Business Analyst

Who: Fortune 500 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing CompanyWhat: Business AnalystPay Rate: $35-$43/hrLocation: Torrance, CA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)Term: 6 Month Contract-to-hireOverview:A digital services team is developing customer-focused mobile applications primarily for the automotive sector. They seek a Business Analyst to assist in expanding and refining digital products. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including software development, design, marketing, and customer support, to enhance user experience and product success.Key Responsibilities:Participate in a product scrum team, conducting business and technical analysis.Support key initiatives by developing business cases and recommending/implementing business processes or system solutions.Gather and document user stories and acceptance criteria.Lead or contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions.Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and support release management.Provide user support and develop reports/dashboards.Organize and conduct user training.Create and distribute communication materials for various stakeholders.Collaborate extensively with IT teams, consultants, and external partners.Work Environment:This hybrid role requires a combination of in-person collaboration and independent work, with a schedule split between onsite and remote work.Business and Technical Analysis Responsibilities:Work with stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and analyze requirements.Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to gather detailed business needs.Align priorities with business value and feasibility to support strategic goals.Convert complex business processes into clear, actionable requirements.Identify and validate interdependencies, risks, and potential issues.Develop process flow diagrams.Assist product owners in creating user stories with acceptance criteria and managing backlog items using tools like JIRA.Support backlog refinement by organizing and prioritizing user stories for comprehensive solutions.Maintain project documentation and ensure backlog consistency.Additional Responsibilities:Develop and execute test plans and cases for system testing and UAT to ensure quality releases.Oversee business analysis during software upgrades, enhancements, and maintenance cycles.Act as a liaison between business and IT teams.Assist in the development of charters and business cases, evaluating feasibility and providing recommendations.Collaborate with UX designers and development teams to refine and improve digital products.

Created: 2025-03-06