Senior Business Analyst

Emergent Talent, a division of Emergent Method, is seeking qualified candidates to fill a senior business analyst position on a large-scale IT system implementation project. The selected individual will work with project sprint teams to support testing and validation processes for system changes and enhancements.
This is a full-time position that will support ongoing project operations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position operates under a hybrid work arrangement, combining both in-office and remote work. Candidates must be willing to work on-site in Baton Rouge at least three days per week.
The ideal candidate is flexible, able to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, confident handling a wide range of tasks and utilizing problem-solving skills, and willing to embrace the challenges associated with complex system implementation projects. Additionally, candidates should have relevant technical backgrounds and experience with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Working directly with user acceptance testing and quality assurance teams to understand the development and impact of new system functionality in an Agile environment
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues, working cross-team to develop and implement solutions, and providing technical support and consultation
• Collaborating with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements
• Investigating root causes of client and system issues and proposing effective solutions
• Defining and planning testing strategies for the functionality that will be delivered during individual sprints
• Writing well-structured user stories and ensuring that user stories are comprehensive, clear, and actionable for deployment
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to define acceptance criteria for user stories, outlining the conditions that must be met for task completion
• Assisting in the development of test plans, test cases, and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) activities
• Supporting the execution of scenarios for test cases including functional, regression, and smoke tests
• Interpreting, creating, and maintaining technical documentation
• Performing thorough analysis of existing business processes and systems to identify areas for improvement
• Collaborating effectively with project team members
• Providing regular support throughout the day for testing, as well as consistent status updates
• Utilizing strong communication skills to present and communicate data, trends, insights, and recommendations

Minimum qualifications include:

• A bachelor’s degree in information sciences, computer science, management information systems, or a related technical field is preferred (experience that demonstrates commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a government or state project setting
• Strong technical skills including SQL, understanding of databases, and web-based applications
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Ability to transform technical information into functional questions/solutions
• Experience with Jira or similar tools
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Quick learner with the ability to pivot swiftly based on changing direction
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple requests and competing priorities
• Self-motivated and deadline-oriented to ensure tasks are completed without supervision
• Ability to be a team player, foster a cooperative environment with the project team, and adapt to the team

Background
Emergent Method is a nationally recognized management consulting firm focused on developing and implementing plans, programs, and initiatives that result in transformative impact. We are focused on strengthening the skills, capacity, and resources of our clients to support them in creating unique and valuable experiences for their stakeholders.
With an uncommonly high degree of ownership in the work we do, our team thrives on solving complex challenges, delivering solutions built to last, and driving transformational growth.
We work from the inside out — fully engaged with our client teams and invested in their success. Their most pressing challenges and opportunities become our own. Our flexible, adaptable approach allows us to work seamlessly as trusted advisers, embedded team members, or both, to support client needs, using every engagement as an opportunity to deliver powerful results, together. 
Our expertise travels well to all markets and benefits all sectors, allowing us to work wherever there’s a good client fit. Our consultants have significant experience working across a wide range of industries and in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. We successfully work within the bounds of both large-scale projects that may span years as well as short-term, time-sensitive efforts.
Our integrated, interdisciplinary team of consultants brings an expansive range of skillsets and experience to power a broad scope of services and solutions. Whether you are looking to develop or implement a new strategy, brand, marketing or communication campaign, IT system, program, or a unique and innovative project, we stand ready to be your partner.
For more information, visit emergentmethod.com.