Job ID: JOB_ID_1604
Role Overview: Senior Business Analyst (Climate Portal)
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team in Washington, D.C., for a high-impact onsite engagement. This role is pivotal in supporting the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in its mission to enhance climate-related digital solutions. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be the primary bridge between climate business stakeholders, operational teams, and IT partners. Your objective is to gather, document, and refine detailed business requirements that will drive the evolution of the IFC Climate Portal. This position requires a deep understanding of both technical IT ecosystems and the nuances of climate finance and sustainability reporting.
Key Responsibilities and Scope of Work
- Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering: You will lead sessions with diverse stakeholders to capture functional and non-functional requirements. This involves conducting deep-dive assessment sessions to understand complex business processes, climate data needs, and compliance obligations.
- System & Process Analysis: Analyze the current functionality of the Climate Portal and its integration with various upstream and downstream systems. You will be responsible for mapping end-to-end workflows and datasets to ensure a seamless user experience and data integrity.
- Documentation Excellence: Develop comprehensive Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Specifications (FSDs), and detailed user stories. All documentation must align with the SAFe Agile Framework and reflect industry standards for climate reporting.
- Agile Participation: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including PI planning, backlog refinement, and sprint planning. You will provide clarity to offshore and onsite development teams to ensure that acceptance criteria are met.
- Quality Assurance & Testing: Support the QA team by creating test scenarios and participating in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate that delivered features meet the business needs.
- Strategic Recommendations: Provide expert advice on industry best practices for climate-related digital solutions, ensuring the IFC remains at the forefront of sustainability technology.
Technical and Professional Requirements
- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience as a Business Analyst in enterprise-scale environments.
- Domain Expertise: Prior experience in Finance, Sustainability, or ESG-related IT systems is highly preferred. Knowledge of the Paris Alignment, climate risk, and GreenHouse Gas (GHG) protocols is a significant advantage.
- Methodology: Strong expertise in the SAFe Agile Framework, with a proven track record of creating epics, capabilities, and features.
- Tools: Proficiency in Azure DevOps Boards for requirements management and test tracking.
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and facilitation skills are required to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
Work Environment and Culture
This is an onsite position located in the heart of Washington, D.C. You will be working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your contributions directly impact global climate initiatives. We value collaboration, technical excellence, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Candidates must be comfortable working within a global delivery model, coordinating with teams across different time zones to ensure project success.
Special Requirements
Need only USC and GC profiles. Onsite in Washington D.C.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $115,000 – $168,000 per year
Location: Washington, DC
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: Adept Tech Services
Email: praveen.j@adepttechservices.com
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