Aprio

Senior Business Analyst

Aprio

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serve as a hybrid Senior Business Analyst and Agile delivery partner, supporting the Data Services team operating in a Kanban-based agile environment
  • Own and actively manage the team backlog, including intake, refinement, prioritization, and readiness of work items
  • Facilitate agile practices as needed (e.g., stand-ups, backlog refinement, planning, retrospectives), adapting approach based on team needs rather than rigid frameworks
  • Help keep developers focused and unblocked by clarifying requirements, dependencies, and acceptance criteria
  • Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable user stories, functional requirements, and supporting documentation
  • Proactively identify gaps, risks, and process improvements, and step into project coordination or delivery roles when needed
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and technology adoption, and develop business cases to support these initiatives
  • Conduct thorough analysis of existing processes, systems, and data to identify areas for improvement and develop actionable recommendations
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and communicate effectively to ensure alignment of priority and drive adoption of changes
  • Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in relevant technologies and industry trends, and provide thought leadership and guidance to the organization
  • Work with the ePMO and all cross functional teams across Aprio to drive continuous improvement
  • Work with all levels of the organization to introduce, design, and implement changes in business processes and application practices
  • Apply system analysis techniques and procedures including interviewing various resources to gather required information, analyzing and documenting requirements
  • Be a trusted application advisor for development initiatives by providing objective, practical and relevant ideas, insights and advice

Requirements

  • 4+ years of related experience
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to build consensus and drive change
  • Hands-on experience working with agile teams, including backlog management and continuous delivery models (Kanban experience strongly preferred)
  • Strong understanding of agile principles and the ability to adapt practices pragmatically to fit team and organizational needs
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize work in fast-changing environments with competing demands
  • Skilled at influencing without authority and driving alignment across cross-functional teams
  • Keen attention to detail, problem-solving and strong analytical skills
  • Experience documenting processes and practices, often in accepted project methodology artifacts, while effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, priorities, projects, and deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills, and experience with project management software and data visualization tools
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
  • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
  • 401k with Profit Sharing
  • 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
  • Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
  • Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
  • Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
  • Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
  • Top rated wellness program
  • Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
agile deliverybacklog managementuser storiesfunctional requirementssystem analysisprocess improvementdata analysisproject managementKanbancontinuous delivery
Soft Skills
communicationstakeholder managementinfluencing without authorityproblem-solvinganalytical skillsattention to detailcollaborationadaptabilityconsensus buildingchange management