The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
Senior Business Analyst
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Leads requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation for complex and enterprise-level IT initiatives. 30%
Collaborates with product owners, architects, developers, and QA teams to ensure solutions align with business needs and technical standards. 25%
Analyzes current business processes, identifies gaps, and recommends improvements to increase efficiency and scalability. 20%
Provides mentorship and guidance to business analysts, sharing best practices and supporting skill development. 10%
Facilitates stakeholder alignment, prioritization, and governance processes for requirements. 10%
Contributes to enterprise BA practices, tools, and continuous improvement initiatives. 5%
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
Certificate(s) or License(s): CBAP required; Agile/Scrum certification preferred.
Years of experience: 5-7 years of IT business analysis experience, including work on enterprise-level initiatives
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
Advanced knowledge of business analysis methodologies and frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
Proven ability to lead complex requirements efforts, including facilitation of cross-functional workshops.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to analyze complex systems and data flows to design effective requirements strategies.
Proficiency with BA and portfolio tools (Jira, ADO, Confluence, Visio, Planview, or equivalent).
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with ability to anticipate risks and dependencies.
Demonstrated leadership ability to mentor analysts, guide process improvements, and foster accountability in requirements delivery.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimal travel (0–15%) may be required for project, team, or dept. meeting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent sitting and computer use.
Availability and ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed, to be on call and/or to fulfill job responsibilities and requirements.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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