Job Information
Robert Half Business Analyst in Oakbrook, Illinois
Description
We are looking for a highly capable Technical Business Analyst to join our team. This role requires a mix of analytical, technical, and client-facing skills to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. As a central figure in project lifecycles, you will gather and document requirements, collaborate with internal teams, engage directly with clients, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business objectives and technical needs, ensuring requirements are gathered, documented, and clearly communicated to development teams.
Translate business problems into actionable technical requirements through user stories, process diagrams, mockups, and other artifacts using industry-standard tools (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio).
Act as a liaison between business teams and technical teams, promoting alignment and transparency throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Participate in and lead Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups while advocating for project timelines and deliverables.
Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring that solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.
Proactively manage client expectations, changes in scope, and risks to safeguard project timelines and success.
Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to requirements-gathering methodologies and processes to enhance project outcomes.
Requirements
Top Skills and Requirements:
Minimum of 3–5+ years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst or in a similar client-focused role.
Strong technical expertise in requirements gathering, process mapping, data modeling, and systems analysis.
Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies. Experience working within Agile teams is highly valued.
Proficiency with technical tools such as database querying, web services, ETL processes, and familiarity with modern systems integration.
Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or Agile/Scrum are a strong plus but not required.
Excellent communication skills, with a natural ability to build relationships and translate complex technical terms into easy-to-understand language for clients and stakeholders.
Ability to analyze data and documentation effectively to ensure comprehensive and actionable requirements.
Experience working on client-facing projects and environments, handling workshops, solutions design, and stakeholder presentations.
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