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Senior Business Analyst

ATS, Inc., Saint Cloud, MN, United States


Senior Business Analyst

If you thrive at the intersection of business strategy, process improvement, and technology delivery, this role offers the opportunity to influence how ATS evolves its systems and operations. Senior Business Analysts play a critical role in translating complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements—partnering across Business and IT to deliver solutions that drive efficiency, scalability, and value.

This role requires a strong sense of ownership, the ability to lead analysis efforts across multiple initiatives, and confidence working with leaders, technical teams, and end users. Success comes from curiosity, structure, and the ability to turn ideas, challenges, and opportunities into well‑defined solutions that work.

Ready to shape the future of ATS systems and processes? Join us and help turn business vision into operational reality.

- This is an in‑office role at the corporate headquarters in St. Cloud, MN. (Ability to work remote on Tuesday and Thursday after 90 days of employment.)

Business Partnership & Relationship Management

Serve as a trusted partner to business and IT leaders—acting as the primary bridge between stakeholders and technical delivery teams.

Consult with business process owners to identify opportunities for process improvement aligned with organizational strategy.

Build strong, collaborative relationships with project teams to proactively identify risks, dependencies, and resolution paths.

Provide clarity and alignment by translating business needs into shared understanding across diverse teams.

Analysis, Facilitation & Problem Solving

Lead analysis efforts for moderate to complex business initiatives involving process changes and information systems.

Plan, conduct, and facilitate requirements‑gathering sessions, workshops, and process‑mapping exercises (current state and future state).

Drive productive meetings by setting clear agendas, asking insightful questions, and guiding discussions toward outcomes.

Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining continuous awareness of project requirements and priorities.

Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, timelines, and stakeholder needs in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements & Documentation

Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, process flows, user stories, and acceptance criteria using best‑practice disciplines.

Partner with business and/or product owners to help define product scope, objectives, and requirement prioritization.

Translate business requirements into functional and non‑functional requirements that support effective technical delivery.

Create and maintain high‑quality documentation, including policies, procedures, workflows, process maps, and user guides.

Coordinate the organization, retention, and accuracy of documentation repositories.

Delivery Support & Quality

Collaborate closely with development and testing teams to ensure requirements are understood, traceable, and satisfied.

Assist with process and application testing as needed—documenting issues, outcomes, and resolutions.

Clearly articulate design, development, and testing processes to business partners using non‑technical language and to IT partners in technical terms.

Consistently model and support ATS Mission, Vision, Values, and All‑Employee Competencies.

Must‑haves for Success Business Analysis Expertise

5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, or Senior Analyst

Proven ownership and accountability for requirements outcomes

Strong experience planning and estimating business analysis activities

Demonstrated success eliciting, organizing, and documenting requirements as features, user stories, and acceptance criteria

Process & Facilitation Skills

Experience in business process development and improvement

Proven process‑mapping expertise using tools such as Visio, Miro, or similar

Exceptional meeting facilitation skills—both virtual and in‑person

Ability to distinguish and organize business, functional, and non‑functional requirements

Communication & Relationship Building

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work effectively one‑on‑one and in group settings with end users and technical teams

Strong situational awareness with analytical and problem‑solving strengths

Professional, collaborative, and relationship‑based approach

Organization & Technology

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience using JIRA, Confluence, or similar requirements and documentation tools

Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑initiative environment

Education & Experience

Four‑year degree in Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)

Transportation industry experience preferred, not required

Travel

Willing and able to travel infrequently, including overnight travel

Availability to support work needs outside of normal business hours as required

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Primarily office‑based role

Frequent use of computer, keyboard, mouse, and multiple monitors

Regular verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders

Occasional movement throughout the office

Reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Compensation & Benefits The anticipated base salary range for this position is

$95,000 to $115,000 . Base salary is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic location, compared to others performing substantially similar work. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance‑based incentives based on individual and/or company performance.

Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan (effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment)

Paid holidays and paid time off

Professional development and learning opportunities Our goal is to ensure employees have the support and resources they need to thrive—professionally and personally.

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