Appian Business Analyst

At Nüvitek, customer success is our Ethos; together, we drive transformational outcomes. We only succeed when our customers succeed. We partner with our customers to achieve business objectives by using our proven customer-centric, value-driven business practices and service delivery methodologies. We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst – Appian to join our growing team. This role is pivotal in aligning business objectives with the capabilities of the ServiceNow platform, ensuring solutions are strategically aligned and effectively implemented. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with ServiceNow, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams to drive impactful outcomes. In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting Nuvitek's mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and product owners to gather, analyze, and document detailed business and technical requirements specific to ServiceNow implementations.Translate business needs into well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria, supporting the development of scalable and maintainable ServiceNow solutions.Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams, ensuring clear understanding of ServiceNow functionality and constraints.Support ServiceNow platform configuration and enhancement efforts across modules such as PSDS, CSM, or others.Conduct gap analyses and make recommendations to optimize workflows, automation opportunities, and user experiences within ServiceNow.Support solution design sessions, stakeholder demos, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).Ensure alignment with ServiceNow best practices and federal IT compliance standards.Assist in managing backlogs, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies in collaboration with Scrum Masters and delivery leads.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field.5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, including 3+ years of hands-on experience with Appian implementations in complex enterprise environments.Proven experience leading requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and backlog refinement across multiple Appian modulesStrong knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies; experience participating in and facilitating Agile ceremonies.Ability to create detailed user stories, process flows, data mappings, and functional specs aligned with Appian capabilities.Working knowledge of Appian scripting (e.g., business rules, client scripts, UI policies) and data models; ability to partner effectively with developers and architects.Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead discussions with cross-functional teams, including clients, developers, and project managers.Experience supporting pre-sales, solution design, and roadmap planning is a plus.Familiarity with federal IT environments and compliance/security requirements preferred.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to both technical and executive audiences.Appian certification are a plus.BenefitsNuvitek is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceDisability and Life InsuranceParental Leave401KPaid Time Off Equal Opportunity Employer StatementNuvitek is an equal-opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Originally posted on Himalayas