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Yakshna Solutions, Inc. lists this Lead Business Analyst - Richmond, VA opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Overview
We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards.
We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer.
Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training.
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Lead Business Analyst
, (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.
Job Description
The Lead Business Analyst - BISD role will serve as the lead of an experienced team of business analysts, responsible for guiding and supporting the analysis, documentation of requirements, and improvement of business processes across multiple projects. This role combines mentorship with hands-on analytical work, driving successful project delivery by ensuring that business requirements are well understood, clearly documented, and aligned with the organization's goals.
Job Responsibilities
Lead, guide, and support a team of business analysts, fostering consistency and knowledge-sharing within the team.
Assign, prioritize, and oversee team workloads to ensure optimal performance and timely project delivery.
Conduct regular peer reviews and provide coaching to help team members meet project goals and deadlines.
Oversee the gathering and analysis of business requirements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business needs.
Lead the documentation of detailed business processes, user stories, and acceptance criteria, supporting the development of system enhancements.
Ensure consistent use of requirements management tools and methodologies within the team.
Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT, and development teams to ensure project alignment and clarity on requirements.
Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and other key stakeholders to prioritize backlogs, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth project execution.
Facilitate workshops and meetings to understand business needs and provide regular project updates to senior leadership.
Monitor and track progress on multiple projects, ensuring that business analysts’ deliverables meet quality standards and timelines.
Conduct regular reviews of team outputs, including user stories, business process flows, and requirements traceability, to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Lead efforts in testing and validation, ensuring solutions meet business needs before deployment.
Collaborate with IT, vendors, and external consultants to ensure that business requirements are accurately translated into technical solutions.
Drive cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment between business goals and technical implementations.
Required skills and experience
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field
7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role managing or mentoring teams.
Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, including experience managing products and sprint backlogs.
Proven experience translating complex business requirements into clear, actionable documentation (user stories, acceptance criteria, etc.).
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across various teams and departments.
Expertise in process modeling, root cause analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive insights and decision-making.
Experience working with enterprise-level systems and multi-module applications.
Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or other requirements management platforms.
Experience with statistical tools and data analysis is a plus.
CBAP, CSPO, PMP, or other relevant certifications are preferred.
No C2C, will look at Green Card Holders and US Citizenship
Location: 1401 E Broad St Richmond, VA 23219 (Onsite) only!
$100-110k/A with benefits
Yakshna Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
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