Senior Business Analyst - Richmond, Virginia

Morton is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a 12-month onsite contract in Richmond, VA (potential extensions). You will lead requirements, process re-engineering, vendor/supplier coordination, and testing/UAT for COTS/SaaS implementations in an Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid environment. This role is fully onsite and requires deep expertise in business process modeling, systems integration, and end-to-end testing oversight.

• Lead review, analysis, and evaluation of current business systems and user requirements
• Perform gap analysis and re-engineer business processes to align with new system capabilities
• Elicit and document functional and non-functional requirements (brainstorming, interviews, data mining, document analysis)
• Create and maintain traceability matrices and process flow diagrams
• Coordinate and document communications between project teams, interface partners, and suppliers
• Identify opportunities to replace existing software/processes with new applications and business processes
• Ensure supplier deliverables align with documented requirements and project schedules
• Conduct QA and testing oversight; write and review test plans
• Develop and distribute management reports on testing progress, risks, and issues
• Produce comprehensive requirement artifacts (use cases, business rules, interface requirements, activity diagrams, wireframes, test cases, traceability matrices, error validations)
• Define roles and access rights; manage user profile security
• Support and lead UAT in collaboration with QA teams and business stakeholders
• Provide training and support for end users during system rollout

• 10+ years of business analysis experience, including COTS and SaaS implementations

• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid development methodologies

• Proficiency with UML and business analysis tools

• Hands-on experience with JIRA

• Understanding of systems architecture, APIs, and databases

• Experience across all phases of testing from planning through execution

• Strong proficiency in business process modeling, system integration, and SaaS/cloud-based implementations

12-Month Contract (Potential Extensions)

Morton is an IT-focused staffing and recruiting partner based in Richmond, VA. The company connects skilled technology professionals with employers by aligning qualifications, preferences, and career goals to the specific needs of each role. Morton supports both job seekers and hiring managers through tailored search, screening, and placement services designed to deliver the right fit for long-term success. To connect exceptional IT talent with the right opportunities by listening closely, understanding goals on both sides of the hiring equation, and delivering placements that create lasting impact for people and organizations.