For the given job description <<Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:
At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to todays complex business issues. Crowes accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a Best Place to Work. We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us!
Job Description:
Crowe is seeking a talented and driven Senior Business Analyst in our Product Engineering practice. This individual will assume a business analyst role on a Scrum team that is responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of the Ignite data analytics product that is leveraged by the Audit practice to deliver Crowes Audit services. Primary responsibilities include leading requirements elicitation with key stakeholders, documentation, story creation, and refinement for the team. This individual should have a passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and a history of successful software delivery and leadership within an Agile Scrum team.
Responsibilities:
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from executive leadership to peers. Collaborate with Product Owner, stakeholders, and development teams to understand business goals and objectives. Ability to acquire a deep understanding of our products and systems, including their capabilities, features, and technical specifications. Perform analysis of large-scale epics for decomposition and work closely with Program Leadership and teams to ensure accurate scoping, feasibility assessment and effort estimation for epics and features. Conduct refinement sessions to decompose features into user stories, tasks, and acceptance criteria for the development team. Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate agile ceremonies and elicitation sessions with the Product Owner and stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and clarify requirements andor issues. Lead backlog management and refinement activities assisting in prioritizing and sequencing work items based upon business value and technical complexity. Collaborate within the Scrum team and Program Leadership on progress, providing updates and identifying potential risks or issues that surface during development. Develop and conduct product presentations andor demonstrations that effectively communicate the value, benefits, capabilities and features to various stakeholders and development team members. Partner with Development Lead to share Scrum Master responsibilities for the development team. Perform as a change agent on identified Agile process improvements for the development team. Perform change management activities in support of product releases. Collaborate with the QA Lead to ensure effective coordination and execution of User Acceptance Testing efforts. Collaborate across development teams to manage dependencies and ensure risks are proactively managed. Work with the development team to demonstrate work to the Product Manager and ensure it complies with the Definition of Done (DoD). Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations to promptly identify and prioritize issues reported in a production environment to ensure timely resolution and minimize impacts on users. 
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of BAExcellent analytical and critical thinking skillsStrong understanding of work requirement solicitation and decomposition techniquesExceptional learning agility and the ability to adapt quicklyAbility grasp business concepts and translate those to the development teamProficient level of understanding of Product Development and Software Development Life CyclesSolid experience with Agile Scrum methodologyExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to effectively convey business and technical information to diverse audiences Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholders and team members as a part of a larger program fostering strong relationships and driving resultsProactive, self-starter, with a natural inclination toward taking individual initiative and personal accountabilityHigh degree of organization and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Experience working with Azure DevOps or similar toolProduct Owner andor Scrum Master certificationExperience with SharePoint  Microsoft 365  Power BIExperience with Data Driven or Data Heavy ProductsIndustry experience in professional services, finance, or accounting
About the Team: 
Product Engineering professionals at Crowe lead the software development efforts for the firm and build technology solutions in a consistent and reliable way. Product Engineering owns the software development competency for the firm, which is tied to standardized processes, practices, policies and controls for client-facing products and projects. Team members share expertise across various industries, targeting manufacturing and distribution, government, healthcare, financial services, and private equity groups based on demand from other Business Units. You will learn and build on a wide range of technologies in an environment where innovation and new ideas are highly encouraged. Hop on board to join one of the fastest growing technology consulting practices in the industry.
Our Benefits:
At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.
Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.>> the resume: <<SummarySelf-motivated Data Analyst offering 8 years of leadership experience across various industries. Methodical with significant experience in data mining and statistical analysis. Excellent problem-solver with history automating processes and driving operational enhancements.
SkillsData entryOrganization and efficiencyLeadershipTroubleshootingData miningDatabase managementData mappingHTMLScrumUI/UXDesign and developmentApplication developmentJavaScriptCSSPython
Education and TrainingSan Diego Global Knowledge UniversitySan Diego,CAExpected in––:Full Stack Developer-GPA:
ExperienceTendril-Data AnalystSeattle,WA,03/2017-03/2019Improved pattern recognition ability by 250% by analyzing patterns within signals of interest and tracking electronic signatures for 56 vessels over three years.Spearheaded and increased workflow improvements by 80% by designing and developing full-stack systems, which include extracting data from different sources, developing multiple formatting and structuring programs that can take large pools of unformatted data entries, creating structured databases and application interfaces navigable by the untrained eye.These databases are utilized fleetwide by military personnel and AI systems to improve pattern recognition and predictive analysis for mission planning and operations.Achieved 100% operational effectiveness without fault by managing maintenance checks on all components of passive radar and jamming suite.Increased situational awareness and improved efficiency of operations by creating and distributing intelligence products fleetwide.Chaired 10 Subject Matter Expert (SME) boards and amplified electronic warfare watch conditions leading to 20% increase in operation proficiency in vital watch.Trained and mentored sailors in OPELINT and refined combat systems training team drill guides resulting in the qualification of 100% sailors in vital watch position.Solidified MOC certification of ComThirdFleet by deriving operational intelligence through evaluations of signal quality, radar capabilities, and life patterns within ELINT.Enhanced electronic intelligence by performing fusion analysis and analyzing radar capabilities from electronic intelligence.Managed time-sensitive Indications and Warnings (I&W), giving technical and tactical guidance to Warfare Commanders and national consumers in support of surface, subsurface, air, and special warfare operations.Increased team productivity and improved task performance by publishing detailed step-by-step technical guides utilizing years of firsthand experience and disseminating psychological operations materials.Steered cryptologic and intelligence briefs, radar cross section testing and electronic warfare training events.Assigned information operation data collection responsibilities.As a knowledge manager, introduced and created work center SharePoint sites across three domains (TS/SCI, GENSER, and UNCLASS), allowing precise and effective progress tracking, log safekeeping, and project management within the workplace.Successfully launched and established military deception plans, decoy handling, signals intelligence operation, and cross fix on electronic intelligence intercepts, electronic intelligence collection plans and order of battle.Conceptualized, developed, and briefed 48 intelligence products on SIGINT-related patterns of life and findings to fleet-level commands, and strike group information operation operational directives.Generated and managed proforma signals analysis reports, tactical and operational electronic intelligence reports, and communications electronic warfare reports, using electronic intelligence, national databases, and electromagnetic spectrum research.Extracted data from record message traffic and identified essential elements of friendly information violations.Deciphered mission threats, fused multi-source and electronic support data and correlated electronic intelligence signals to specific platforms.Resolved and minimized identification conflicts in collected electronic intelligence.Devised rapid evaluation guidelines and electronic order of battle to support warfare commanders’ requirements.Recommended and administered changes to emission control plans and conditions, and electronic warfare countermeasures.Decoded tactical transmissions and determined onboard weapons systems limitations.Supervised information operations pre-planned response, electronic warfare status boards, ships weapons, passive countermeasure system status availability, and frequency deconfliction.Constructed and managed online emitter libraries, electronic warfare control ship procedures, electronic support, and electronic support collection logs.Monitored strategic and tactical situations and prioritized electronic intelligence collection efforts.Controlled access to restricted areas and safeguarded, handled, and stored classified materials regularly.Increased productivity through by implementing Microsoft Excel Visual Basic for Applications software program to streamline operational processes.Evaluated historical, current and forecast data to determine opportunities for development and enhancement.Worked with server-side and front-end technologies and leveraged common design patterns to code dynamic and user-friendly systems.Harnessed version control tools to coordinate project development and individual code submissions.Mentored entry-level Python development personnel, providing both internal and external positions with technical guidance and education.Prepared forecasts and identified trends through data analysis and tracking.Maintained security and data integrity of databases.Organized subsystems to execute proper collection of dataMined data to uncover insights and identify market trends and inflection points.Spearheaded diverse projects for data capture, storage, configuration and forecast analysis.Directed field studies and data collection to support sophisticated analysis.Md Anderson-Data Entry OperatorSugar Land,TX,07/2015-03/2017Raised procedural compliance in the 3M and Hazmat programs by training sailors in QA Craftsman.Awarded as “ingenious planner” for efforts in garnering 4 outstanding zone inspection scores and successful host ship events for a People’s Liberation Army (Navy) Surface Action Group visit.Responsible for the operation of the AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare Suite.Scheduled, reviewed, and supported over 263 training sessions and evolutions on 185 topics leading to the advancement of all eligible OT Division Sailors.Recommended for advancement to First Class Petty Officer.Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.Identified, corrected and reported data entry errors.Completed accurate and efficient data entry and database updates to support business operations.Input client information into spreadsheets and company database to provide leaders with quick access to essential client data.Documented data entry completions in corresponding logbooks.Executed data verification to ensure expedient error detection.Maintained records by creating monthly reports, closing terminated records and performing chart audits.Verified and logged deadlines in response to daily inquiries and requests.Supported document reviews and auditing by locating and providing required data, reporting on input procedures and other relevant circumstances as necessary.Coordinated, scheduled and executed in-depth data entry projects.Drafted reports to deliver information to upper management.Compiled data from source documents prior to data entry.Adhered to strict data confidentiality policies to prevent information leakage.Fox Corporation-TechnicianCharlotte,NC,01/2014-07/2015Led and managed the accomplishment of 130 preventative maintenance checks on vital electronic sensors and computer systems within the passive radar and active jamming suites, ensuring 100% operational effectiveness and safety without fault.Identified, evaluated, and provided vital signals of interest to forces while conducting operations during strike group exercises, giving situational awareness, and enhancing strike group tactical operator efficiency.Piloted the training environment from, for 22 sailors on professionalism, maintenance, damage control, and SLQ-32 Operations, resulting in 28 individual qualifications.Operated and maintained electronic sensors and computer systems.Collected, analyzed, and exploited Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) in accordance with fleet and national tasking.Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.Posted and adhered to lockout/tagout, hazardous material handling and hearing and eye standards.Demonstrated excellent mechanical knowledge of machine design, use, repair and maintenance.Assembled parts using bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets and other fasteners.Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues and reported problems to repair technicians.Prepared operational reports and provided information to supervisors.Worked from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation and verbal instructions.>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit