Business Analyst
Summary
Business analyst for GIS projects: elicits and documents business requirements (BRD/SRS/FRS, RFPs/RFIs), analyzes spatial and non-spatial data, acts as liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, supports UAT, and trains end-users on GIS applications. Core tools are documentation practices and Microsoft Office; GIS knowledge is a plus.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements for GIS projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Analyze spatial and non-spatial data to derive insights and trends, creating visual representations to support decision-making and project planning.
- Assess current business processes related to GIS workflows, identifying opportunities for optimization and recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and understanding of project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
- Develop comprehensive documentation, including business requirements documents, use cases, and user stories, to guide development teams in implementing GIS solutions.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to define test cases, perform user acceptance testing (UAT), and validate that GIS solutions meet business requirements and user expectations.
- Provide training and support to end-users on GIS applications and tools, ensuring they understand functionalities and can utilize them effectively for their tasks.
Qualifications & Experience:
- B.Tech / B.E
- 3-5 Years
Required skills
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in preparing Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), and Business Requirements Documents (BRD).
- Experience in creating project-related documentation, including RFPs and RFIs.
- Knowledge of UAT processes and facilitation skills to support end-users in testing.
- Ability to evaluate technical aspects of tenders and RFPs, including preparing pre-bid queries and documentation.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and presentation purposes.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, including legal, sales, and finance departments.
- Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate meetings, demos, and discussions with clients and stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess requirements and identify potential issues.
- Experience in engaging with clients for demos and presentations of applications.
- High attention to detail in documentation and communication to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technologies is a plus.
