Ascensus

Business Analyst, Government Savings - Product Management

Ascensus • $80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Massachusetts, US
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in a Business Analyst role or similar position.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Familiarity with business applications and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product Owner to create detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Support the Product Owner in maintaining and grooming the product backlog.
  • Participate in key scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Assist in defining project deliverables and documentation.
  • Identify and advocate for positive changes during retrospectives.
  • Update project and time tracking systems accurately and on time.
  • Enhance personal domain knowledge to better support the project team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.
  • Engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Exposure to agile methodologies and practices.
  • Participation in strategic business discussions.
  • Developing a strong understanding of project risk management.
Full Job Description
Section 1: Position Summary

Work with the strategic product owner to define features and functionality which support our business by effectively collaborating with internal and external customers to document accurate project definition.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with Product Owner to write accurate user stories and acceptance criteria, incorporating technical dependencies that are ready to be consumed by the team.
  • Supports and educates the Product Owner, especially with respect to grooming and maintaining the product backlog.
  • Actively participates in scrum ceremonies (backlog refinement, road mapping, release planning, sprint planning).
  • Assists the project team in the definition of project deliverables (such as product level documentation, and other deliverables).
  • Participates in retrospectives, identifying the successes and challenges encountered and being an advocate for positive change.
  • Completes the accurate and timely updates as required to time and project tracking systems.
  • Continually enhances own domain knowledge of systems, products, and industry.
  • Collaborates with team members to identify and apply best practices.
  • Works with Product Owner and Team to plan and execute project implementations.
  • Continually improve personal skills and adaptability to agile practice and the practical application of these skills.
  • Assists in the identification and mitigation of project risks.
  • Brings technical product knowledge to strategic business conversations.
  • Assists with other tasks and projects as assigned.
  • Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
  • Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.


Supervision

  • N/A


Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

  • Demonstrated success in Business Analyst position or equivalent work experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including active listening.
  • Knowledge of PC applications including SQL and MS Office products.
  • Knowledge of common business applications and analytical tools.


Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Knowledge and/or experience with writing user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Knowledge of Scrum/Agile theory.
  • Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team.

About Ascensus

Ascensus is a financial services company that provides retirement, health, and education savings plans to individuals and businesses. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Dresher, Pennsylvania. Ascensus has over 4,000 employees and serves more than 12 million customers nationwide. The company offers a wide range of retirement plan solutions, including 401(k), 403(b), and IRA plans. Ascensus is committed to helping its customers save for retirement and achieve their financial goals. The company has received several awards for its excellent customer service and innovative products.
Learn more about Ascensus
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
1980
* Ladders Estimates

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