CDM Smith is seeking a Business Analyst to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be part of the Development group within the Digital Engineering Solutions team, helping design and implementation of cloud-based solutions facilitating CI/CD pipeline, and ensuring that software development and operations teams work collaboratively. An ideal candidate will be a critical thinker, proactive, and a highly interested in the application of new technologies and methods. This individual must showcase exceptional abilities in implementing solutions for AEC initiatives that involve cutting-edge technologies. As a member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team, the Development group will be engaged in research and development and provide guidance and oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engaging in new product research, and the incubation of innovative ideas that arise from around the company. The ideal candidate should possess an extensive background in application development, that includes security, scaling, integration, and application migration, along with a commitment to continuous advancement and interest that drives measurable results.

The following are the Key responsibilities for this position
• Collaborating closely with higher management and stakeholders to collect both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Engage in gathering and evaluating information from multiple sources
• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or redundancies in the streamlining of workflows by mapping out current business processes using flowcharts or diagrams to visualize how tasks are conducted.
• Ensure that functional requirements capture and are in line with business needs by bridging the gap between Development and Business teams.
• Technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills are necessary for roles involving stakeholder management and communication.
• creates training materials and user manuals to assist employees in adapting to new procedures or systems, as well as Holding training sessions guarantees that staff members are competent and ready to use the new solution.
• Identifying areas for development and assisting the project team in anticipating potential challenges, thereby allowing them to respond proactively.
• Proactively addressing potential problems helps businesses to implement changes more smoothly.
• Helps prevent scope creep, where unplanned features are added without proper evaluation, potentially derailing the project timeline and budget.
• Establishing a culture of continuous improvement motivates businesses to adjust to shifting consumer demands and market realities.
• Good knowledge of the Agile/Waterfall approach and how Quality Assurance fits into it.
 
Skills and Abilities:
• Take ownership of the project and work independently in a team environment.
• Proficient at identifying and resolving business challenges by comprehending the issue, acquiring data, and suggesting solutions.
• Good knowledge of the Agile/Waterfall approach and how Quality Assurance fits into it.
• Ability to use data visualization to clearly and efficiently convey complicated information.
• Ability of breaking down difficult problems and recognizing relationships between data points.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Good understanding of programming, testing, and SQL usage.
• Ability to break down requirements into a backlog including requirement details and high-level mockups and provide sprint planning.
• Proficient at creating mockups using technologies like Figma, Balsamiq, and Adobe XD.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, including technical personnel and executive members.
• Must possess great problem-solving abilities and be able to analyze many options using critical thinking.
• Have a solid understanding of computer systems and feel at ease using apps related to information technology.
• Excellent research skills to comprehend any project and investigate all possible outcomes.
• Ability to create and revise documentation at every stage of a project's lifespan, from establishing the project's needs and parameters to recording its outcomes.
• The ability to adjust to changing situations while dealing with ambiguity and complexity.
• Willing to enhance skills with cutting edge technology and tools to stay competitive in the industry.