Date Posted: 05/22/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 501651
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Business Analyst
Job Location: Lansing, MI, USA, 48933
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: 3 days in office per week
Shift: Regular
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 45.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 55.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Agile, API, Business Analysis, SQL
Experience Desired: Previous experience with State or federal government (2 yrs); Experience as an IT Business Analyst on enterprise software projects (7 yrs); Deep knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) (2 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
Required Qualifications / Skills / Experience:
• 7+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst on enterprise software projects
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for backlog management, user stories, sprint tracking, and defect management
• Strong experience with software testing, QA processes, and UAT coordination
• Deep knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Proven experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and detailed functional specifications
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Business Analysis
• Stakeholder & Executive Communication
• Azure DevOps (Boards, Backlogs, Work Items, Dashboards)
• Agile / Scrum Methodology
• QA Strategy & Test Planning
• Defect Lifecycle Management
• Process Modeling & Improvement
• Requirements Traceability
• Data & System Analysis
Preferred Qualifications / Skills / Experience:
• Experience working in enterprise-scale or multi-team Agile environments
• Familiarity with SQL, APIs, data integration, and system architecture concepts
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and release management processes
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Business Analyst with strong Quality Assurance and Azure DevOps experience to lead business analysis efforts across complex technology initiatives. This role is responsible for driving requirements discovery, improving business processes, supporting testing strategies, and ensuring high-quality software delivery within Agile environments.
The Senior IT Business Analyst will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and QA teams to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions while ensuring traceability, quality, and successful project outcomes.
Job Duties:
Business Analysis Leadership:
• Lead requirements gathering sessions, stakeholder interviews, and workshops to identify business needs and project objectives
• Translate complex business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Create and maintain Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Requirement Documents (FRD), process flows, and data mapping documents
• Conduct impact analysis and gap analysis for system enhancements and new initiatives
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, development teams, and QA teams
Azure DevOps & Agile Delivery:
• Manage and maintain product backlogs, user stories, tasks, and defects in Azure DevOps
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to prioritize backlog items and plan sprint deliverables
• Ensure end-to-end requirements traceability using Azure DevOps work items and dashboards
• Track sprint progress, testing status, and defect metrics using Azure DevOps reporting tools
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Quality Assurance & Testing Oversight:
• Define and review test strategies, test plans, and test cases aligned with business requirements
• Support and oversee functional, integration, regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Manage defect lifecycle in Azure DevOps, ensuring timely resolution and validation
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure test coverage, data validation, and quality standards are met
• Ensure delivered solutions meet business expectations and compliance requirements
Process Improvement & Strategic Contribution:
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, workflows, and system efficiencies
• Recommend technology solutions and automation opportunities
• Contribute to enterprise-level business analysis standards and best practices
• Support change management, training, and adoption strategies for new systems
Documentation & Stakeholder Communication:
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including workflows, business rules, and system requirements
• Present analysis findings, system recommendations, and project updates to leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure clear communication between technical teams and business stakeholders - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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Working for Rose International was the most pleasant assignment I have ever had. They were always on top of situations when necessary, and very helpful. I was very proud to be an employee of Rose International, and would recommend anyone to try to work with them.
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