Business Analyst (m/f/n)

For one of our business partners, we are looking for a Business Analyst (m/f/n) to support a project delivered for a European Union institution based in Brussels.OfferB2B ContractWork model: Hybrid (remote work combined with on-site presence in Brussels, relocation required)Rate: We are open to your expectations (EUR/MD net+VAT)Project start: October 2026Project duration: Estimated 24 months, delivered in two phases of 12 months eachAbout the ProjectThe project concerns the eExperts platform re-engineering, development, evolutionary maintenance, and support.The scope includes the development, maintenance, and support of the eExperts platform, including the ECS Back Office, Compass workflows, and the ECS Front Office being migrated to new MyExpertArea components integrated with the Funding & Tenders Portal.Project ScopeKey areas covered by the project include:ECS Back OfficeCompass workflowsECS Front OfficeMyExpertArea componentsFunding & Tenders Portal integrationeGrants Next GenerationChanges resulting from the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)Expert contracting workflows, including:Contract Termination and Early ClosureConflict of InterestPoint of DepartureMigration of ASAP workflow to Compass CorporateIntegrations with:SEPSygmaPMONSUMMAERIS/ARESSecundaIAMeGDREXPAIRMigration to a new GitLab-based delivery pipelineEnhancements resulting from security vulnerability scanning activitiesRequirementsUniversity degreeMinimum 5 years of ICT experienceMinimum 3 years of experience in a similar roleExperience in requirements engineering, elicitation, specification, verification, validation, and prioritizationExperience in requirements analysis and modelling in accordance with BABOK and IEEE 29148 standards, including:User StoriesUse CasesAcceptance CriteriaState DiagramsClass DiagramsEntity-Relationship ModelsExperience with process modelling techniques, including BPMN and flowchartsKnowledge of IT modelling methodologies such as UML or similar techniquesProven experience in stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, requirements elicitation, analysis, specification and validation, as well as consensus building between business and IT stakeholdersExperience working with complex web applications, back-office systems, workflows, and highly integrated applicationsKnowledge of software development methodologies and governance frameworks, including:AgilePM² AgileScrumSAFeWaterfallRUPITILKnowledge of product management practices, including roadmapping, backlog management, and outcome-based planningExperience using Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and GitLab for creating, prioritizing, and tracking user stories, epics, and backlogsExperience with modelling, diagramming, and wireframing tools such as:Enterprise ArchitectMicrosoft VisioLucidchartAxureBalsamiqPencilFigmaExperience with data management and analytics tools such as:SQLPower BITableauQlikExcelExperience with system integrations, including automated API integrations and structured manual data importsKnowledge of project and portfolio management tools such as Jira Align and Microsoft ProjectUnderstanding of testing and validation practices, including:Test Scenario DefinitionTest Case Design and ExecutionAcceptance TestingRegression TestingRequirements TraceabilityDefect ManagementExperience coordinating UAT activities, production sanity checks, pilot deployments, proximity support, and post-release validation activitiesExperience supporting UX/UI activities through user journeys, wireframes, and prototypingUnderstanding of administrative and financial business processes within large organizationsKnowledge of enterprise IT environments, information systems architecture, and application lifecycle managementUnderstanding of data governance and data quality standards within enterprise information systemsKnowledge of compliance requirements, including:GDPReIDAS digital signature regulationsFinancial compliance requirementsAwareness of publicly available information regarding Horizon Europe evaluator and monitor activities and expert call procedures will be considered an advantageKnowledge of eGrants and eExperts will be considered a strong assetTechnical Skills / Business Analysis ToolingJiraConfluenceSharePointGitLabJira AlignMicrosoft ProjectEnterprise ArchitectMicrosoft VisioLucidchartAxureBalsamiqPencilFigmaSQLPower BITableauQlikExcelBPMNUMLUser StoriesUse CasesAcceptance CriteriaState DiagramsClass DiagramsEntity-Relationship ModelsAPI IntegrationsRequirements TraceabilityDefect ManagementUATRegression TestingProduction Sanity ChecksPilot DeploymentsPost-Release ValidationResponsibilitiesPerform business analysis for expert contracting workflows, including:Contract Termination and Early ClosureConflict of InterestPoint of DepartureSupport the redesign of business functionalities within ECS Front Office, ECS Back Office, and Compass workflows resulting from the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)Analyze and specify requirements for ECS Back Office, Compass workflows, ECS Front Office, and MyExpertArea componentsSupport integration initiatives with the Funding & Tenders PortalContribute to requirements gathering and analysis related to integrations with external systems, including SEP, Sygma, PMON, SUMMA, ERIS/ARES, Secunda, IAM, eGDR, and EXPAIRSupport requirements analysis and specification based on business needsPrepare functional specifications, feature descriptions, story cards, and acceptance criteriaCreate and maintain user stories, epics, and backlogs within agile tracking tools such as JiraConduct impact analysis and dependency assessments for change requests and enhancements, including integration mapping updatesSupport solution design activities by translating business requirements into functional and technical specificationsSupport feasibility assessments for new requests by evaluating:Business ImpactTechnical ImpactEffortComplexityRisksDependenciesSupport the preparation of:Risk MatricesStakeholder MatricesCost CalculationsTechnical and Architectural ModelsSupport UAT, validation, regression testing, and defect management activitiesProvide support during pilot deployments and post-release validation activitiesParticipate in:PI PlanningSprint PlanningDaily Stand-upsSprint ReviewsRetrospectivesSupport backlog refinement and requirements refinement sessionsFacilitate stakeholder alignment and communication between business and IT teamsSupport sprint demonstrations and validation of delivered functionalitiesMonitor and report progress at team and product levelPrepare and maintain functional documentation in repositories such as Confluence and SharePointSupport knowledge transfer activities to business and support teams