Business Data Analyst

Job Description Greetings From Smart Work IT Services,

We are seeking an experienced Business Data Analyst to support data-driven initiatives across enterprise digital platforms. The ideal candidate will be highly data-focused, have strong Agile experience, and work closely with backend and technical teams to translate complex data requirements into clear business solutions.

Role: Business Data Analyst

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid – 3–4 days onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a data-heavy Business Analyst supporting enterprise-level data portfolios
• Support two portfolios:

• External Portfolio: Corporate external websites and partnerships
• Data Portfolio: Enterprise data platforms and services

• Work extensively with data platforms, data portals, and enterprise services
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to Data 360, business-ready data, regulatory frameworks, and enterprise services
• Collaborate closely with backend and technical teams to understand data flows, integrations, and process logic
• Translate data and system behaviors into clear user stories, backlogs, and acceptance criteria
• Coordinate across teams to ensure accurate representation of data from disparate platforms and metrics
• Create dashboards and reports as required, potentially using Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and support SAFe-based delivery environments
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to “read the room” and communicate effectively

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong data-centric focus
• Extensive experience working in Agile environments (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data flows, and enterprise data platforms
• Experience gathering requirements for data portals, dashboards, and reporting solutions
• Ability to work closely with technical teams; technical aptitude required (coding not required)
• Background or foundational knowledge in Computer Science or related technical domains preferred
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in large enterprise environments

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) experience (strong plus)
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale digital platforms
• SAFe / Agile certifications (highly preferred)
• Prior experience in regulatory or compliance-driven data environments