Business Analyst (QA) - Richmond, VA

Location: Richmond, VA 23219Interview Type: In Person OnlyWork Arrangement: 5 days onsite - Locals only (within 50-60 miles of client location)Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)8+ years of experience delivering business and systems analysis artifacts, with a focus on data management and QA testing8+ years of proficiency translating client/product strategy requirements into application requirements and user stories8+ years of exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with diverse peers and customers5+ years as an Agile Business Analyst with a deep understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology5+ years of experience organizing and maintaining Product and Sprint backlogs5+ years defining acceptance criteria and managing acceptance processes with development teams5+ years working with Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) 2.05+ years of advanced SQL expertise for complex queries, data profiling, and troubleshootingDiscover and document customer-centric requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to improve both business and technical processesAct as the voice of the customer, collaborating with IT teams and stakeholders to understand business processes, pain points, and needsGain deep knowledge of customer business applications and data management practices, advocating for the customer throughout the SDLCCreate process flows, context diagrams, and data flow diagrams using BPMN 2.0 to clarify current state and propose improvementsBreak down traditional requirements into Agile Epics and Features; craft clear, concise user stories aligned with customer goalsExecute advanced SQL queries to support data mapping, profiling, and analysisLead comprehensive QA efforts, including:Functional Testing: Validate systems meet requirementsData Validation Testing: Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistencyRegression Testing: Confirm new integrations do not affect existing functionalityEnd-to-End Testing: Validate complete system workflowsUser Acceptance Testing (UAT): Partner with stakeholders to ensure business needs are metUse tools like Azure DevOps and Jira to manage work items and maintain alignment with customer objectivesQualifications10+ years of business analysis experience with a focus on data management and QA testingAdvanced SQL skills for complex database workExperience with QA tools, Microsoft Office, reporting systems, and SDLC tools such as Azure DevOps and JiraFamiliarity with reporting systems, operational data stores, data warehouses, data lakes, and data martsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage and present to senior leaders in matrixed environments•Work Eligibility: Only candidates located within 50-60 miles of Richmond, VA.•Work Type: Onsite - no remote or hybrid option.•Interview Process: In person only. TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.