About Baird & Warner Real Estate

Over the last decade, Baird & Warner was named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace ten times in a row. But we didn’t get there by accident — behind every great company is a culture created by the professionals who work there. Throughout our rich history, one thing has remained true: we believe that when you give people the support they need, amazing things can happen. That’s why at Baird & Warner we empower you to be independent, to grow in your career, to do the right thing by your colleagues and your community, and to have a true work/life balance. We truly care about making our team feel part of something bigger by sharing a single purpose — making it easier for homebuyers and sellers to realize their real estate dreams.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement. As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate those business requirements into detailed user stories for the technical team.

This position requires a local candidate with 3 days of on-site working at our Chicago (120 S. LaSalle St, Chicago IL 60603) or Schaumburg (425 N. Martingale Rd, Schaumburg IL 60173) location.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with stakeholders (Project Manager, Product Owner, Business, etc.) to gather, understand, and document business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and detailed user stories.
Develop, prioritize, and manage product backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria following Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Create use cases, process flows, and data flow diagrams to support development teams in understanding functional requirements.
Conduct business process analysis, modeling, and optimization to improve process/technology efficiency.
Partner with business stakeholders, software engineers, developers, and quality assurance teams in problem-solving and resolution development.
Act as a liaison between business units and technology teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals/deliverables.
Actively participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups to ensure effective project delivery.
Develop and facilitate end-user training programs to support product adoption and maximize usability.
Provide support for system implementation, including testing and validation.

Required Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas effectively.
Hands-on experience and familiarity with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through and organizational habits.
Ability to understand complex business functions and translate them into clear, actionable technical requirements.
Understanding of systems engineering, object-oriented design, and architecture standards.
Proficient in Agile methodology (Scrum, Kanban).
Strong business process modeling and business rules analysis skills.
Ability to create and manage user stories, use cases, and functional specifications for more than one project.
Familiarity with system impact assessment, project risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive consensus and deliver solutions.
Basic knowledge of standard business functions (e.g., sales, finance, HR) supporting a large enterprise environment. Real Estate industry knowledge is a plus
Experience working in an Agile team environment and proficiency in using tools like Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role.
- Experience in business process modeling, data analysis, and project management.
- Familiarity with business analysis tools (e.g., MS Visio, Jira, Excel).
- Experience with Appian BPM or RPA a plus

Benefits:

Medical, dental, PTO, VTO

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