Senior Business Analyst - Software Applications

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McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

The Senior Business Analyst will play a key role in leading the requirements gathering, analysis, and stakeholder alignment for the deployment of a new software application. This role bridges business needs with technical solutions, ensuring the application is successfully implemented, meets organizational objectives, and delivers measurable value. The Senior Business Analyst will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, project managers, solution architects, developers, testers, and change management teams throughout the software deployment lifecycle. The Senior Business Analyst will lead and provide guidance to other business analysts regarding best practices and methods.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Requirements Analysis

• Lead discovery sessions with stakeholders to understand business processes, pain points, and opportunities.
• Gather, document, and validate detailed business and functional requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear user stories, use cases, workflows, and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure alignment of requirements with strategic goals and regulatory/compliance needs.

Software Deployment Support

• Assist in planning and executing user acceptance testing (UAT), including test case development and defect triage.
• Partner with technical teams to validate solution design and ensure requirements are technically feasible and integrations are supported.
• Support configuration, customization, and integration of the software application.
• Conduct gap analysis between existing processes/systems and the new application capabilities.
• Participate in data migration planning, mapping, and validation.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and decision-making sessions.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure clear communication of project scope, timelines, and impacts.

Change Management & Training

• Support development of training materials, user guides, and process documentation.
• Provide input to change management strategies to drive user adoption.
• Help ensure smooth transition from project to operational support.

Project Leadership

• Provide thought leadership and domain expertise to improve project delivery outcomes.

• Track and report on requirement progress, risks, and dependencies.

• Coach/mentor other business analysts on the team.

What You Need to Be Successful at McKinstry

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 7+ years of business analysis experience, with at least 3 years in senior/lead roles.
• Proven experience in software application deployment, preferably enterprise-level (ERP, CRM, HRIS, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with process modeling, requirements management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Lucidchart).
• Preferred experience in the construction or manufacturing environment and/or project based financial tracking (e.g., Procore and D365)

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language and vice versa.
• Familiarity with data migration, system integration, and testing methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments.
• Focus on delivering business value and user adoption.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximum.

People come first at McKinstry and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

The pay range for this position is $99,270 - $169,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.