Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Anika Systems is looking for a passionate and talented Business Analyst to join our expanding Federal team. This position is currently remote; however, in accordance with federal contract requirements and company policy, there may be future changes to work location expectations. Candidates should be prepared for the possibility of a return to the office, either partially or fully, based on client directives, contractual obligations, or company policies.

Any such changes will be communicated in advance. Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a government suitability clearance.

• Developing detailed documentation as per client needs; gathers both functional and non-functional requirements
• Creating detailed user stories including acceptance criteria
• Identifies, develops, and supports business process changes
• Perform data analysis using Enterprise BI tools to identify patterns, anomalies, and opportunities
• Lead tasks, provide task-level estimates, actively participate in project events, and provide alternative delivery options
• Participate in all Agile meetings such as sprint planning, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with the Human Resource Management team and other functions to gather and analyze data
• Present findings and recommendations to management
• Support the development of data-driven strategies to improve federal HR processes and performance

• Business analyst with a minimum of 5 years of experience facilitating meetings with stakeholders to develop business and technical requirements
• Experience defining business/functional requirements, managing conflicts, analyzing risks, and soliciting feedback
• Candidate must be willing to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple assignments. Must actively support and contribute to the Agile practices adopted by the development team
• Excellent communication and customer facing skills