Business Analyst II (4211) at The Word & Brown Companies in Orange, CA

Purpose of Position:
The Business Analyst (BA 2) provides analysis and recommendations to improve business efficiency and/or business process improvements. The BA 2 will analyze business needs, determine core competencies; and work in close association with the IT to get the business requests completed.
The BA 2 will function to translate business needs into requirements specifications and ensure the project scope aligns with project vision and budgetary requirements. The BA 2 will work with the development team to ensure business requirements are understood.
PMD is looking to hire someone with adequate business knowledge, excellent communication, and strong analytical skills.
Essential Functions:

The Business Analyst (BA 2) responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Succinctly describe a business need; determine whether it is required or optional.
Ensure that requirements are fully identified and defined.
Conduct one-on-one, small, and large team interviews.
Conceptualize and define the scope of a project.  Gain an understanding of the breadth of requirements and be able to effectively explain them without getting lost in the details.
Perform gap analysis as required
Document business requirements on the PMD-approved BRD templates
Prioritize requirements and ensure focus is on key business needs.
Participate in joint sessions with developers and other project team members. (Backlog Grooming, Sprint Prioritization, and Daily Scrum Meetings)
Document Smoke Testing scenarios and participate in smoke testing efforts
Create User Training material as required
Meet deliverable deadlines.
Represent the project team’s interest in the business and manage user expectations.
Support Project Planning and Reporting activities.
Ensure business satisfaction and manage expectations.
Clear PMD roadblocks.
On-site regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
Performs other business tasks or functions as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Excellent written communication – Ability to write clearly and effectively and to document requirements that are unambiguous, realistic, and testable.
3+ years of project management experience required.
Utilize Microsoft Office toolset.
Previous Business Analysis or Choice Administrator business knowledge and experience is preferred experience is preferred
Ability to quickly gain an understanding of the business and be able to effectively represent the business interests to the project team.
Effectively communicate with and between various interest groups – some having opposing priorities and interests.
Possess a clear understanding of software development processes and procedures (SDLC).
Health insurance experience is a plus.
Ability to manage business stakeholder expectations and multiple priorities.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Physical Requirements:
Requires close vision and must have good hand-to-eye coordination. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and occasional standing and walking.  Must be able to see, hear and speak clearly. Must be able to use a computer keyboard efficiently. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. May be required to lift up to 40 pounds. The working environment is stable and the noise level is moderate.