Business Analyst - Remote

Job Summary (List Format):

• Position: Business Analyst (myDEQ Web Application Development Team)
• Location: Phoenix, AZ (Remote-Local, must be local to Phoenix)
• Contract: Through 06/30/2027 (Contract-to-Hire, must be eligible to convert to FTE)
• Rate: $59/hr W2 (All Inclusive)
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (40 hrs/week)
• Visa Status: US Citizen or Green Card holders only (no sponsorship)
• Team/Environment: Collaborate with environmental subject matter experts and software developers to build web-based tools supporting Arizona DEQ’s mission.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst
• Experience with SQL and Jira
• Proficient in writing user stories and defining User Acceptance Criteria (UAC)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong documentation, communication, teamwork, and time management skills
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Miro, Kiro, and Figma
• Sketching concepts and wireframing
• Experience in environmental or governance regulation work

Key Responsibilities:

• Document and communicate business requirements, business rules, and user stories
• Collaborate with ADEQ staff (Air, Water, and Waste divisions) and the development team to design web-based solutions
• Serve as liaison between business and technical teams
• Conduct testing, raise defects, and demo user acceptance criteria to stakeholders
• Analyze processes and recommend improvements for problem-solving

Other Information:

• Possible contract-to-hire opportunity
• Background checks and drug screenings required (HireRight, Global ID facial biomatrix)
• Must be eager to learn, think critically and creatively, and adapt to new technologies