Senior Business Analyst

Job brief Our Government client requires an experienced Senior Business Analyst, who has a strong work ethic including taking ownership, providing leadership and a high level of productivity. You must have suitable qualifications or training in business analysis techniques and at least 5 years experience working as a business analyst. In the role you will be: Supporting strategic business engagement and project initiation · Pre-project analysis and discovery Contributing to capability uplift · Supporting and coaching business teams in the adoption of agile practices Architecting business requirements and designs to enable alignment across a range of business teams Essential Criteria Extensive experience using multiple business analysis techniques and skills from various methodologies. Ability to choose and apply techniques that will provide the most value for any given situation/project Excellent at facilitating collaboration between all project stakeholders, including designing and leading workshops Ability to independently seek out and engage stakeholders, establishing and nurturing productive relationships · Excellent creative problem-solving skills · Experience working in an Agile and Iterative Development approach · Work independently in complex situations with a pragmatic approach to allocated work, demonstrating commitment to project outcomes. Demonstrated ability to produce high quality, concise, easy to read and relevant architecture and analysis documentation for digital services Experience in coaching business teams in agile approaches for change Ability to train and support business subject matter experts in how to be a Product Manager/Owner Strategic mindset that will help identify opportunities for alignment and efficiencies that are not readily apparent. Desirable Criteria Experience working within federal government. Experience in data analysis, modelling and/or projects related to the management of scientific and/or statistical data. Understanding of the Australian Governments Digital Service Standard and the principles behind human-centered design Note Client has a hybrid work environment where atleast 2 days are required in office in Canberra. Candidate must have baseline clearance. Rate is inclusive of Super 12 month opportunity, with further optional extension of another 12+12 months.