nLeague · 2 months ago
Lead Business Analyst
Richmond, VA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expnLeague is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to guide and support a team of business analysts in analyzing and documenting business requirements across multiple projects. This role involves mentorship, project delivery oversight, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and successful project execution.
Mobile
Responsibilities
Lead, guide, and support a team of business analysts, fostering consistency and knowledge-sharing within the team
Assign, prioritize, and oversee team workloads to ensure optimal performance and timely project delivery
Conduct regular peer reviews and provide coaching to help team members meet project goals and deadlines
Oversee the gathering and analysis of business requirements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business needs
Lead the documentation of detailed business processes, user stories, and acceptance criteria, supporting the development of system enhancements
Ensure consistent use of requirements management tools and methodologies within the team
Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT, and development teams to ensure project alignment and clarity on requirements
Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and other key stakeholders to prioritize backlogs, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth project execution
Facilitate workshops and meetings to understand business needs and provide regular project updates to senior leadership
Monitor and track progress on multiple projects, ensuring that business analysts deliverables meet quality standards and timelines
Conduct regular reviews of team outputs, including user stories, business process flows, and requirements traceability, to ensure alignment with business objectives
Lead efforts in testing and validation, ensuring solutions meet business needs before deployment
Collaborate with IT, vendors, and external consultants to ensure that business requirements are accurately translated into technical solutions
Drive cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment between business goals and technical implementations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field
7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role managing or mentoring teams
Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, including experience managing product and sprint backlogs
Proven experience translating complex business requirements into clear, actionable documentation (user stories, acceptance criteria, etc.)
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across various teams and departments
Expertise in process modeling, root cause analysis, and process improvement initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive insights and decision-making
Experience working with enterprise-level systems and multi-module applications
Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or other requirements management platforms
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and process mapping tools
Preferred
Experience with statistical tools and data analysis
CBAP, CSPO, PMP, or other relevant certifications
Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and automated testing tools
Company
nLeague
nLeague is an IT company offering mobility and engineering services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase