Stanbridge University ยท 3 weeks ago
Business Systems Analyst (SaaS)
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expStanbridge University is a higher education institution that is seeking a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and product and web technology teams in a SaaS environment. The BSA will analyze complex business problems, design scalable system solutions, and ensure the successful delivery of technology initiatives aligned with the university's strategic goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end analysis of business processes, system capabilities, and user needs to define functional and technical requirements
Own and maintain large, continuously evolving product backlogs, producing a high volume of well-structured user stories with clear, complete, and testable acceptance criteria
Translate business objectives into sprint-ready user stories that include detailed functional, non-functional, and edge-case acceptance criteria
Define acceptance criteria using industry best practices (e.g., Given/When/Then, behavior-driven development concepts) to ensure stories are unambiguous and verifiable
Decompose complex requirements into appropriately sized stories using effective story slicing, dependency management, and prioritization techniques
Facilitate backlog refinement, grooming, and sprint planning sessions to ensure stories meet Definition of Ready (DoR) standards, including well-defined acceptance criteria
Act as the primary liaison between business units, Product Management, Developers, and QA teams to align on scope, priorities, and acceptance expectations
Partner closely with QA teams to ensure acceptance criteria support efficient test case creation, validation, and regression testing
Identify system gaps and recommend enhancements through feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments
Ensure solutions adhere to standards for security, compliance, accessibility, and data governance
Maintain traceability between business objectives, user stories, acceptance criteria, and delivered functionality while supporting continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
7-10 years of experience in business systems analysis, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role
Demonstrated experience producing high volumes of user stories with detailed acceptance criteria in Agile development environments
Strong expertise in acceptance criteria definition, user story frameworks, and backlog management
Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with fast-paced sprint cadences
Proven experience leading cross-functional collaboration across business, product, development, and QA teams
Experience using project management and visualization tools such as ClickUp and Visio
Strong background in systems integration, data analysis, and process mapping
Working knowledge of API integrations, cloud platforms, and workflow automation
Familiarity with both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
Preferred
Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Experience working with LMS platforms
Experience using project management and visualization tools such as ClickUp and Visio
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Exciting university events
Seasonal motivational health and wellness challenges
Work/Life Balance initiatives
Onsite wellness program / Staff Chiropractor
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Company
Stanbridge University
Stanbridge University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Yasith Weerasuriya
President and CEO
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