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STAND 8 Technology Consulting

Business Systems Analyst

Hybrid

Long beach, United states

$ 76 /year

Senior

Freelance

24-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Jira Risk Management DevOps Azure DevOps Change Management Agile methodologies Facilitation Autonomy Azure Project Management Agile SDLC

Job Specifications

STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India
We are seeking a proactive, business-oriented Senior Business Systems Analyst.This individual will act as the primary liaison between IM and assigned business units-serving as both a strategic partner and an accountable delivery lead.
This role blends product ownership, business systems analysis, and project coordination, with a strong emphasis on technical execution and stakeholder engagement. The Senior Business Systems Analyst will gather and refine business and technical requirements, manage a prioritized backlog, coordinate project delivery, and provide structured communication to IM leadership.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong professional presence, technical fluency, autonomy, and the ability to build trusted relationships across complex organizational environments.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Division-Facing Product & Delivery Leadership

Serve as the primary point of contact between IM and assigned Division(s).
Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and proactively identify business needs.
Conduct regular check-ins to review in-flight work and emerging priorities.
Maintain and refine a dynamic, prioritized backlog of requests.
Lead end-to-end delivery of key initiatives as Business Systems Analyst and Technical Product Owner.
Coordinate triage and resolution of issues and ad hoc requests.
Deliver timely updates to IM leadership through dashboards, status reports, and executive briefings.
Translate evolving business needs into actionable short- and long-term plans.

2. Project Management & Delivery Oversight

Plan and execute initiatives using PMO frameworks and/or Agile methodologies.
Manage timelines, dependencies, deliverables, and risks across the project lifecycle.
Monitor scope, budget, and quality; escalate issues when needed.
Provide transparent and consistent progress reporting.

3. Business Analysis & Requirements Definition

Translate business challenges into clear, traceable functional and technical requirements.
Facilitate interviews, discovery sessions, and process mapping.
Define success criteria and support adoption planning.
Ensure technical delivery aligns with business expectations.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Act as a conduit between stakeholders, developers, and executive leadership.
Lead walkthroughs, demos, and working sessions to collect feedback and drive alignment.
Communicate priorities and constraints effectively to diverse audiences.

5. Vendor & Contract Coordination

Manage vendor engagement throughout design, development, and implementation.
Oversee vendor timelines, deliverables, and risks.
Support software procurement, renewals, and contract reviews.

6. Governance & Risk Management

Maintain RAID logs to support transparency and accountability.
Participate in governance and change control processes.
Identify and mitigate delivery risks and blockers.

Required Knowledge & Experience

10-15 years of progressive experience across product ownership, business analysis, and project delivery.
Ability to work independently in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Strong facilitation and communication skills with both business and technical teams.
Experience resolving competing priorities and driving stakeholder alignment.
Background in client-facing or consulting roles preferred.
Exceptional written communication skills, able to produce clear technical and executive-level documentation.
Proven track record of delivering value-driven outcomes.

Proficiency with:

Azure DevOps, Jira
MS Project, Smartsheet
Teams, SharePoint, Miro
Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile, and structured PMO frameworks.

Core Competencies

Ability to build trust quickly and manage high-visibility relationships.
Highly proactive, resourceful, and self-directed.
Strong ownership mentality-closes the loop on all tasks.
Adaptable communication style with strong situational awareness.
Comfortable working through ambiguity and complex organizational environments.
Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and maturity.

Desired Skills, Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, or related field (MBA a plus).
Certifications preferred: PMP, CSPO, SAFe POPM, or equivalent.
Experience with ITSM, enterprise system implementations, or change management frameworks.
Consulting experience in public sector or large matrixed organizations strongly preferred.

Benefits

Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid-time-off options
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow

Additional Details
The base range for this contract position is $68 - $76 / per hour, depending on e

About the Company

STAND 8 is a global technology consulting and staffing leader that helps businesses transform and scale through tailored IT solutions. 15 years of success in the enterprise 99% client retention rate 400 employees 30 states 5 countries We ensure success by integrating seamlessly into client operations, maintaining robust security, adhering to full compliance, and providing exceptional, personalized support. Over the past 4 years, the company has more than tripled in size and continues rapidly expanding its capabilitie... Know more