Lead Business Systems AnalystRole: Lead Business Systems Analyst - MUST be Local to Phoenix, ArizonaHybrid 60% onsite 40% remote schedule (three days working in-office and two days remote) will be outlined after onboarding.Location: Phoenix, Arizona, UNITED STATESDuration: 6 monthsInterview Type: in person interviewsWe are seeking a Lead Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with strong expertise in test script creation, system testing, and quality assurance practices. This role bridges business needs and technical solutions, ensuring that systems are designed, implemented, and validated to meet organizational goals. The ideal candidate will lead requirements gathering, oversee system design validation, and ensure testing processes are robust and efficient.Key ResponsibilitiesRequirements Analysis & DocumentationCollaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.Ensure alignment between business objectives and system capabilities.Testing & Quality AssuranceDevelop, maintain, and execute test scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing.Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts, coordinating with business users to validate solutions.Identify, document, and track defects; work with developers to resolve issues.Ensure testing processes comply with organizational standards and industry best practices.Leadership & CollaborationAct as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, and QA testers.Facilitate workshops, walkthroughs, and review sessions with stakeholders.Required Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.3+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst, with at least 2 years in a lead role.Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies (functional, regression, integration, UAT).Hands-on experience with test script creation and execution.Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.