Junior Business Analyst

Location: New York, NY

Work Arrangement: Hybrid / On-site

Duration: Contract

Experience: 1–3 years

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Business Analyst .The ideal candidate will assist with requirements gathering, documentation, testing, data analysis, and coordination between business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business and system requirements from business stakeholders.


• Support analysis of processes, applications, and workflows.


• Create and maintain BRDs, FRDs, user stories, process flows, and functional documentation.


• Assist with UAT, test case preparation, defect tracking, and validation.


• Analyze data and assist with identifying data quality and process issues.


• Work closely with developers, QA teams, project managers, and business users.


• Participate in requirements meetings, walkthroughs, and status discussions.


• Support production issues, change requests, and enhancement initiatives.


• Maintain clear documentation and track requirements through implementation.

Required Skills

• 1–3 years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.


• Experience working with NYC government programs preferred.


• Understanding of requirements gathering, functional analysis, and SDLC.


• Experience with UAT, test cases, defect management, and documentation.


• Strong communication and analytical skills.


• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.


• Ability to work effectively with both business and technical teams.

Preferred

• Knowledge of public assistance, benefits, eligibility, case management, or social services processes.


• Experience working in a government or public-sector environment.


• Familiarity with SQL or data analysis is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.