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DISCO · 12 hours ago

Business Analyst

DISCO provides a cloud-native, artificial intelligence-powered legal solution that simplifies ediscovery, legal document review and case management. The Business Analyst supports the execution of Business Systems initiatives by acting as a bridge between non-technical stakeholders and technical teams, focusing on translating business needs into technical requirements and facilitating Agile ceremonies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Document ManagementInformation TechnologyLegal Tech
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Responsibilities

Facilitates core Agile ceremonies (Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives) and coordinates the daily operational rhythm of the team
Assists in tracking team velocity and identifies potential blockers early to help the team remain focused on committed goals
Provides regular updates on sprint progress and task status to ensure transparency across the project team
Assists in documenting clear business requirements, ensuring technical and functional specifications are captured accurately before development
Works with the development team to review requirements for clarity and ensures that the final documentation reflects the agreed-upon solution
Drafts detailed User Stories and Tasks in Jira, including clear Acceptance Criteria and definitions of done to assist the engineering team
Maintains the organization of the project backlog, ensuring tickets are groomed, estimated by the team, and ready for upcoming sprints
Coordinates the movement of tickets through various status stages to maintain an accurate representation of the team's workload
Coordinates dependencies between Business Systems and other technical teams (Security, IT Infrastructure)
Communicates progress, risks, and timeline changes to the Program Manager and business stakeholders, helping to ensure alignment across the organization
Identifies and addresses bottlenecks, resource constraints, or third-party vendor risks
Ensures the effective implementation of risk mitigation plans

Qualification

Agile FacilitationJira ManagementRequirements GatheringUser Acceptance TestingBusiness Systems AnalysisAgile MethodologiesRisk MitigationComfort with AmbiguityCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Coordination

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in Business Systems Analysis or IT Project Coordination
Experience facilitating software development tasks using Agile or Scrum methodologies
Experience with translating complex business requirements into technical user stories
Demonstrated experience with Jira boards, including workflow customization and dashboard reporting
A track record of managing conflicting priorities in a resource-constrained environment
Experience assisting with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination for projects
Advanced knowledge of Jira and Confluence (JQL, filters, and board configuration)
Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks
Knowledge of Business Systems architecture (Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
High agency and comfort with ambiguity
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible PTO

Company

DISCO is a legaltech company that applies AI and cloud computing to legal problems to help lawyers and legal teams improve legal outcomes.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$233.57M
Key Investors
Comerica IncorporatedGeorgianBessemer Venture Partners
2021-07-21IPO
2020-12-17Debt Financing· $40M
2020-10-15Series Unknown· $60M

Leadership Team

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Eric Friedrichsen
CEO and Board Director
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Michael Campbell
Chief Financial Officer
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