Breakthrough T1D

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As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes. Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it. The role of a Business Analyst is geared toward acting as an intermediary between the Data and Technology team and the business segments. This individual will partner with the business units to identify and articulate the business needs to aid in system improvements and the creation of new features that are in sync with business strategies and objectives. In addition, they will work alongside development and quality assurance teams during the enhancement and implementation phases. The Business Analyst is instrumental in fostering communication between the technical personnel and project stakeholders, ensuring alignment with our goals and meaningful project outcomes. The ideal candidate is someone who excels in a dynamic, fast-paced, agile setting, effectively handling several projects and enhancement requests at once. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and synthesize information into clear, actionable requirements Understand strategic direction and ensure that current and new systems, features and functions satisfy business needs Create and maintain detailed business requirements documentation including process maps, business process and data flow diagrams Facilitate meetings and workshops to elicit requirements and drive consensus among stakeholders. Assist in all phases of SDLC Actively participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, collaborating with Scrum Teams to ensure successful delivery of projects Support User Acceptance Testing for system releases Assist Developers with creation/update of technical documentation of existing and future applications Work closely with technical teams (engineering, design, QA) to ensure that solutions meet business needs and are delivered on time Assist in the development and implementation of project plans and roadmaps, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Quickly learn and understand functionalities of business applications to assess feasibility of requirements and provide informed recommendations Create, organize, and maintain Jira tickets with detailed descriptions and acceptance criteria, ensuring all work items are clearly defined and prioritized. Manage and track multiple projects and balance competing priorities to meet tight deadlines. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams Identify operational issues and propose new workflows/streams, application solutions, and process improvements for business units EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS: 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting technical project teams in the definition and delivery of business-critical systems Experience in Agile & Waterfall project methodologies and Altassian products such as Jira and Confluence is required Strong knowledge of SDLC Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical teams Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to think outside-of-the-box when assessing possible solutions Expertise in eliciting and documenting business requirements through use cases, user stories, and other means (including workflow diagrams, dataflow diagrams, screen wireframes, etc) Expertise with Microsoft tools such as Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint or other diagramming tools such as Lucidchart Experience in development and execution of Test Cases and test management Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced environment High degree of flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking skills Excellent decision-making skills and judgment Strong customer service attitude, customer focused, aware of the importance of end-user satisfaction Ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation Familiarity with nonprofit sector is a plus Preferred Skills for P2P BA: Familiarity with Peer to peer fundraising is a strong plus Familiarity with Non Profit specific tools such as Blackbaud’s Luminate or Donor Drive or Classy is a plus Preferred Skills for Advocacy/MWEB BA: Familiarity with non-profit sector and grassroots advocacy is a plus Digital marketing and CRM experience is a plus EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field (required) Targeted Salary Range: $115-$125K Essential Functions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Benefits: Breakthrough T1D offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, voluntary benefits, flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts, an employee assistance program (EAP), life and disability insurance, performance-based bonuses, and generous paid time off. Benefits may vary by job level and full time or part time status. Additional information: Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Help create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of people living with T1D and their loved ones, and build meaningful, mission-driven relationships? Make a rewarding career out of working to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs and cures for T1D. Breakthrough T1D values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an environment in which everyone feels welcomed, supported, and respected. Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.