Business Analyst

We are actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our innovative team in Hudson, NY. This pivotal hybrid role is perfect for a professional with a proven track record in both the Appian Low-Code Platform and the dynamic Advertising Sales (Ad Sales) domain. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, driving the design and implementation of enterprise-level Appian applications that enhance our media and advertising sales operations. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your deep analytical expertise and collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, scalable low-code solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Requirements Gathering: Lead and conduct in-depth workshops and interviews to gather, analyze, and meticulously document complex business requirements from various stakeholders.
• Solution Design & Documentation: Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications, creating comprehensive Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs), user stories, process flows, and clear acceptance criteria.
• Process Optimization: Perform thorough current-state and future-state process analysis, identifying inefficiencies and proposing optimized workflows to enhance operational effectiveness, especially within the Advertising Sales lifecycle.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as a critical liaison, collaborating closely with Appian architects, developers, quality assurance (QA) teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful solution delivery.
• Quality Assurance & UAT Support: Actively support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases, facilitate defect triage, and secure final business sign-off, ensuring that implemented solutions meet stakeholder expectations.
• Traceability & Governance: Maintain end-to-end traceability of business requirements throughout the entire project lifecycle, adhering to best practices and governance standards.
• Appian Platform Advocacy: Champion the effective utilization of the Appian Low-Code Platform, contributing to the strategic development and enhancement of Appian-based solutions that drive tangible business value for our Ad Sales initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive Business Analysis Experience: A minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in Business Analysis, with a strong preference for candidates having 10+ years in a senior or lead role.
• Domain Expertise: Demonstrable and in-depth expertise in the Media & Entertainment Advertising Sales (Ad Sales) domain, understanding its unique processes and challenges.
• Appian Platform Proficiency: Hands-on, advanced experience with the Appian Low-Code Platform, including proficiency in designing Appian workflow models, case management frameworks, business process automation, records, interfaces, and integrations.
• Analytical and Documentation Skills: Proven mastery in requirements gathering, sophisticated process modeling, gap analysis, and the ability to produce high-quality, comprehensive documentation.
• Agile Methodology Acumen: Solid understanding and practical experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, including participation in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Technical Documentation Proficiency: Expert ability to create detailed BRDs, FRDs, workflow diagrams, process maps, and other technical artifacts necessary for successful project execution.
• Communication and Facilitation: Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to facilitate productive discussions and workshops with diverse technical and business stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Impactful Role: The opportunity to lead and implement high-impact enterprise Appian solutions that directly influence our core business operations in advertising sales.
• Innovative Environment: Work in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued and directly shape technological advancements.
• Professional Growth: A commitment to your professional development, offering continuous learning opportunities and pathways for career advancement within our growing organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and collaborative team culture that fosters innovation, encourages knowledge sharing, and values diverse perspectives.
• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, blending in-office collaboration in Hudson, NY, with remote work, promoting a healthy work-life balance.