Job Title: Technical Business Analyst
Location(s): Raleigh NC (preferred) OR Charlottesville VA
Workplace: Hybrid - Due to in-office requirements, candidates must be local to either Raleigh, NC or Charlottesville, VA. Relocation assistance is not available
Clearance Required: Not required, BUT YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CLEARANCE
Position Overview:
As a Technical Business Analyst, you will play a key role in bridging business needs with technical solutions. In this role, you will:
- Conduct process mapping and analysis to identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and support process optimization.
- Define, catalog, and maintain data sets while ensuring data quality, integrity, and accessibility.
- Identify and document data users, their requirements, and use cases to enable effective decision-making.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to develop new data products, solutions, and business processes.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications for developers, engineers, and stakeholders.
- Lead initial issue response and root cause analysis for technical and process-related challenges.
- Facilitate collaboration through visualization and ideation tools (e.g., MIRO, Mural, FIGMA, Notion).
- Support the development and implementation of data governance and data management best practices.
- Conduct business process modeling using frameworks such as BPMN or UML.
- Gather and document requirements through user stories, use cases, and functional/non-functional specifications.
- Perform data analysis and reporting using Excel, SQL, or BI tools.
- Work within Agile frameworks, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and stand-ups.
- Partner with technical teams to bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst, Technical Business Analyst, or in a related role.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with requirement gathering, user stories, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency with work management and tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
- Strong client delivery and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience with SQL for data querying, validation, and reporting.
- Programming skills (Python, R, or similar) for data analysis and automation.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
- Understanding of ETL processes, APIs, and system integrations.
- Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with data science models and their applications.
- Understanding of and ability to contribute to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to create clear technical documentation.
Why apply to this position at Elder Research?
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Important Work / Make a Difference supporting U.S. national security.
- Job Stability: Elder Research is not a typical government contractor, we hire you for a career not just a contract.
- People-Focused Culture: we prioritize work-life-balance and provide a supportive, positive, and collaborative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Company Stock Ownership: all employees are provided with shares of the company each year based on company value and profits.
About Elder Research, Inc
People Centered. Data Driven
Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.
Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work.
Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.
Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans
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