Enterprise Business Analyst-Scottsdale, AZ

Enterprise Business AnalystLocation: Scottsdale, AZDuration: ContractRate: DOEVisa Independent Candidates OnlyResponsibilitiesSupport in the development of process definitions.Interpret and analyze data from multiple sources, providing key analytics and reports for leadershipProvide project coordination as neededPrepare necessary supporting analytics to assist departmental and business insights and decision makingMaintain tracking in internal systems toolsManage requirements throughout the project lifecycle.Research, elicit, &/or document project and/or product requirements.Developing a thorough knowledge of the business processes, solutions and integration points employed in their assigned business or functional areas.Authoring highly effective written communications including project assessments, business requirements and user stories and business testing and training material.Ensure project/product requirements are well defined and easily understood by all stakeholders.Confirm that results meet documented requirements.Translate business requirements into high-level functional specifications.Work closely with stakeholders to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.Ensure that the nature and extent of the business needs and project requirements are understood by all project participants.Act as the liaison and facilitator of communications between the team and other operational and functional groups as relates to Business Requirements.Act as the subject matter expert on assigned applications, functional areas, or infrastructure.May act as scrum master as needed.Support the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and dataJob RequirementsProven business analyst experienceEffective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with ability to tailor to varying audiences. Confidence and poise to present at all levels effectively.Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications.Highly engaged, self-starter with ability to balance achieving results and fostering collaboration.Demonstrated experience in planning and orchestrating process improvement.Experience with project management tool suites including MS Project, Plainview, and JIRA.Demonstrated experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologiesDemonstrated knowledge of all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologyExperienced user of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.Experience with Agile tools such as Rally, JIRA, Version One, or othersCertification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) certification (Desired)