WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.
Job Description:
WorldStrides is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to lead requirements gathering, analysis, and solution design for initiatives that leverage our CRM platform. The ideal candidate will have deep CRM expertise and a proven ability to align business needs with technical solutions, as well as extensive experience gathering requirements, creating user stories in Jira, and designing process models to improve business operations and customer experience. This role is pivotal in enabling strategic growth and operational efficiency by optimizing CRM capabilities for our stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be a certified Business Analyst, skilled in managing complex business requirements, creating detailed documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other key stakeholders to define business requirements, create user stories, and support the development process with detailed flow and process diagrams. As a Senior BA, you will be expected to drive solutions that enhance the overall digital experience for our customers and support our mission to make travel accessible and educational.
Responsibilities:Business Requirements Gathering:
Work with business stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service) to identify, document, and prioritize requirements related to CRM capabilities.
Solution Design:
Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications, focusing on CRM solutions and integrations with third-party tools.
Platform Expertise:
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for platform features, workflows, and capabilities, ensuring solutions align with industry best practices.
Documentation:
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, use cases, and functional specifications.
Stakeholder Communication:
Act as the primary liaison between business teams and development teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Leadership:
Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring timely delivery of enhancements.
Testing & Quality Assurance:
Define and execute test cases for new features and integrations. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with stakeholders.
Change Management:
Collaborate with business leaders and training teams to ensure smooth adoption of new platform capabilities.
Continuous Improvement:
Analyze system performance and user feedback to identify areas for optimization and process improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of business analysis experience, with at least 5 years focused on CRM implementations.
- Business Analyst certification (required).
- Proficiency with core CRM products.
- Experience with automation tools, workflow management, and reporting/dashboard capabilities.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and proficiency with Jira or similar tools.S
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in creating process flows, ERDs, and wireframes using tools like Lucidchart, Visio, or similar.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with UX/UI principles and how they impact user stories and requirements.
- Knowledge of SQL, RESTful APIs, and software development concepts to better collaborate with engineering teams.
- Proven track record of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and conflicting priorities.
- Knowledge of SQL and the ability to perform basic data queries to support analysis.
- Project Management experience or certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile Certified Practitioner).
- Experience in the educational travel industry or a similar customer-centric sector.
- Knowledge of third-party integrations, such as payment processing, marketing automation tools, and ERP systems.
- Hands-on experience with data migration, API integrations, and platform enhancements.
- Familiarity with marketing platforms like HubSpot or other marketing automation platforms.
- Fun & driven environment.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HAS with employer contribution, and generous 401k match.
- 10 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
- Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
- Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
- Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities.
- Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
- Fitness Center and café onsite at select locations.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
- Team Member Discount Program.
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.
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What We Do
WorldStrides provides educational travel and experiences to more than 530,000 students a year. Founded in 1967 by a middle school social studies teacher from Chicago, the company has since grown to become a leader in experiential learning for students of all ages throughout their lifetime learning journey. In addition to domestic and international travel and study abroad programs, WorldStrides offerings include performing arts, sports, language immersion, career exploration, and service-learning. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.
Our global team is 1,500+ strong, united by a passion for what we do. We work with students, parents, and teachers, and behind the scenes too, to deliver experiences that transform lives. Let's get out there - together!
Community Guidelines
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• Profane, inappropriate, threatening or offensive language;
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• Purposefully untrue or misleading statements;
• Comments that are meant to derail or hijack constructive conversations;
• Personal information of community members or WorldStrides employees;
• Posts that link to potentially harmful sites.
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