Business Analyst

Local to Phoenix Only.

We are looking to hire a Business Analyst to join the myDEQ web application development team. The ideal candidate is organized with exceptional analytical skills. You will be documenting business rules with client staff from Air, Water and Waste divisions, and communicating requirements to developers for web based tools.

Job Purpose/Background

This person will be collaborating with environmental subject matter experts and software developers to build web application tools for both customers and employees to ultimately support the client’s mission to protect and enhance public health and the environment.

We value

Eagerness to learn, think creatively and critically and adapt to new technologies.

Skills/Technology

Jira Software, Google Suite, SQL, Miro, Figma, Kiro

Key Responsibilities:

Documenting and communicating business requirements

Collaborating with members of the broader team on designing web-based solutions

Act as liaison between business and technical teams

Testing, raising defects, ensuring and demoing that user acceptance criteria is met

Analyzing and supporting with problem solving/process improvement recommendations

Knowledge/Experience:

Must

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or equivalent practical experience

3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or similar role in software development

Hands-on experience writing user stories and defining User Acceptance Criteria (UAC)

Strong teamwork and attention to detail, documentation/communication skills, and time management abilities

Knowledge of AGILE and SCRUM principles

Must:

Sketching concepts, wireframing

Previous experience in environmental and/or governance regulation work

Notes:

This is a contract role with the possibility of conversion to full-time based on business needs and performance

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status