Business Analyst IV – Residential Data Mart, Smart Truck & Revenue Management

Business Analyst IV leading data and analytics initiatives for WM's Data Services. Collaborating with business and technology teams to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic goals.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business analysis, requirements management, and stakeholder facilitation to translate business needs into scalable data and technology solutions. Proficient in leading cross-functional initiatives and utilizing analytical tools to drive data governance and quality.

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Business AnalysisRequirements ManagementData GovernanceSQL Data AnalysisAWS Services

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisRequirements ManagementProcess ModelingData AnalysisSQLData WarehousingETL/ELT ProcessesData IntegrationAgile MethodologiesSoftware Development Life Cycle

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceVisioLucidchartSnowflakeAWS ServicesGitHub CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCopilot Studio

Industry Keywords

Data QualityData GovernanceAnalytics Solution DeliveryChange ManagementUser Acceptance Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudETLSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary liaison and trusted advisor between business stakeholders and Technology teams, ensuring business priorities are understood, aligned, and successfully delivered.
Partner with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and translate strategic objectives into data, analytics, reporting, and technology initiatives that support organizational goals.
Conduct advanced business and systems analysis to define business needs, process improvements, solution scope, objectives, requirements, process flows, and functional specifications.
Collaborate with Data Engineers, Architects, Product Owners, Analytics teams, and business stakeholders to define business rules, data requirements, solution designs, and acceptance criteria.
Facilitate prioritization discussions by evaluating business value, risks, dependencies, and strategic alignment to ensure delivery teams focus on the highest-value initiatives.
Lead requirements gathering, documentation, stakeholder reviews, and testing activities, including development of business requirements, user stories, test plans, user acceptance testing, and sign-offs.
Provide delivery leadership by coordinating cross-functional business and technical teams to ensure solutions are delivered on time, meet quality standards, and achieve expected business outcomes.
Monitor project progress, solution effectiveness, and business value realization while proactively identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Partner with Data Governance and business teams to establish data ownership, business definitions, data quality expectations, and governance requirements.
Support deployment, change management, stakeholder communications, training, and user adoption activities to ensure successful implementation of new capabilities and solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration or similar area of study or in lieu of degree or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
8 years of relevant work experience as an IT Business Analyst (in addition to education requirement) and 4 years of working as an IT Manager/Project Manager may substitute for the minimum years of experience.
Strong business analysis, requirements management, process modeling, and stakeholder facilitation skills, with the ability to translate business needs into scalable data and technology solutions.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across business and technology organizations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience performing data analysis, validation, and root cause investigation using SQL and other analytical tools.
Working knowledge of data management and analytics concepts, including data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, data integration, data governance, data quality, and analytics solution delivery.
Proficiency with AWS services, Snowflake, and modern cloud-based data platforms.
Experience with business analysis and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Visio, Lucidchart, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of emerging AI and generative AI capabilities, including platforms such as Snowflake Cortex, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and Copilot Studio, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve business processes, analytics, and solution delivery.

Benefits

Comp & perks

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.