Business Analyst – Enterprise & Mainframe Systems

Business Analyst – Enterprise & Mainframe Systems Thoriva · Remote · Full-Time Thoriva, an Infinite Company, is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders, clients, and a team of senior mainframe developers supporting mission-critical systems. This role requires a strong understanding of legacy mainframe environments combined with experience in modern, distributed systems, and the ability to operate within federal government programs and compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate is client-facing, highly organized, technically fluent, and capable of translating complex business requirements into clear, actionable functional and technical documentation for development teams across a variety of technologies. ABOUT THE COMPANY Thoriva is an AI technology company delivering intelligent, data-driven solutions to transform government operations. We combine AI solutions, commercial expertise, and complex business logic to address government and federal agencies’ biggest challenges. JOB SUMMARY As a Business Analyst, you will be the primary business and client interface supporting enterprise application teams. You will gather, document, and translate complex requirements for mainframe and modern-platform developers, driving clarity, alignment, and deliver quality across the full SDLC. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary business and client interface supporting enterprise mainframe and distributed application teams. Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and functional specifications. Translate business needs into clear, detailed requirements consumable by mainframe and modern-platform developers. Support development teams working on COBOL and mainframe applications including batch and online systems. Partner with architects and developers to ensure requirements align with technical constraints and system capabilities. Support initiatives involving integration between legacy mainframe systems and modern applications. Facilitate requirements workshops, stakeholder interviews, and client review sessions. Manage and trace requirements through the full SDLC. Support testing efforts including functional testing, system integration testing, and UAT. Assist with production support analysis, defect triage, and root-cause identification. Ensure adherence to federal government processes, documentation standards, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with globally distributed teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones. Maintain clear documentation and communication across business, technical, and client teams Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting enterprise systems. Proven experience working closely with application development teams. Strong understanding of mainframe-based systems (COBOL environments and batch/online processing concepts). Experience supporting or integrating with modern systems (web applications, APIs, and distributed platforms). Demonstrated experience working with external clients in a professional services or consulting environment. Experience supporting U.S. federal government programs or highly regulated environments. Strong requirements elicitation and documentation skills, including business requirements, functional specifications, user stories, and process flows. Experience supporting Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies. Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in parallel. Preferred Qualifications Experience in federal services or government consulting. Experience working with globally distributed development teams. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and scope of the role Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO) Flexibility for remote work