Business Analyst Senior

Overview The Business Analyst Senior provides strategic leadership in business analysis, solution design, and enterprise‑level initiatives. Operating with full autonomy, this role defines analysis strategy, leads complex cross‑functional programs, and ensures alignment of technology solutions with organizational goals.

The Business Analyst Senior serves as an expert consultant, mentor, and thought leader, driving standards, elevating analysis maturity, and influencing business and IT decision‑making.

Essential Functions Lead enterprise‑level, capital, or highly complex projects, defining analysis strategy, scope, delivery approach, and stakeholder engagement Partner with executive and senior leadership to shape business cases, define strategic requirements, and align technology investments with organizational priorities Facilitate complex workshops, decision sessions, and enterprise design discussions involving cross‑functional groups Create and oversee end‑to‑end requirements frameworks, including data models, process architecture, business capabilities, and solution roadmaps Evaluate enterprise impacts across systems, departments, workflows, and integrations; recommend scalable and sustainable solutions Partner with architects and technical leaders to influence system design, integration strategy, and platform enhancements Guide defect triage, risk mitigation, and cross‑team problem solving at the highest level of complexity Provide subject matter expertise for critical IT systems and products and high‑visibility issues Execute test scripts, capture results, and validate outputs against expected outcomes.

Lead UAT strategy, release planning, and enterprise readiness for major programs Serve as a mentor to BA I and BA II team members; provide coaching on analysis techniques, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management Drive improvements in analysis standards, templates, methodologies, and best practices Contribute to strategic planning, roadmap develop