Job Overview :
Were hiring a Lead Business Systems Analyst to translate complex business goals into clear, testable requirements for an AI-first, data-centric platform.
You will drive discovery, define user stories and acceptance criteria, steward domain vocabularies / ontologies with SMEs, and anchor UAT and pilot readiness.
The ideal candidate blends enterprise BA rigor with enough technical fluency to work across knowledge graphs, retrieval (RAG), APIs, security / entitlements, and evaluation frameworks.
Key Responsibilities :
Discovery & Requirements :
Domain Modeling :
Interface & Data Contracts :
Evaluation Readiness :
Backlog & Scope Management :
UAT & Pilot Enablement :
Documentation & Communication :
Risk & Compliance Alignment :
Value Tracking :
Required Skills :
Enterprise BA Expertise : 3-5+ years in business / functional analysis with end-to-end ownership of discovery requirements UAT acceptance.
Specification Mastery : Strong user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria; proficiency with RTMs and change control.
Data & Semantics : Hands-on experience with data dictionaries, schemas, and ontology / taxonomy alignment; comfort reading SQL or query outputs for validation.
Evaluation Mindset : Ability to design test sets and measurable rubrics; familiarity with A / B or side-by-side comparisons.
Security & Entitlements : Practical understanding of RBAC / ABAC, data classification, audit requirements, and privacy constraints.
Tools & Collaboration : Proficiency with backlog / requirements tools (Jira / Azure DevOps), diagramming (Visio / Lucid), and documentation wikis; excellent facilitation and communication skills.
Good To Have Skills :
AI / Knowledge Systems Exposure : Concepts of Knowledge Graphs (RDF / Gremlin), RAG pipelines, embeddings, and retrieval parameters-enough to collaborate effectively with engineers.
API Literacy : Reading OpenAPI / JSON Schema; specifying contracts and error taxonomies for service integrations.
Process & Quality Frameworks : BPMN / UML, SIPOC / CTQ, Six Sigma / Lean concepts; experience building RTMs and UAT packs in regulated environments.
Analytics & KPI Design : Comfort defining business KPIs, baselining, and working with product / ops to interpret dashboard trends.
Change Enablement : Experience with training materials, quick-start guides, and pilot playbooks to support adoption.
(ref : hirist.tech)
Lead Analyst • India