Business Analyst 2

We are looking for a Business Analyst 2 to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa on a contract basis with the opportunity for a permanent position. In this role, you will work with internal partners and product stakeholders to translate business objectives into clear functional requirements for small to mid-sized initiatives. This position combines business analysis, documentation, and project coordination to support successful solution delivery throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with business units, stakeholders, and Product Owners to capture, clarify, and document technical and functional needs for assigned initiatives.
• Create and maintain process flows, system documentation, and other analysis artifacts that support development and operational understanding.
• Contribute to software delivery practices by preparing user stories, refining backlog items, and using project tools to keep work organized and traceable.
• Coordinate project activities across teams, helping manage timelines, communications, dependencies, and follow-up actions.
• Work closely with development teams to explain user requirements, answer questions, and support alignment from planning through implementation.
• Perform gap analysis and document review to identify process improvements, business impacts, and solution considerations.
• Facilitate discussions with internal customers and cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are complete, accurate, and validated.
• Provide additional analytical or project support duties as needed to meet business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work background.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the design, development, and implementation of software applications, systems, or business solutions.
• Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, documentation, and validation across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with project coordination and the ability to manage tasks and priorities across small to medium-sized efforts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Visio.
• Experience using JIRA or a comparable work management platform.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and collaborate effectively in group settings.
• Background in financial services, including life, annuity, or investment products, is preferred.

Compensation

Based on experience

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