IAM Business Analyst

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We are looking for a senior Business Analyst to join a Contract engagement supporting identity and access management initiatives. This role is suited to someone who can translate complex IAM needs into clear business requirements while working closely with both technical teams and business partners. The position is fully remote and focuses on helping drive delivery, communication, and organizational readiness across enterprise access management programs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead business analysis activities for identity and access management programs and project work, ensuring objectives, scope, and stakeholder needs are clearly defined.

• Partner with business and technical teams to collect, refine, and document requirements related to access controls, governance, and user lifecycle processes.

• Facilitate discussions across stakeholder groups to build alignment, communicate updates, and support informed decision-making throughout project delivery.

• Contribute to change management efforts by helping prepare impacted teams for process, policy, and technology updates tied to IAM initiatives.

• Translate IAM concepts into practical business language so non-technical stakeholders can understand impacts, dependencies, and expected outcomes.

• Support Agile delivery practices by assisting with backlog definition, documentation review, gap analysis, and coordination across cross-functional teams.

• Work with platforms such as SailPoint, Microsoft Entra, and CyberArk to support requirement gathering and operational process understanding.

• Review existing workflows and controls to identify improvement opportunities that strengthen governance and access lifecycle management.

• Help maintain clear project documentation, meeting outputs, and communication materials to support consistent execution across the program.

Requirements • Proven experience as a senior Business Analyst supporting enterprise-level technology or security-related initiatives.

• Working knowledge of identity and access management principles, including governance, access reviews, provisioning, and lifecycle management.

• Familiarity with IAM tools such as SailPoint, Microsoft Entra, and CyberArk.

• Strong ability to gather requirements, perform gap analysis, and produce clear, organized documentation.

• Experience engaging with both business stakeholders and technical teams to drive alignment and delivery outcomes.

• Understanding of Agile Scrum methodologies and the ability to operate effectively in iterative delivery environments.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in a clear and practical way. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

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