Business Analyst

GFT is seeking a Business Analyst to support a variety of projects in the Mid Atlantic Region. This role follows a hybrid work model.

What you'll be challenged to do:

We are seeking motivated individuals with excellent communication skills that demonstrates experience with documenting complex business processes, eliciting business requirements, modeling business process, compiling use cases and user stories, and supporting the design of workflows and operations. Must thrive in a high energy environment, excel at working without significant supervision, be independently motivated, outgoing, diplomatic, detailed, schedule driven and accountable. 

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Business Analyst who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Participate in requirements elicitation with client to define needs 
• Document As-Is environment and business workflows 
• Model business processes 
• Support the compilation of To-Be environment and business workflows 
• Participate in agile and waterfall software development lifecycles 
• Author requirements, design, and training documentation 
• Support training materials and support training class delivery based on varying client needs 
• Work in multi-disciplinary project teams made up of software developers, business analysts, GIS analysts, technical managers, and business subject matter experts 
• Participate in project team meetings with client mgmt. and other contractors 
• Document meeting minutes, draft business needs assessments, and perform gap analysis 
• Resolve problems within working teams and with clients 
• Compile user stories with the requisite details and acceptance criteria 
• Develop and execute test cases to confirm system requirements 
• Generate mock-ups, wireframes, or related graphics to illustrate requirements or workflows. 
• Work with developers to clarify requirements throughout the application development process 

What you bring to our firm:

• 4 year degree, B.A., B.S. 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in business operations and workflow analysis, training, client relations, public speaking, technical writing or similar project experience
• Familiarity and experience on agile and waterfall projects
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work directly with clients to gather requirements based on their needs and translate those requirements into tasks for developers
• Ability to operate as a member of a project team tasked to complete scheduled deliverables for a client

What we prefer you bring:

• Degree in Computer Science, Geography, GIS, Engineering, Information Systems or related field. 
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or other professional certifications related to the professions of Business Analysis or Project Management 
• Familiarity with GIS and/or geospatial technology 
• Experience with Azure DevOps and/or JIRA 

Compensation:

The Salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

 Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000; Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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