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Accylerate, LLC.

Business Analyst

Hybrid

Richmond, United states

Freelance

07-11-2025

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Skills

Communication SQL DevOps Azure DevOps Test Scrum Problem-solving Databases Oral and Written Communication SQL Server Azure Agile

Job Specifications

Idea Candidate Profile: Seeking an experienced Business Analyst with good experience in IT software/application projects. Candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Experienced & Skills

Review, Analyze complex process and systems and break them down into manageable parts.

Has strong problem-solving skills - finds root causes, and not just symptoms.

Familiarity with enterprise software - like, Oracle, SQL Server.

Understanding of databases (SQL), APIs, Data Flow Diagrams.

Not necessarily a developer but should have a strong understanding of how IT systems work.

Requirements Gathering Proficiency

Strong experience in conducting stakeholder interviews and workshops.

Skilled at writing clear, testable, functional, and non-functional requirements.

Strong familiarity and previous experience with using Azure DevOPS (TFS) for creating and managing agile items - Product backlog, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks AND Test Plans and Test Cases.

Prepare diagrams explaining the modifications so that both technical staff and executive management can visualize and understand what must be done.

Experience Creating Wireframes Or Visualization Examples (Visio) From Requirements.

Agile/Waterfall Knowledge: Should be previous experience in working with Agile/Scrum (including SAFe) AND Waterfall projects.

Can translate from tech talk (Developers) to business users and business talk (Stakeholders) to developers.

Writes clear documents and delivers strong presentations.

Can handle pushback, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflict diplomatically.

Experience with Business Process Modelling - using/documenting Swim Lane and Flow Chart Diagrams.

Experience in rolling out new systems/processes and managing user adoption.

In addition to performing system integration testing (IT Testing), assists with User Acceptance Testing.

About the Company

Accylerate, LLC. is an agile woman-owned small business navigating a unique niche at the intersection of Government / Non-Profit, technology, and talent. We deliver both cutting-edge technology solutions and the specialized talent required to bring them to life. Recognized in the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies (Top Third ranking), we are proud to be one of the firms setting the pace for innovation and agility in the GovCon space. Our expertise spans Digital Modernization, AI, Cloud Archite... Know more