Senior Business Analyst

Description

Establish a structured process for receiving BI development requests from business users.

Assess each request to determine its scope, urgency, and alignment with strategic objectives.

Prioritization and scheduling

Develop criteria for prioritizing requests based on business impact, resource availability, and urgency.

Create and maintain a schedule for BI development activities, ensuring timely delivery of high-priority requests.

Communication and feedback

Communicate with business users to confirm receipt of requests and provide updates on prioritization and scheduling.

Gather feedback from users to improve the request intake and prioritization process.

1. Analyze requirements and document functional and technical specifications

Requirements gathering

Conduct meetings and interviews with business users to gather detailed requirements for BI development projects.

Use techniques such as process mapping and use case analysis to understand user needs and objectives.

Documentation of specifications

Prepare comprehensive functional and technical specifications that clearly outline project requirements.

Ensure specifications are detailed, accurate, and aligned with business goals and technical capabilities.

Review and validation

Collaborate with stakeholders to review and validate specifications, ensuring they meet user needs and technical feasibility.

Update documentation as necessary to reflect changes in requirements or project scope.

2. Align business requests with available data sources and technical capabilities

Data source identification and mapping

Identify relevant data sources that can support business requests and BI development projects.

Map business requirements to available data sources, ensuring compatibility and accessibility.

Technical capability assessment

Evaluate technical capabilities and limitations to determine feasibility of requested BI solutions.

Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to address technical challenges and optimize solutions.

Solution design and recommendation

Design BI solutions that align with business requests, leveraging available data and technical resources.

Provide recommendations to business users on optimal solutions and potential alternatives.

3. Serve as a bridge between business teams and developers

Facilitation and communication

Act as a liaison between business teams and developers, facilitating clear communication and understanding.

Translate business requirements into technical language for developers and vice versa.

Project coordination and support

Coordinate project activities between business users and development teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration.

Provide ongoing support to developers and business users throughout the project lifecycle.

Issue resolution and feedback

Address and resolve any issues or misunderstandings that arise between business teams and developers.

Gather feedback from both parties to improve collaboration and project outcomes.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 6 years of experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, or a related field.

Proven experience in bridging business and technical teams and documenting specifications is highly desirable.

Technical skills

Proficiency in BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.

Strong knowledge of data analysis techniques and requirements documentation.

Experience with data integration and automation tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R).

Soft skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Certifications

Relevant certifications in business analysis or project management (e.g., Certified Business Analysis Professional) are a plus.