Business Analyst Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts to ensure clear articulation of business requirements and technical solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT to gather, analyze, and document business processes, workflows, and requirements.
• Drive gap analysis, test planning, deployment planning, and ensure IT solutions meet business objectives.
• Oversee functional, SIT, UAT to ensure quality delivery.
• Support testing activities by developing test scenarios, coordinating UAT and validating that solutions meet business and compliance requirements
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee quality inspections, audits, and testing (including SIT, UAT, penetration tests) to ensure compliance with government regulations and cybersecurity standards.
• Manage vendor and developer assessments to ensure deliverables meet standards and user requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather insights and align project goals with business strategy.
• Translate complex business needs into detailed technical specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Monitor project progress, communicate risks, and provide status updates to senior management.
• Promote best practices in business analysis and Agile methodologies within the team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Information Technology or related fields.
• At least 8 years of business analysis experience, with a minimum of 3 years in leading roles supporting government or public sector projects.
• Proven track record in managing complex government IT projects.
• Proven experience in quality assurance or quality management within IT or government projects, including developing and implementing QA framework.
• Strong knowledge of government digital transformation initiatives, data security standards, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with government stakeholders and understanding of public sector procurement and governance processes.
• Proficiency in creating detailed business requirement documents, process flows, and user stories tailored for government projects.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and tools such as AWS or Jira.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging senior government officials and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.