Business Systems Analyst II (Chicago, IL - US)

Energy Solutions

Chicago, Illinois

Full Time

Posted September 16, 2026

$106k - $123k

Energy Management

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Job Description

At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with minimal guidance with internal and external stakeholders to understand, clarify, and document business needs
Partner with domain experts and engineers to support solution design for moderately complex technical problems
Prepare and maintain well‑documented functional specifications, workflows, mock-ups, and user stories
Maintain and refine epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with business priorities
Contribute to backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release planning activities to support alignment between business priorities and development capacity
Analyze current product workflows and evaluate opportunities for improvement based on business needs and system capabilities
Coordinate and support user acceptance testing (UAT) activities by developing test cases, facilitating execution, and validating requirements against delivered solutions
Track and analyze key metrics and KPIs to evaluate solution performance and identify improvement opportunities
Participate in retrospective discussions and contribute recommendations to improve team processes and delivery outcomes
Participate in prototyping and proof‑of‑concept efforts to validate solution approaches and workflows
Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying gaps in requirements, documentation, and delivery practices
Support adoption of Agile best practices by reinforcing consistent standards across teams
Assist and guide junior analysts by sharing knowledge, providing feedback and supporting skill development

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering , Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related or technical field
Five years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or in a closely related role
Experience working within the Agile development lifecycle , collaborating with cross functional teams
Experience conducting and supporting UAT efforts , including coordinating with stakeholders to validate requirements against delivered solutions
Strong technical analysis skills with the ability to translate and document business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications
Strong communication skills, with the ability to c onvey and clarify information between non-technical stakeholders and technical teams
Proficiency in writing and managing user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria using Jira or similar Agile tools
Working knowledge of SQL or BI tools to analyze data and support requirements validation and decision-making
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment
The salary range for this role is $106,000 - $123,000 with a target compensation of $106,000 - $115,000 based on experience and qualifications.