Business Analyst (Consultant)

About This Opportunity

AG Consulting Partners is continuously building our consultant pipeline for current and future client engagements. This posting is a pipeline opportunity and is not tied to a specific open role.

We're seeking experienced professionals with backgrounds in Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Reporting, Data Governance, Data Management, and related disciplines.

We offer W2 employment for consultants located in Washington State and can also partner with professionals through 1099 and/or LLC engagements.

Please note:

• As part of our proactive talent pipeline strategy, we often engage with candidates before a specific client need exists. While we may not have an immediate opportunity that aligns with your background, qualified candidates may be considered for future engagements as they become available.
• For most of our Business Analyst engagements, we typically partner with clients based in Washington state where a form of hybrid work may be involved. At this time, we are only reviewing and meeting with qualified BA candidates that align to our typical BA engagements with our clients & our typical requirements for these opportunities.

The job description below represents a blend of skills and responsibilities commonly requested by our clients across the technology, retail, public sector, and AI industries.

If your background aligns with the types of opportunities we frequently support, a member of our Talent Acquisition team may reach out regarding next steps in our interview process.

Work Location Flexibility

Work arrangements vary by client and may be remote, hybrid, or onsite. Consultants must be willing to support evolving client requirements, including onsite collaboration or return-to-office expectations when applicable. AG Consulting Partners will provide as much advance notice as possible regarding any changes to work location requirements.

As a Business Analyst Consultant for AG Consulting Partners, a typical day might include the following:

• Documenting data relationships and write basic SQL statements
• Implementing and managing standard testing procedures for system changes
• Facilitating requirement sessions with team members and building comprehensive work products documenting requirements, including validation and traceability of requests
• Facilitating user acceptance testing, documenting the test results, and helping procure business approvals
• Working with business owners/SMEs to understand automation opportunities and analyze them to identify process changes that need to happen
• Performing root cause analysis to identify solutions that address the true source of issues
• Actively participating in project phases and report status updates to the Project Manager, including feasibility, requirements, development, quality assurance (QA), implementation, and maintenance

This job is for you if:

• You like helping people and don’t need to take credit for success. You’re patient and calm under pressure. You’re motivated and thrive in ambiguity. You know how to influence others without authority.
• You are great at holding people accountable and influencing decision-making.
• You’re humble. You view every experience as an opportunity to learn something new.
• You enjoy solving problems. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions. You don’t get easily discouraged. If you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig until you find it.
• You pay attention to the details. As far as you’re concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right every time. You stay focused, and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.
• You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When things change, you know how to roll with the punches.
• You communicate clearly. You can explain almost anything to anyone, and you’re comfortable communicating in writing and meetings.

You have:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in business analysis, business management, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in ERP reporting tools (Workday, SAP, Oracle)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience supporting Public Sector clients, including federal, state, or local government, and higher education institutions
• Experience making business recommendations and influencing stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of ERP modules and integration with reporting tools and third-party datasets
• Experience communicating analytical outcomes through written communication to both business and technical teams
• Proven ability to assess business needs and translate them into relevant solutions
• Experience installing, configuring, documenting, testing, training, and implementing new applications and systems
• Knowledge/experience with Agile methodologies

You might also have:

• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools is a plus
• Experience in creating Test case scripts for regression/functional testing
• Proven project management experience, preferably with PMP or similar certification