Senior Business Analyst

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, flexibility, competitive salaries and benefits.

We are currently seeking a driven, detail-oriented professional ready to make an impact as a Senior Business Analyst! This position will be the vital link between our business stakeholders and development team. Our Senior Business Analyst will ensure seamless communication and streamline processes, driving success across the board. If you're ready to elevate our business strategy and deliver exceptional results, we want to hear from you!

The responsibilities for this Senior Business Analyst position include:

• Collaborate with business representatives to optimize business needs using frameworks to plan for success (e.g., SWOT, BABOK, etc.).
• Facilitate meetings with cross-functional groups to understand key business outcomes to deliver solutions.
• Define user stories and partner with the delivery teams and business sponsors to effectively prioritize deliverables, features and functionality which tie back to business outcomes.
• Assist with testing coordination and compiling results.
• Refine processes for gathering, managing, and executing the product backlog.
• Understand and report key metrics that are meaningful to the business.
• Identify risks to projects and communicate them to those who can provide mitigation.
• Spearhead key change management aspects across products in partnership with global business process owners to drive engagement, awareness and deliver key outcomes.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with the expectation of 3 days in our downtown Chicago office and 2 days working remotely from home.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business management or related field.
• 5-8 years of previous business analyst experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use frameworks (SWOT, BABOC, etc.) to define and solve business needs.
• Knowledge of project management concepts.
• Previous Experience in an Agile organization.
• IIBA Certification is preferred.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Commitment to problem solving and providing excellent customer service.
• Highly analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Questioning attitude with a strong bias toward challenging the status quo.
• Flexibility and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to simplify & standardize complex concepts and/or processes.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.