Please mention DailyRemote when applying
See how much of this job your resume covers, and what’s missing.
Want a recruiter to go through it line by line?
Get professional reviewQuestions interviewers often ask for this role, with sample answers.
Upload your resume and we draft a letter for this exact role, tailored to what it asks for.
The Business Analyst is responsible for eliciting, analyzing, and documenting business and functional requirements to support IT initiatives. They act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure solutions align with organizational needs and technology strategy.
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Elicits and documents business, functional, and technical requirements through interviews, workshops, and analysis of business processes. 35%
Collaborates with IT, product owners, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and use cases. 25%
Partners with QA and development teams to validate solutions, ensuring test coverage aligns with requirements and business needs. 20%
Maintains accurate and up-to-date business process documentation and supports knowledge transfer. 15%
Contributes to continuous improvement of BA practices, tools, and templates. 5%
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
Certificate(s) or License(s): CBAP, CCBA, or Agile/Scrum certification preferred.
Years of experience: 2-4 years of IT business analysis experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of business analysis methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
Strong requirements gathering, documentation, and process mapping skills.
Ability to translate business needs into functional and technical requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Proficiency in BA tools (Jira, ADO, Confluence, Visio, or equivalent).
Ability to facilitate stakeholder discussions and build collaborative relationships while ensuring accountability for outcomes.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimal travel (0–10%) may be required for project, team, or dept. meeting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent sitting and computer use.
Occasional weekend or after-hours work may be required.
Availability and ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed, to be on call and/or to fulfill job responsibilities and requirements.
The starting rate is $80,000 to $84,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
Stop the endless job search. Our AI finds and applies to the best jobs for you.
Featuring 223,573+ Jobs in Business Analyst
Answer easy questions
223,573+ jobs across 15+ categories
Get your best job matches
Only hand-screened, legit jobs
Find a remote job faster
No ads, scams, or junk
“I was the first applicant for a remote marketing position that got listed on the company website the same day I applied. Had an interview within 48 hours!”