Strong knowledge skill and experience associated with analysis of business processes of IT system applications including system design and implementation in a full life cycle project development arena
Work with complex requirements across systems and business domains using specified formats to ensure continuity of requirement documents across projects
Proficiency in facilitating backlog grooming and sprint planning
Experience working on an Agile/Scrum team
Experience gathering requirements for API rules
How to read and / or write basic SQL statements
Relational databases and database structures
Develop Agile Product Backlog items for presentation to development teams and business owners including appropriate assumptions acceptance criteria user/system details and nonfunctional requirements
Develop and maintain Agile Product Backlogs
Experience generating requirements from business units and using business requirement documents
Process improvement workflow benchmarking and/or evaluation of business processes required
Strong experience in eliciting detailing documenting and validating requirements
Strong understanding of lean methodologies like Agile Scrum as well as Waterfall
Team leadership and design session facilitation
Strong customer service principles and practices
Effective listening skills problem analysis and resolution
Strong interpersonal presentation oral and written communication skills
Experience with analytical research and statistical methods
Demonstrated proficiency in typing and vocabulary in technology
Understand the integration of processes across domains scope charter and plans
Proven strong problemsolving skills troubleshooting and rootcause analysis
Adept at communicating the business directive goals and needs to the technical team and serving as a client interface for managing user expectations and achieving client satisfaction
Expertise in establishing proper courses of action to ensure that work product is completed efficiently and on time/within proper time limits
Intermediate / advanced skill in using Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel
Operate successfully in a strong team environment
Focus and guide self and team members in accomplishing work objectives
Deal effectively with others in antagonistic situations using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict
Maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization
Set high standards of performance for self; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; selfimposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
Use discretion make sound decisions and maintain confidentiality
Employ structured development methodologies
Synthesize various sources of information together into a clear and coherent document process or procedure.
Respectfully question ideas and share a point of view with others in support of the business requirements
Skills Preferred
Application development in IT departments in government or the private sector
Education industry and working knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation Server
Knowledge of current Microsoft .NET technologies including SQL and SharePoint
Scrum certification and IIBA certification
Knowledge of current Microsoft .NET technologies including C# VB.NET ASP.Net and SharePoint highly preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation Services preferred
Experience Required
Minimum of 4 years practical experience in technical business analysis required
Applicants must have a minimum of three years experience in scrum/agile environments
How to read and / or write basic SQL statements
Experience Preferred
Experience in the education industry is preferred
Education Required
A bachelor s degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field and/ or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required
Additional Information
LOCAL PHOENIX CANDIDATES ONLY Candidates should apply with the ability and willingness to work inoffice up to five days per week as business needs necessitate. Standard 7 year background check