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First Electric Cooperative Corporation · 2 days ago

Jr Business Analyst to Sr Business Analyst

Jacksonville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$35/hr - $64/hr

0+ years exp

First Electric Cooperative is seeking a Business Analyst who will serve as a bridge between business needs and technical execution. The role involves gathering and analyzing data, documenting requirements, and supporting project execution in an Agile environment.

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Responsibilities

Assist with data gathering and reporting. Collect, clean, and organize data for others to analyze

Support documentation and meeting logistics. Help the team maintain organized project artifacts and run sprint and scrum meetings smoothly

Document low-complexity processes and requirements. Capture basic requirements and validate documentation accuracy in FECC project management software

Understand the user interface (UI) of Systems. Know how a user interacts with the core systems

Collect Metadata and assist in data migration. Gather existing data attributes and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Demonstrates a commitment to rapid skill acquisition, proactively mastering the team's tech stack and pursuing foundational certifications in business analytics and project management. Actively seeks feedback and applies lessons learned to iterate on the quality and speed of analytical deliverables. Leverages learning opportunities to transition from supervised task execution to independent ownership of complex business workstreams

Execute defined analytical tasks. Fulfill well-defined data requests and use visualization to communicate findings internally

Own the requirements delivery in sprints. Manage the requirements side of the project lifecycle, ensuring the backlog is ready for the team

Analyze and design department level workflows. Create accurate documentation for specific business unit processes, requirements, issues in FECC project management software

Understand core systems and data flow. Know the purpose of key utility systems and how they interact at a transactional level

Document data requirements. Define the required data inputs and outputs for specific functional requirements

Proactively expands technical and functional expertise by pursuing advanced industry certifications (e.g., CCBA, IIBA-AAC) and mastering emerging analytical toolsets. Accountable for bridging personal knowledge gaps to take independent ownership of increasingly complex workstreams, ensuring all deliverables align with current industry's best practices and organizational standards

Facilitate Agile meetings and acceptance testing to improve and communicate product development to internal and external stakeholders

Compile, and document product and process requirements, issues, and workflows in FECC project management software

Create and maintain requirement documentation including flow charts, use cases, etc. to better illustrate feature specifications

Manage scope, project activities, and change requests to assess their impact on delivery goals

Identify current-state inefficiencies and design optimized future-state business processes, and workflows within various solutions

Handle ad hoc business queries and requests from management for one-off data pulls, analysis, and visualizations to provide quick insights to management

Create clear and concise visualizations to communicate the ad hoc analysis to non-technical stakeholders

Drives the continuous evolution of the Business Analysis practice by spearheading the adoption of innovative methodologies, such as AI-augmented requirements engineering and advanced data storytelling. Acts as a formal mentor to junior and mid-level staff, standardizing high-impact workflows and ensuring the team's collective analytical maturity keeps pace with shifting market trends and enterprise-level strategic goals

Qualification

Agile methodologiesData analysisProject managementSQLPythonTableauCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganization skillsProblem solvingContinuous learner

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Finance, Economics or similar degree is preferred

0-2 years of experience; This is an entry level role with a focus on learning core BA competencies

Familiarity with Business Analysis, Programming, or Project Management is desired

Basic programming knowledge such basic SQL (e.g., select statements), python or R

Spreadsheet applications such as Excel or Google Sheets

Familiarity with visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI

Basic familiarity with RDBMS

High attention to detail

Strong organization skills

Ability to learn utility systems and data structures

2-3 years of experience in analytics, project management, or software development role, with experience managing or coordinating technology projects (Hybrid BA/PM, Scrum Master, or Project Coordinator experience preferred

Strong practical knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and/or Hybrid project delivery methodologies is desired

Ability to quickly understand and document technical concepts, data structures, and system integrations is desired

Analytical, organizational, facilitation, and verbal/written communication skills are desired

Knowledge of project management/Agile tools (e.g., OpenProject, Jira, Trello) and process modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart) is desired

Proficiency with data visualization/query tools for ad hoc analysis (SQL, Python, R, Apache Superset, Tableau, Power BI) is desired

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Attention to detail and a focus on producing accurate, high-quality work

Ability to communicate findings clearly in both written and verbal formats

Strong organization and time management skills

Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team

Continuous learner with a passion for exploring new technologies, methodologies, tools, techniques, and concepts

3-5+ years of experience in an analytics, project management, or software development role, with significant experience managing or coordinating technology projects (Hybrid BA/PM, Scrum Master, or Project Coordinator experience preferred

Preferred

Certificates in the following areas are highly desirable: IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified ScrumMaster, PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), IIBA Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA), IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC), Certified Associate in Project Management or Project Management Professional, Certified ScrumMaster or Professional Scrum Master