The Business Analyst Co-Op will support a cross‑functional Agile scrum team while learning the fundamentals of business analysis, product development, and Agile delivery. Under the guidance of the Product Owner and experienced Business Analysts, the intern will assist with documentation, analysis, testing support, and day‑to‑day delivery activities. This role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and hands‑on exposure. Business Analysis & Requirements Definition • Assist senior Business Analysts with gathering and documenting business and customer needs • Participate in stakeholder discussions as a listener and note‑taker to learn requirements elicitation techniques • Help translate business needs into basic requirements or user stories with supervision • Support documentation of acceptance criteria and simple solution options • Perform introductory analysis of workflows, customer feedback, or data sets to identify observations and questions Planning, Backlog & Delivery Support • Support backlog organization by updating documentation and tracking changes to requirements • Assist with backlog refinement preparation by ensuring stories are documented and organized • Help track dependencies, risks, and open questions for the scrum team • Maintain requirement traceability with guidance from senior team members Collaboration, Communication & Stakeholder Support • Participate in scrum ceremonies (stand‑ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) as a learning participant • Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, designers, developers, and QA under supervision • Prepare meeting notes, summaries, and documentation updates • Support hand‑off documentation for internal teams such as operations or production support Scrum Team Participation • Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by executing test cases, documenting results, and logging issues • Help validate that delivered solutions align with documented requirements • Support sprint execution by assisting with assigned tasks and follow‑ups Implementation, Release & Adoption Support • Support release preparation activities such as checklists, documentation updates, and validation steps • Assist with post‑release review activities to confirm expected outcomes • Observe and learn implementation and adoption practices Professional Development & Continuous Improvement • Learn Agile and Scrum practices through hands‑on participation • Build foundational knowledge of business analysis tools, techniques, and documentation standards • Set learning goals and seek regular feedback from mentors • Participate in training sessions and team learning opportunities Operational & Administrative Responsibilities • Complete accurate time tracking and updates in project tracking tools • Follow company policies related to data protection, security, and confidentiality • Assist with additional tasks and project deliverables as assigned Compliance & Data Protection • Responsible for protecting, securing, and properly handling confidential data to prevent unauthorized access, transmission, or disclosure
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For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual work space and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 MBps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note: For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying. No associate is permitted to work at a location outside the United States for any length of time, except for approved business travel on a limited basis. Exempt Associates traveling outside the United States on personal travel or while on PTO may work on a limited basis (e.g., occasionally checking and responding to business-critical emails or dialing into business-critical meetings) from their personal devices but not from a company-provided computer.
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