Sr. IT Business Systems Analyst (TERADYNE, North Reading, MA)

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Overview of Position

The Business Analyst Level 4 (BA4) is a hybrid role that supports both enterprise strategy and tactical execution. This position plays an integral role in supporting the planning and execution of multiple complex multi-disciplinary projects and programs (technology, business or a combination of both), in support of the delivery of products and services that enrich Teradyne’s technology infrastructure.  The BA4 will leverage advanced business analysis techniques, capability mapping, and process optimization to align business goals with technology solutions.  Acting as a liaison between business and IT, the BA4 ensures that business needs are effectively translated into technical solutions and that enterprise goals are operationalized to deliver measurable value.  This position reports to the Head of the IT Business Management Office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports the planning and execution of large-scale, complex projects and programs (business, technology, or hybrid) that align with organizational goals.
• Translates complex or ambiguous business problems into actionable business and technical requirements to guide solution development.
• Conducts advanced business requirements analysis, elicitation, modeling, verification, and validation across multiple projects, developing and documenting use cases, user stories, and other standard outputs to support project execution.
• Manages and tracks the status of functional and technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring completeness, consistency, and conformity to standards, as well as compliance with industry regulations, organizational policies, and standards.
• Creates and maintains business capability maps, business context diagrams, value stream maps, and value chain diagrams to align business functionality with stakeholder expectations and project goals.
• Identifies and addresses structural issues within the organization, including functional interdependencies and cross-silo redundancies.
• Partners with enterprise architects, business strategists, and product/service owners to align business architecture with technical architecture and enterprise design.
• Collaborates with quality assurance engineers and testing resources to align business architecture with test strategies and plans (including creation of requirements traceability maps) and supports testing activities when/if needed.
• Partners with project/program managers to ensure timely delivery of results and transparent execution of work.
• Conducts advanced data analysis and reporting to analyze business processes, identify business trends, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partners with Enterprise Architecture to evaluate and recommend technology solutions that align with business needs and Teradyne’s enterprise architecture.
• Collaborates with senior leadership, project sponsors, and cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, success criteria and benefits to be realized, including associated key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Leads workshops, stakeholder interviews, and brainstorming sessions to gather requirements and solve complex problems, including support for training activities when required.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to junior business analysts, fostering professional growth and skill development.
• Builds strong partnerships with business and technology teams, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader.
• Establishes governance frameworks for requirements management, ensuring ethical, complaint, and responsible use of business and technology solutions.
• Regularly evaluates and refines methodologies, tools, and