Job Title: Cloud Transformation Business Analyst
Location: Atlanta, GA or Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract
Reports To: Project Manager / Program Lead
We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst with 5+ years of experience to support cloud transformation initiatives, specifically focused on data migration to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GCP concepts, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and compliance.
Requirement Gathering & Translation:
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business needs, translating them into actionable technical requirements.
Migration Impact Analysis:
Conduct impact assessments for data and system migrations to GCP, identifying dependencies, risks, and downstream effects.
Data Flow & Lineage Mapping:
Lead efforts to map source-to-target data flows and document end-to-end data lineage, ensuring regulatory and operational transparency.
Process Documentation:
Create and maintain clear documentation of workflows, data transformations, and business processes.
Cross-Team Collaboration:
Serve as a liaison between technical teams, product owners, and compliance to ensure alignment and completeness of project deliverables.
Agile Project Support:
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming. Maintain user stories and tasks in Jira.
UAT & Training Support:
Define user acceptance test plans, success metrics, and coordinate end-user training to support successful implementation.
Cloud Transformation KPIs:
Track and report on metrics such as data accuracy, system availability, cloud adoption rates, and cutover success.
5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in cloud, data, or enterprise transformation projects
Strong understanding of GCP services, especially related to data architecture and migration
Hands-on experience with data lineage tools and source-to-target mapping
Proficiency in Agile project management tools such as Jira and Confluence
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a highly regulated or complex environment
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field (preferred)
GCP Fundamentals or Business Analyst certifications
Experience with data catalog or governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Google Data Catalog)
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2)