[Remote] Technical Business Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. National University is a higher education institution serving students through online and campus-based programs. The Technical Business Analyst partners with business leaders and technical teams to translate business needs into requirements, document current- and future-state processes, and support solution delivery across the full SDLC. The role also leads UAT activities, identifies risks and dependencies, facilitates stakeholder alignment, and mentors junior analysts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate requirement gathering sessions, workshops, and stakeholder meetings to elicit, clarify, and document business needs
• Translate business requirements into clear Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Specifications (FSDs), process documentation, and supporting artifacts for technical teams
• Develop comprehensive current- and future-state process maps, including business rules, decision points, and cross-functional workflows; identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Partner with business and technical teams to design, evaluate, and validate solutions aligned to operational objectives and system capabilities
• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and IT throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring shared understanding and alignment
• Own assigned initiatives and deliverables through analysis, design, build, testing, implementation, and post-implementation support
• Develop UAT strategy, prepare test scenarios and cases, coordinate execution with business stakeholders, and ensure traceability to requirements
• Proactively identify, assess, and communicate risks, impacts, and dependencies, exercising sound independent judgment in support of organizational priorities
• Act as a subject matter expert for supported systems and processes; provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts as needed
• Maintain reliable attendance and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• * Experience working within a technology-driven organization supporting enterprise systems and cross-functional initiatives
• * Demonstrated experience documenting business processes, business rules, and cross-functional workflows
• * Proficiency with process mapping and flowcharting tools (e.g., Visio or similar platforms)
• * Experience producing structured requirements documentation (e.g., BRDs, FSDs) and supporting initiatives through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• * Working knowledge of SDLC processes, including both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• * Experience working within ticketing and work management systems (e.g., Jira or similar platforms)
• * Foundational knowledge of SQL and the ability to create and interpret queries to support analysis and validation activities
• * Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• * Understanding of organizational structures, governance, and operational dynamics within complex environments
• * Ability to facilitate meetings, lead structured conversations, and guide stakeholders toward alignment and shared understanding
• * Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse constituencies across all organizational levels
• * Operates confidently and professionally in ambiguous or high-visibility situations; comfortable influencing without formal authority
• * Demonstrates independent judgment, personal accountability, and sound decision-making with limited supervision
• * Ability to build collaborative relationships and foster a cooperative team environment while advancing common goals
• * Strong critical thinking skills; questions assumptions, identifies root causes, and proposes practical, innovative solutions
• * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining focus on measurable outcomes
• * Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to organizational mission, strategic objectives, and continuous improvement
• Location: Remote, USA
• Travel: up to 10% travel
• * Bachelor's degree preferred in business management, leadership, computer science or related field
• * Working knowledge of higher education operations and systems (e.g., SIS, CRM, ERP, LMS) and the broader student lifecycle preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family
• A supportive academic and work environment
• Remote work arrangement

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