</b></li><li><b>
2082</b></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>
Job Overview</b></p></div><div></div><div><div><ul><li>
Experience</li><li>
8+ years of relevant experience (Business analysis; testing or development; or relevant to the customer's Business) including at least 5 years in a Business analysis role Years</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><ul><li>
Job Level:</li><li>
Mid Career</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><ul><li>
Education</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant - Other when mandated or based on Business need</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Birlasoft

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Country/Region: US
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Requisition ID: 34887
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Work Model: Hybrid
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Position Type: Permanent
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Salary Range:
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Location: US - NEW JERSEY CLIENT SITE
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Title: </b><b>Sr Lead Business Analyst
</b></h1></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Description:
<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Area(s) of responsibility</b></h2>
</div><div><p><b>
Job Title: </b>Senior Business Analyst &ndash; Data &amp; Analytics</p>
<p><b>
Experience :</b>10&ndash;14 Years</p>
<p><b>
Location: </b>Raritan New Jersey, US</p>
<p><b>
Job Summary</b></p>
<p>
We are seeking a highly experienced <b>Senior Business Analyst &ndash; Data &amp; Analytics</b> who can bridge the gap between business stakeholders and modern data platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in <b>requirements gathering, data modelling concepts, analytics solutions, and cloud-based data ecosystems</b>, with hands-on experience working across <b>Informatica, Snowflake, dbt, Tableau, and AWS</b>.</p>
<p>
You will play a critical role in translating business needs into scalable data and analytics solutions while partnering closely with Data Engineers, Architects, Analytics teams, and business leaders.</p>
<p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<p><b>
Business &amp; Requirements Management</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead <b>end-to-end requirements elicitation</b> sessions with business, product, and technical stakeholders.</li>
<li>Document <b>Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)</b>, <b>Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs)</b>, user stories, data mappings, and acceptance criteria.</li>
<li>Translate complex business problems into <b>data, reporting, and analytics use cases</b>.</li>
<li>Act as the primary liaison between business users and technical teams.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Data &amp; Analytics Expertise</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with data engineering teams on solutions involving:</li>
<li><ul><li><b>Informatica (ETL/ELT, Data Quality, Data Integration)</b></li>
<li><b>Snowflake Data Cloud</b> (schemas, data marts, performance considerations)</li>
<li><b>dbt</b> (transformations, data models, testing, documentation concepts)</li>
</ul></li><li>Define and validate <b>source-to-target mappings</b>, transformation logic, and data reconciliation rules.</li>
<li>Support <b>data governance, lineage, and data quality initiatives</b>.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Reporting &amp; Visualization</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Partner with business teams to define KPIs, metrics, and analytical dimensions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with BI developers on <b>Tableau dashboards</b>, reports, and self-service analytics.</li>
<li>Ensure dashboards are aligned with business objectives and provide actionable insights.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Cloud &amp; Architecture Collaboration</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Work within <b>AWS-based data architectures</b>, collaborating with cloud, security, and DevOps teams.</li>
<li>Understand cloud-native concepts such as data lakes, warehouses, security, scalability, and cost optimization.</li>
<li>Assist in defining analytical solution approaches aligned with enterprise cloud strategies.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Agile &amp; Delivery</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Operate effectively in <b>Agile/Scrum environments</b>.</li>
<li>Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, demos, and retrospectives.</li>
<li>Support UAT planning, execution, defect triage, and sign-off.</li>
<li>Ensure timely delivery of high-quality analytics solutions.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Sr Lead Business Analyst

Amtrak

<div><p><b>Your success is a train ride away!</b></p><p>
As we move America&rsquo;s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Are you ready to join our team?</b></p><p>
Our values of &lsquo;Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First&rsquo; are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, &lsquo;Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety &amp; Security&rsquo; are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.</p><p></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Job Summary</b></h2></div><div><p>
Members of Amtrak's Business Improvement &amp; Analytics (BIA) team are leaders in formulating and executing business strategies, high-impact strategic solutions, and continuous improvement. BIA drives value creation by supporting functional Procurement &amp; Supply Chain teams and greater departmental strategies by ensuring efficiency &amp; excellence in execution of those strategies.</p><p>
The Lead Business Analyst is responsible for driving the development and adoption of business intelligence, advanced analytics, and reporting solutions while supporting data cleansing and system integration initiatives. This role leads complex problem-solving efforts, identifies operational issues, executes performance improvement projects that deliver measurable business impact, manages multiple workstreams, and collaborates cross-functionally to analyze data and deliver executive-level insights and recommendations.</p><p>
The role supports key Procurement &amp; Supply Chain initiatives, including supplier performance, spend analytics, cost savings, and performance reporting, enabling informed decision-making and operational excellence.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential Functions</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Support department requests through technical development (SQL queries, data source creation, etc.) and implementing accompanying procedures/methods and solutions.</li><li>
Use advanced quantitative methods to understand, identify trends, predict, and enhance Supply Chain &amp; Procurement processes for key strategic initiatives.</li><li>
Collaborate with colleagues in IT functions and subject matter experts in Procurement &amp; Supply Chain on functional business requirements to support performance goals.</li><li>
Create and facilitate financial and performance processes and reporting used by working teams to manage performance efforts that align with department and corporate strategy and key performance metrics (KPIs).</li><li>
Lead and collaborate with working teams and senior management to implement reporting solutions and systems that impact strategic initiatives.</li><li>
Recommend and facilitate business improvement opportunities through improved end-to-end process design and management to enhance performance, drive efficiencies, and reduce costs.</li><li>
Assemble data, develop SQL queries and procedures, create custom reports using Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) sources</li><li>
Integrate database and write optimized SQL queries for applications and business intelligence reporting (mainly Tableau).</li><li>
Produce data mapping from source to target database schemas, data cleansing, processing, writing data extract scripts for data conversion, and researching complex data problems.</li><li>
Create program views, complex functions and stored procedures, analyze queries, and resolve problems. Design relational databases and write code that interacts with stored data to complete functional business requirements.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Administration, or related field required and/or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.</li><li>
6+ years relevant work experience and progressive responsibility for data analysis, reporting, business analytics and business process implementation in Procurement and/or Finance; or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or work experience.</li><li>
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.</li><li>
Expert knowledge of data visualization software such as Tableau.</li><li>
Proven experience with programming for data analysis, statistics and databases.</li><li>
Strong communication skills (oral and written).</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</li><li>
Prior satisfactory job performance.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s Degree and certified courses in Business Analytics, SQL, Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and/or Project Management.</li><li>
8+ years of relevant work experience and progressive responsibility in Business Analytics role.</li><li>
Exceptional data analytical skills, proficiency in SQL, Excel, and statistics.</li><li>
Proven experience with SAP ECC, SAP S4HANA, and Ariba on Demand.</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</li><li>
Proven experience in organizations with multi-functional departments and cross-functional work teams.</li><li>
Development/programmer skills with Tableau (or similar analytical/visualization tool).</li><li>
Expert knowledge of Supply Chain and Procurement data, systems, and best practices.</li><li>
Transportation industry experience.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Strong data analysis skills including data mapping, data cleansing, processing, and researching complex data problems, and reporting skills.</li><li>
Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with frequently changing priorities and produce successful deliverables within tight deadlines.</li><li>
Advanced expert knowledge/proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.</li><li>
Comfortable analyzing and manipulating large data sets (including data mining) and ability to report on/communicate findings to leadership and/or internal customers.</li><li>
High attention to detail and organizational aptitude.</li><li>
Self-motivated and able to work independently.</li><li>
Comfortable working in a fast-paced role and can learn new concepts and systems quickly.</li><li>
Experience with SAP and Ariba on Demand systems.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Tableau (or similar analytical/visualization tool), and general project management skill</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Work Environment</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Utilizes computer keyboard and monitor to perform a variety of tasks</li><li>
Climate-controlled office environment. Performs tasks that require sitting, standing and/or walking.</li></ul></div></div></div><p>
The salary/hourly range is $94,300.00 &ndash; $122,256.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee&rsquo;s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee&rsquo;s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Requisition ID:</b>166285</p><p><b>
Work Arrangement:</b>06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
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<b>Relocation Offered:</b>No
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<b>Travel Requirements:</b>Up to 25%</p><p><b>
You power our progress through your performance.</b></p><p>
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.</p><p><br>
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.</p><p>
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.</p><p><br>
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR &sect; 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.</p><p></p><p><br>
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. &sect;1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.</p><p><br>
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.</p><p><br>
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.</p></div>

Lead Business Analyst - 90197296 - Philadelphia

BranCore Technologies

<div><ul><li>Richmond, VA</li>
<li>Posted on April 10, 2026</li>
</ul><div><div>Contract Length: Through June 30, 2026 with the possibility of extension based on performance.</div>
<div>**Local Richmond, VA candidates required.</div>
<div>Must be available to work on‑site up to five days per week based on business needs.</div>
<div></div><div>** MUST HAVE &ndash; Extensive analytical experience.</div>
<div></div>
<div><p><b>Experienced Lead Business Analyst</b></p>
<p>
The Lead Business Analyst is a strategic, people‑focused role responsible for improving the quality, consistency, and impact of Business Analysis across the organization. This position combines mentorship, facilitation, and strong analytical leadership to strengthen requirements, improve delivery outcomes, and support alignment between business and technology teams.</p>
<p>
You will serve as a servant leader for a team of 8 to 10 Business Analysts. You will remove obstacles, coach their growth, and promote strong BA practices. This role is ideal for someone who leads through influence, builds trust quickly, and enjoys helping teams reach clarity and shared understanding.</p>
<p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<div>
<ul><li><b>Standards and Requirements</b></li></ul>
</div><ul><li>Establish, refine, and promote consistent BA methods, templates, and documentation standards.</li>
<li>Ensure high‑quality requirements such as BRDs, RTMs, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and data requirements.</li>
<li>Validate requirements to confirm business value, technical feasibility, and alignment with organizational goals.</li>
<li>Provide clear and constructive feedback to improve BA deliverables and reduce rework.</li>
<li>Ensure BA outputs are accurate, complete, and delivered on time to support project milestones.</li>
<li>Support testing approaches that include functional, non‑functional, and data‑related needs.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>2.Support Teams and Build Alignment</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Create a collaborative and supportive environment across business units, IT teams, and vendor partners.</li>
<li>Act as a trusted liaison who brings clarity and alignment to complex business needs.</li>
<li>Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and cross‑team discussions that support decision‑making.</li>
<li>Support change management through clear and proactive communication.</li>
<li>Work with product owners, project managers, and leadership to prioritize requirements, manage risks, and maintain project momentum.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>3.Communicate Clearly and Influence Decisions</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Communicate complex ideas in a clear and simple way for executives, technical teams, and end users.</li>
<li>Translate business needs into structured, actionable requirements and documentation.</li>
<li>Present recommendations, findings, and updates to senior leadership with confidence.</li>
<li>Produce well‑organized documentation that supports planning and solution design.</li>
</ul><div><ul><li><b>Coach and Develop the BA Team</b></li></ul>
</div><ul><li>Mentor and develop Business Analysts, building confidence and strong analytical skills.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to improve BA processes, tools, and team capabilities.</li>
<li>Lead improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and quality across the BA function.</li>
<li>Ensure alignment with leadership and the team before introducing new methods or standards.</li>
<li>Remove roadblocks, provide direction, and address risks that affect BA performance.</li>
<li>Model accountability, transparency, and a commitment to high‑quality work.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<p><b>
Required</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field</li>
<li>7 or more years of Business Analyst experience, including at least 3 years mentoring or leading analysts</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Solid understanding of elicitation techniques, requirements documentation, and process modeling</li>
<li>Experience with Agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban</li>
<li>Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills</li>
<li>Experience with enterprise‑level or multi‑module systems</li>
<li>Proficiency with BA and ALM tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience shaping BA practice standards or contributing to a BA Center of Excellence</li>
<li>Background in data governance, data integration, or data quality</li>
<li>Familiarity with testing methods and ALM or automated testing tools</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to use data for insights</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Skills and Competencies</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Servant leadership and mentoring</li>
<li>Strong communication and presentation skills</li>
<li>Analytical mindset and focus on continuous improvement</li>
<li>Skilled in stakeholder engagement and facilitation</li>
<li>High attention to detail and commitment to quality</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and support several projects at once</li>
<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and process modeling tools</li>
</ul>
<div>Required/Desired Skills</div>
<div>
<div><div><div><div>Business Analysis &ndash; Expert level knowledge in business analysis functions (requirements, stakeholder management, testing, etc)</div> <div>Required</div> <div>10</div> <div>Years</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Leadership &ndash; Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience leading and guiding experienced teams.</div> <div>Required</div> <div>7</div> <div>Years</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Communication &ndash; Effectively conveying ideas to both technical and non-technical teams at various levels of an organization</div> <div>Required</div> <div>7</div> <div>Years</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Stakeholder Management &ndash; Ablity to build and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders within the organization</div> <div>Required</div> <div>7</div> <div>Years</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Support &ndash; Guide and help experienced professionals in achieving their goals and support in removing obsticles.</div> <div>Required</div> <div>7</div> <div>Years</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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