Business Analyst II, IT Project Management/BA

Posted 5 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Pennsylvania, USA
Remote
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Support an Agile scrum team while learning business analysis, requirements definition, backlog and delivery support, stakeholder communication, UAT execution, release preparation, and documentation. Participate in scrum ceremonies, assist with testing and traceability, maintain project tracking, and follow data protection and company policies under mentor guidance.
Summary Generated by Built In

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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Skills Required

  • Willingness to learn Agile and Scrum practices
  • Assist with gathering and documenting business needs and user stories
  • Execute and document User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test cases and log issues
  • Prepare meeting notes, summaries, and maintain requirement traceability
  • Use project tracking/time tracking tools and update backlog documentation
  • Follow data protection, security, and confidentiality policies when handling sensitive information

Ascensus Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ascensus and has not been reviewed or approved by Ascensus.

  • Flexible Benefits Flexible and remote options are positioned as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience and can help offset base-pay concerns for some roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is presented as broad and modern, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health resources, and navigation support programs.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-oriented benefits stand out through paid parental leave and practical supports like breast-milk shipping for traveling, breastfeeding employees.

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The Company
HQ: Dresher, PA
4,629 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Ascensus helps millions of people save for what matters—retirement, education, and healthcare. We’re also one of the savings plan industry’s leading providers of outsourced services. Our technology, market insights, and business knowledge enhance the growth and success of our partners, their clients, and savers. Ascensus is the largest independent recordkeeping services provider, third-party administrator, and government savings facilitator in the United States. For more information, visit ascensus.com.

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