Senior Business Analyst Job at Applied Resource Group, Alpharetta, GA

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  • Applied Resource Group
  • Alpharetta, GA

Job Description

Senior Business Analyst

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Company: Applied Resource Group, in partnership with a leading Atlanta-based insurance firm.

About the Opportunity:

Applied Resource Group is proud to partner with a premier insurance provider in Atlanta to identify a Senior Business Analyst to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex problems, optimizing business processes, and bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements Elicitation & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to gather, define, and document detailed requirements across functional areas.
  • Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, and working sessions to drive clarity and consensus.

Data-Driven Insights & Decision Support

  • Analyze large and complex data sets to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
  • Deliver clear, impactful visualizations and dashboards to support executive decision-making.

Process Optimization & Strategic Analysis

  • Identify inefficiencies, gaps, and opportunities in current business processes and systems.
  • Recommend scalable and sustainable solutions to enhance operational performance.

Documentation & Communication

  • Produce clear, well-structured documentation including business requirement documents (BRDs), functional specs, user stories, and process maps.
  • Translate business needs into technical language for development and QA teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as the liaison between business units and IT teams to ensure alignment of objectives and smooth execution of projects.
  • Coordinate with project managers, developers, and QA analysts throughout the SDLC.

Testing & Quality Assurance

  • Design and execute UAT test plans, validate system functionality, and ensure solutions meet business needs.
  • Identify and track defects or gaps, and work with developers to ensure timely resolution.

Reporting & KPI Monitoring

  • Develop recurring and ad-hoc reports to measure project performance and operational health.
  • Present findings and recommendations to business leaders and project sponsors.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the insurance or financial services industry.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a proven ability to interpret complex data sets.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related discipline.
  • Relevant certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) , PMI-PBA , or Agile BA .
  • Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, Guidewire, or other insurance core systems.

Job Tags

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