Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Job title: business analyst/product owner
Location: remote, baltimore-based – occasional customer visits required.
Employment: full time 40/hrPer week
Work authorization: us citizenship/green card
Core business hours: 10:00am est – 4:00pm estAdditional hours are flexible and may be necessary to fulfill business and program objectives.
For over 23 years, the canton group has been delivering breakthrough solutions in the areas of software development, web/mobile design, application support, systems integration, and technology consultingWe`ve completed hundreds of projects and won dozens of awardsIn the process, we`ve built a reputation for handling complex digital problems faced by organizations of all sizes.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced business analyst/product owner who can take the lead in translating the operational needs of the business into requirements for implementation as well working with the customer and project manager to define the roadmap of the applicationThe business analyst/product owner will be responsible for defining epics, features and user stories and prioritizing the product backlog to streamline the execution of program prioritiesThe business analyst/product owner solves application and process related problems by understanding the client’s business goals and processes, creating detailed process specifications, and recommending system modifications working with the delivery team and all client business units to create a holistic solutionCommunicates business requirements for reports and applications developmentFacilitates collaboration within and across business units and across it functionsResolves problems and improves business units’ technical environments.
Responsibilities:
Documentation
Creates workflow diagrams/process mapping to depict the as-is and the to-be functionality.
Creates functional design documentation to describe, in detail, the proposed functionalityThis along with workflow diagrams will be used by development to create and enhance enterprise applications and by quality assurance testers to test the new/enhanced application systems.
Creates process documents to describe, in detail, the proposed new/enhanced business processesThis along with workflow diagrams will be used to implement new/improved processes.
Create training materials and/or conduct training on new features/functionality as needed.
Elicitation
Works with subject matter experts to understand the business goals, current business process, pain points, and future business needs and wants.
Gathers business requirements of the future business needs and/or wants.
Elicitation methods may include but are not limited to individual or group interviews, surveys, observation, and brainstorming.
Backlog management
Develop user stories with acceptance criteria based on business requirements, adding them to the product backlog.
Maintain and prioritize backlog based on priorities of the business.
Serve as the subject matter expert of the product and have strong knowledge of our systems overall.
Collaboration
Develop rapport and trust with business owners and key stakeholders.
Meets with review teams (any combination of subject matter experts, developers, and quality assurance testers, others as appropriate), to ensure the proposed solution meets the business need, is technologically feasible, is testable, and is accurate, complete, and consistent with other proposed and/or existing functionality.
Advises review teams on pros and cons for different solutions.
Gains consensus among the review teams for new/enhanced functionality/processes.
Works with objectives of the program.
Support
Peer reviews work product of other bas.
Responds to questions from development and quality assurance testers during development and testing stages, respectivelySupports staff creating training or other supporting documentation for new/enhanced functionality/processes.
Supports fellow team members as required.
Testing
Tests for new/enhanced functionality/processes that he/she proposed or proposed by another ba after system testing but before user acceptance testing.
Participates in production implementation verification.
Other duties as assigned
Required education & experience:
At least eight (8) years of experience as a business and/or systems analyst
A bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or other related scientific or technical discipline three (3) years of equivalent experience in a related field.
Product owner certification preferred.
An mba or mpa is preferred
Significant experience with the following:
Gathering and documenting business requirements
Writing detailed functional requirements documentation
Working directly with stakeholders to determine improved business solutions
Creating workflow diagrams or process mapping
Systems development life cycle (sdlc) methodologies
Agile methodology
Web application architecture and data structures
Ability to lead and/or participate in the following:
User acceptance testing
End user training sessions
Creation of end user documentation
Have significant skills in the following areas:
Critical thinking, problem solving skills, and sound judgment
Understanding of technology and current trends – the what, why, when, and how
Verbal and written communication skills
Presentation skills or ability to engage audiences of various organizational levels
Understanding of leading practices in business analysis
Track record of delivering timely and accurate work product in a fast-paced environment
Ability to:
Be productive independently and remotely as well as in a group setting
Quickly learn new business concepts and processes
Adapt quickly to change
The canton group is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employerWe do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristicsIf you need assistance or an accommodation with your application due to a disability, you may contact us recruiting@cantongroup.com or you may call us at 410-675-5708
