Senior Business Analyst Job at Guidacent, Inc., Olympia, WA

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  • Guidacent, Inc.
  • Olympia, WA

Job Description

About the Company: Guidacent is a boutique business and technology consulting firm that fosters an enterprising, entrepreneurial environment. Our employees experience a flat organizational structure with access to constant learning -- where one's career path isn't set in stone, and there is the potential for unlimited growth.

Based in Seattle at the epicenter of the Pacific Northwest, our firm is composed of creative problem solvers who are passionate about their clients and their work. We are a close-knit group of versatile consultants who thrive on a variety of challenges and flexible, collaborative culture.

Our clients rely on Guidacent as a partner they can trust to deliver mission-critical services and value to their business. Are you ready to join a firm that is building a reputation of industry expertise and delivering the best client experience in the industry?

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst who will work closely with the team lead to drive project success. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving our clients businesses forward by analyzing market trends, developing business strategies, and identifying opportunities for growth. This role requires a deep understanding of technology, business processes, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage mid/large-sized business teams to capture, prioritize, and document and analyze their business requirements for new projects and enhancements.
  • Develop use cases, user stories, and functional specifications to guide the development process.
  • Assist clients in defining solutions, planning for the implementation, and driving delivery.
  • Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Participate in testing activities, including developing test plans, executing test cases, and validating system functionality.
  • Process mapping of current and to-be states.
  • Identify and mitigate risks and issues.
  • Consistently communicate and manage expectations.
  • Manage and maintain standard project tools and templates, including project schedule, issues logs, risk summary, status reports, meeting minutes, etc.

Required Qualifications:

  • College/University relevant degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Etc.)
  • 7+ years in a relevant role
  • Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
  • Experience with CRM, ERP, or other enterprise software solutions.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Experience with business process modeling and process improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior consulting experience with big four consulting
  • Agile delivery experience preferred
  • Knowledge of BABOK
  • Possess a technical background and experience working with engineering and business teams

Guidacent is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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