Business Analyst in Charlotte $32/hr

**Job#: 3010482****Job Description:**Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.**Position:**Business Analyst**Location:**Charlotte, NC | 3 days/week on-site, 2 days/week remote**Duration:**12-18 month contract**Type:** W2 contract, paid hourly. No C2C, 1099, or third-party submissions will be accepted. Only direct W-2 candidates will be considered.**Pay Rate Range: W2 $30-32/hr****Industry:** Banking**Candidate Requirements**- 1+ year of experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner- Experience gathering and documenting requirements- Previous banking experience is highly preferred- Experience/knowledge of Agile methods- Experience using Jira- Release experience is preferred**Position Summary**The Product Owner/Business Analyst role is critical as the Financial Center Team continues to prepare to innovate the experience of our Financial Center Applications and experiences for clients. The role will be leading backlog management activities including requirement review and development, process and product analysis, user story/acceptance criteria definition and refinement for one of the scrum teams on the Financial Center release train. The Agile Development team will consist of 8-10 software engineers that are focused primarily around quarterly integrated development cycles in addition to Monthly releases scheduled for smaller enhancements.- Coordinates and facilitates ART ceremonies –e.g. Backlog Refinement, Program Increment (PI) Planning, ART Sync (or PO Sync, Scrum of Scrums), System Demos, Retrospective.- In collaboration with the Portfolio Manager, ensures the program has a healthy product/program backlog.- Facilitates dependency management/risk management/impediment removal for the ART.- Promotes/facilitates communication and collaboration within the ART to support value delivery and PI commitments.- Responsible for providing status updates and reporting pertaining to ART plans/delivery/timelines/impediments to stakeholders and leadership- Ensures Enterprise Change Management and other policy requirements for technology solutions are met for the epics/features delivered by the ART.- Measures ART delivery, maturity, and performance and reviews the metrics with the ART to identify improvement opportunities.- Captures data to help determine/track product funding and resource acquisition needs- Supports overall JIRA Reporting and Team Confluence Management**Key responsibilities include** coordinating and facilitating the Agile Release Train ceremonies, managing dependencies across teams in the ART, and providing visibility into the health of epic/feature delivery and the overall program increment. This role ensures impediments to epic/feature delivery are resolved quickly and protects the teams from outside disruptions to delivery. This individual will also support coaching to help progression in Agile Team Maturity and look for opportunities to continue development.**Job duties are as follows:**- Captures and supports delivery of business and system requirements to accomplish business goals- Understands both business requirements and the basic tenets of the technical solution. Helps effectively translate needs between both sets of stakeholders- Is responsible for decomposition of Epics to digestible user stories, acceptance criteria definition, prioritization of stories and backlog refinement with the team- Ensures user stories meet the Definition of Ready before work begins and meet the Definition of Done before acceptance- Leverages various techniques to assist with creation of Epics and stories such as process flow diagrams, context diagrams and use cases- Collaborates with Product Managers, stakeholders, and peer Delivery Lead members to ensure alignment of work- Removes team impediments; participates in team and Train routines as required- Supports Deployment Activities by supporting CRQ Deployment Approval Routines and ensures Quality standards are met- Is accountable to maximize the value delivered by the team and support Production Validation as part of DeploymentApex Benefits OverviewApex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.*Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.****Apex Benefits Overview:**Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a #J-18808-Ljbffr