Business Analyst Job at Search Services in Dallas

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Analyst for a long-term contract with the possibility of being converted to a direct hire. This role is ideal for a self-starter and strong driver who can work independently and take ownership of initiatives from concept to delivery. The right candidate will have a strong background in digital platforms, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to write clear, detailed user stories that guide development teams and add value to the business.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure shared understanding of goals, scope, and outcomes.
• Facilitate discovery sessions, workshops, and stakeholder interviews to gather detailed business and functional requirements.
• Write clear, complete, and testable user stories and acceptance criteria to support Agile development and QA efforts.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, standups, and retrospectives.
• Analyze business problems and propose solutions aligned with digital and user experience strategies.
• Create and maintain wireframes, process flows, and supporting documentation.
• Track and manage requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure cohesive digital experiences.
• Lead or support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test case development and defect tracking.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on digital products or platforms.
• Proven experience writing high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently, driving tasks forward without constant supervision.
• Consulting background a plus.
• Proficient in Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Experience in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document complex business needs.
• Strong reputation for creativity, flexibility, versatility, and problem solving.
• Appetite for being creative and has an ability and/or desire to learn and solve problems quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or Agile-related (CSPO, SAFe) are a plus.