Sum Theory · 14 hours ago
Senior IT Business Anaylst (HYBRID - DALLAS, TX LOCAL CANIDATES ONLY)
Plano, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSum Theory is seeking a Senior IT Business Analyst who provides strategic business analysis services to business partners and IT teams. The role focuses on ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology solutions while leveraging Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality outcomes.
FinanceFinancial ServicesManagement ConsultingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Interfaces and collaborates with other IT staff in the design of new programs, processes, projects and software. Assist other participants with analysis, validation, application testing, defect tracking, and training as needed. Interfaces with software project team members to assist in all aspects of business requirements and testing activities. Participates in the coordination and monitoring of software development activities. Assist with establishing test procedures and scripts
Lead business requirements analysis, validation, and verification for complex projects
Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews
Work closely with Product Owners and SCRUM teams to prioritize backlog items and ensure timely delivery
Produce project documentation including business requirements, scope matrix, use cases, sequence diagrams, and UAT plans
Conduct change impact analysis and document business rules, functions, and requirements
Drive process improvement initiatives and integrate new systems with existing processes
Elicit requirements through interviews, workshops, and workflow analysis
Ensure alignment between user requirements, technical capabilities, and business objectives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum Five (5) years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT projects
Proven experience working in an Agile environment using SCRUM methodology
Strong understanding of Agile principles, user story creation, and backlog management
Experience delivering business analysis across SDLC phases using Agile and/or Waterfall
Familiarity with Agile and SCRUM facilitation
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
Ability to analyze complex business processes and translate them into technical solutions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, and collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint, Jira and Confluence)
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or other scaled Agile methodologies
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
Advanced knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools
Experience mentoring junior analysts and contributing to Agile maturity within the organization
Company
Sum Theory
Sum Theory is a results-driven firm offering comprehensive professional services and management consulting informed by years of expertise helping organizations meet today’s technology challenges.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Dennis Cail III
Chief Executive Officer
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