PingWind · 1 day ago
Business Analyst / Product Manager
PingWind is seeking a Business Analyst / Product Manager with IT experience to support the Department of Veterans Affairs in digitizing benefits claim forms. The role involves setting product direction, facilitating requirements sessions, and managing product backlog to enhance Veterans' experience and improve claims processing.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLogistics
Responsibilities
Sets the overall product/form direction, aligning it with business objectives and Veteran-first principals
Works with the VA Business Owners/Subject Matter Experts to understand user needs, pain points, and policy/organizational drivers
Facilitates requirements working sessions with stakeholders/business owners; captures requirements and develops user stories and associated work items
Conducts user research and stakeholder engagement to effectively translate requirements into product vision, strategy, and MVP definition
Creates process and data flow diagrams
Coordinates with designers and developers to provide guidance and clarify requirements to ensure user stories are implemented correctly
Manages product backlog to focus capacity on highest priority epics and user stories. Maps and tracks dependencies
Creates and maintains a flexible product roadmap and prioritizes the product backlog for the development team
Works with the team to deliver complete, valuable product increments frequently, focusing on outcomes (to include improved Veteran’s experience and more efficient claims processing)
Gathers and incorporates user feedback after each iteration to refine the product; works with the stakeholders to understand current and emerging needs
Demonstrates product/forms to the users for feedback and acceptance; supports user acceptance testing
Supports the creation of comprehensive documentation of product, processes, and features for both technical and non-technical audiences
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to product stability, security, and delivery timelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree
5 years of experience performing the duties outlined above for development project(s) using Agile-Scrum
Experience working with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and the Atlassian suite of tools (primarily Jira)
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Expert communication and client management skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Flexible, able to adapt to different customer groups and expectations
Experience working in and with cross-functional teams
U.S. Citizenship; Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Benefits
Paid Federal Holidays
Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
401k with matching
Paid vacation and sick leave
Continuing education assistance
Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources
Company
PingWind
PingWind specializes in cybersecurity, IT and management consulting with process improvement, logistic and supply chain operation services.