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Taylor Communications, Inc. Business Analyst in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Let Us Power Your Potential Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future - and your career. We power our employees' potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you're ready for something bigger - more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth - we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for people like you. Ready to reach your potential? It's time to look at Taylor. Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for a Business Analyst to support our software development projects. Your Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to document business requirements and validate requirements using a variety of techniques like functional requirements documents, user stories, use cases, and workflow diagrams. Help to scope the system and identify potential areas of automation Translate and document business requests into written IT detailed business requirements for application development Review, analyze and evaluate impacts of development requests Work with project stakeholders to identify, document and validate requirements. Help to scope the system, identify potential areas of automation, and reengineer the underlying business process. Administer the product backlog working with product management on prioritization and requirements Develop and communicate project plans/timelines to ensure cross-functional readiness for new product launches, enhancements, or bug fixes Coordinate technical product roadmaps and communicate project progress to stakeholders Define/create development tasks and accompanying acceptance criteria / quality Assurant requirements Communicate/work closely with development Lead during the sprint cycle providing consultation and clarifications of requirements as needed from conception to launch in alignment with business needs Work in a cross functional team to achieve development goals to ensure task completion is on time and with high quality Validate functionality meets user story requirements Conduct and summarize informal and formal requirements reviews as items are being developed Oversee and manage the code promotion process through various server environments Assist in the development of documentation for new functionality and process procedures Ability to Demo product showcasing completed functionality and gathering feedback form internal stakeholders Interact professionally and effectively with co-workers and customers Comfortable asking questions in various methods to ensure requirements are clear for software delivery Assimilate and share status report in defined cadence to ensure expectations are managed and deliveries are met You Must Have: Requires Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience, 2+ years' experience in the field or in related area Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies Effectiveverbal and written communication skills, collaborating with Development Leads, internal peers, and management Willingness and capability of quickly learning new technologies Desire to learn and natural curiosity Ability to adapt easily as procedure and/or business needs change Able to escalate and make problems visible to facilitate completion of key initiatives and commitments Work independently (w/some supervision) and prioritize multiple competing assignments appropriately to meet deadlines while adjusting to a rapidly changing environment Effective team player in a team environment Ability to operate effectively under conditions of moderate ambiguity Familiarity with Scrum/Agile methodologies Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) Able to learn quickly, self-teach, take initiative, and adapt easily to changes About Taylor Corporation One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services, and echnologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services, and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing, and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world's more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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