Job Title: Lead Business Analyst
Location: Phoenix, AZ (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)
About the Opportunity:
ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to drive project success for a state government organization in Phoenix, AZ.
In this role, you will coordinate analyst teams, translate complex user requirements into actionable business solutions, and serve as a key liaison between process owners, customers, and stakeholders. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to operate effectively within established organizational methodologies.
Local to Phoenix, AZ only. No remote or out-of-state candidates.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as a lead Business Analyst responsible for driving project success and coordinating the work of multiple Business Analysts on large, complex projects.
- Prepare and deliver informative, well-organized presentations and project status reviews to process owners, customers, and key stakeholders.
- Facilitate conflict resolution, maintain confidentiality, and manage project dynamics with strong emotional intelligence.
- Gather, clarify, and disseminate critical information within established organizational guidelines and methodology parameters.
- Evaluate information from multiple sources, consolidate details, and extract core functional requirements using advanced analytical skills.
- Translate user requirements into business, functional, and test scenarios for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Author and maintain comprehensive technical and project documentation.
- Synthesize stakeholder feedback and dynamically adjust project plans as needed.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external professional relationships across organizational boundaries.
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Business Analysis experience, including demonstrated lead or coordinating experience on complex projects.
- Proven ability to coordinate and oversee the work of multiple Business Analysts.
- Strong experience translating complex user requirements into business, functional, and test scenarios.
- Excellent presentation, written, and oral communication skills with a strong customer service focus.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate conflict resolution and manage stakeholder dynamics.
- Experience authoring and maintaining comprehensive technical and project documentation.
- Ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple competing tasks simultaneously.
- Proven track record of collaborative work within cross-functional teams.
- Must be local to Phoenix, AZ and able to work on-site
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience supporting state government or public sector projects.
- Familiarity with structured organizational methodologies and documentation standards.
- Experience leading requirements workshops or status reviews with senior stakeholders.
About ZipStaff:
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology and business professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success. To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your lead Business Analysis experience and Phoenix local availability. Local candidates only.