Business Analyst - Remote

Job Summary (List Format):

- Position: Business Analyst (myDEQ Web Application Development Team)
- Location: Phoenix, AZ (Remote-Local, must be local to Phoenix)
- Contract: Through 06/30/2027 (Contract-to-Hire, must be eligible to convert to FTE)
- Rate: $59/hr W2 (All Inclusive)
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (40 hrs/week)
- Visa Status: US Citizen or Green Card holders only (no sponsorship)
- Team/Environment: Collaborate with environmental subject matter experts and software developers to build web-based tools supporting Arizona DEQ’s mission.

Required Experience & Skills:
- 5+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst
- Experience with SQL and Jira
- Proficient in writing user stories and defining User Acceptance Criteria (UAC)
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong documentation, communication, teamwork, and time management skills
- Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies

Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Miro, Kiro, and Figma
- Sketching concepts and wireframing
- Experience in environmental or governance regulation work

Key Responsibilities:
- Document and communicate business requirements, business rules, and user stories
- Collaborate with ADEQ staff (Air, Water, and Waste divisions) and the development team to design web-based solutions
- Serve as liaison between business and technical teams
- Conduct testing, raise defects, and demo user acceptance criteria to stakeholders
- Analyze processes and recommend improvements for problem-solving

Other Information:
- Possible contract-to-hire opportunity
- Background checks and drug screenings required (HireRight, Global ID facial biomatrix)
- Must be eager to learn, think critically and creatively, and adapt to new technologies