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Aha Apps

Business Analyst Job at Aha Apps in Richmond

Aha Apps, Richmond, VA, United States, 23214

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Overview

We are seeking a Senior Systems Analyst with strong analytical skills and a meticulous attention to detail to support a range of upcoming strategic initiatives. This role is instrumental in bridging the gap between business objectives and technology solutions, with a key focus on vendor implementations and support of renewable energy projects, including wind energy.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in the systems analyst discipline, possess hands-on experience translating complex business needs into actionable system requirements, and bring strong collaboration and communication skills to a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a consultant to internal business partners on technology and process solutions.
  • Facilitate discovery, development, and implementation of viable technology solutions by working with internal teams, external vendors, and business partners.
  • Lead and document requirements workshops, translating business needs into functional specifications and test cases.
  • Work hands-on with internal and external stakeholders during vendor system implementations.
  • Write functional specifications, user stories, use cases, and conduct gap analyses.
  • Create and execute test cases and support system integration and user acceptance testing.
  • Write basic scripts and work with technologies aligned with .NET framework.
  • Interface effectively with developers, QA analysts, business SMEs, and project managers.
  • Provide regular updates to IT leadership and business stakeholders.
  • Train users and support personnel on new or updated system functionalities.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Experience with vendor implementations — actively participated in or led multiple successful vendor system rollouts.
  • Proven experience developing detailed specifications from business requirements, supporting their implementation by development teams.
  • Hands-on experience as a Systems Analyst in a professional IT environment.
  • Strong scripting ability and understanding of .NET technologies.
  • Structured, methodical Systems Analyst skillset, including:
  • Requirements elicitation and documentation
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Use case and user story creation
  • Testing and QA collaboration

Soft Skills & Team Fit

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to clearly communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven ability to lead, collaborate, and work effectively in cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Self-starter with high accountability and commitment to deliver quality results.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced and evolving environments.

Nice to Have

  • Experience or knowledge of the power/utility industry.
  • Passion or interest in renewable energy, particularly wind energy.
  • Experience working in Agile or hybrid project environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Systems Analyst.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred – ideally in IT, Computer Science, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. Open to other majors with relevant experience.

Note: This position is available to W2 candidates only. Corp-to-Corp (C2C), 1099, or third-party submissions will not be considered.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Contract

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industries

  • Information Services
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