About the role
As an Appian Business Analyst, you will make an impact by collaborating with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements while supporting process improvement and automation initiatives using Appian BPM capabilities. You will be a valued member of the team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, Appian Architects, Developers, Product Owners, Scrum teams, QA teams, and business users.
In this role, you will:
Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements through workshops, interviews, and process discovery sessions.
Perform Business Process Modeling (BPM) and process analysis to identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.
Translate business requirements into user stories, process flows, acceptance criteria, functional specifications, process maps, workflow diagrams, business rules, and use-case documentation.
Support Agile delivery and backlog management by collaborating with Product Owners and Scrum teams and participating in Agile ceremonies.
Lead UAT and solution validation activities, including test scenario creation, execution support, defect triage, and coordination with QA, development, and business teams.
Work model: Hybrid
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week onsite in Louisville, KY.
Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
Experience collaborating with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
Experience conducting workshops, interviews, and process discovery sessions.
Knowledge of Business Process Management (BPM) concepts and methodologies.
Experience translating business requirements into user stories, process flows, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.
Experience supporting UAT, backlog management, Agile delivery, and solution validation activities.
These will help you stand out
Work with Appian Architects and Developers.
Creating process maps, workflow diagrams, business rules, and use-case documentation.
Identifying process improvement opportunities and recommending automation solutions using Appian capabilities.
Preparing business documentation, training materials, and user guides.
Experience coordinating with QA, development, and business teams for successful delivery and deployment.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $129,500 – $152,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to plan terms.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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