Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst

Job Code: AZ 14483

Client: State of Arizona – Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (AZDEQ)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Remote – Local Candidates Only)

Work Location: 1802 West Jackson, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Duration: Until 06/30/2027 (Contract-to-Hire)

Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 Hours/Week)

Closing Date: November 16, 2026 – 3:00 PM MST

Position Overview

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (AZDEQ) is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join its myDEQ web application development team.

The selected candidate will work closely with environmental subject matter experts from the Air, Water, and Waste divisions, as well as software developers, to document business rules, gather and communicate requirements, and support the development of web-based applications.

The role will serve as a liaison between business and technical teams, helping design solutions that support the agency's mission of protecting and enhancing public health and the environment in Arizona.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of Business Analyst experience.
• Strong SQL knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with Jira.
• Experience writing user stories and defining User Acceptance Criteria (UAC).
• Experience documenting and communicating business requirements.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong documentation, teamwork, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Miro.
• Experience with Kiro.
• Experience with Figma.
• Sketching concepts and creating wireframes.
• Previous experience in environmental, governance, or regulatory-related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, document, and communicate business requirements.
• Collaborate with environmental subject matter experts and software developers to design web-based solutions.
• Document business rules and translate them into clear technical requirements.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Write user stories and define acceptance criteria.
• Participate in application testing, identify and report defects, and ensure user acceptance criteria are met.
• Conduct demonstrations and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective web application solutions.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Business Analysis: Requirements Gathering, Business Rules, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria
• Database: SQL
• Project Management: Jira
• Agile Methodologies: Agile, Scrum
• Design & Collaboration Tools: Miro, Kiro, Figma
• Other Skills: Wireframing, Sketching, Process Improvement, UAT, Web Application Development

Primary Skills: Business Analysis, SQL, Jira, User Stories, User Acceptance Criteria, Requirements Gathering, Agile, Scrum, Process Improvement, Business Rules, UAT, Web Applications, Miro, Kiro, Figma.

This is a remote position.