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Lead BA
- Insight Global (Kansas City, MO)
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Job Description
Our client seeks a Lead Business Analyst Business Technology Innovation to accelerate firm-wide AI adoption. Embedded in the AI Program, you will be the bridge between our business technology functions (Finance, Marketing, HR, Recruiting, etc.) and IT/PMO teamsturning high-value use cases into secure, production-ready solutions. Youll translate workflows into technical requirements, steer vendors and IT partners, and keep executives informed while they stay focused on strategy. Success demands equal parts technical fluency and business acumen, plus the autonomy to drive projects from intake to measurable impact.
Targeting $125-150K
We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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Skills and Requirements
Business Engagement & Requirements Analysis
Primary liaison between IT, business leadership, and AI governance teams, ensuring initiatives are well-defined, technically feasible, and aligned with firm priorities.
Conduct structured discovery sessions with attorneys, practice-group leaders, department heads, and administrative teams to assess workflows, pain points, and AI-driven opportunities.
Translate business needs into Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), process maps, and detailed functional/technical specifications for IT, AI development teams, and vendor partners.
Lead scoping discussions with IT/PMO to confirm infrastructure fit, realistic timelines, and resource needs.
Independently manage technical execution, collaborating closely with IT while keeping AI Program Leadership informedwithout requiring day-to-day oversight.
2. AI Intake, Evaluation & Governance
Operate the AI intake pipeline: run cross-functional discovery, perform scoring, cost/benefit, and risk analyses, and present recommendations to the AI Program Steering Committee.
Support continuous improvement of intake and evaluation frameworks that prioritize high-impact opportunities.
Embed information-security, privacy, client-confidentiality, ABA Model Rule, and broader compliance considerations throughout each project lifecycle.
Maintain a centralized AI tracking system that gives firm-wide visibility, accountability, and structured reporting on all AI projects.
3. Project Execution & Vendor Coordination
Orchestrate end-to-end solution deliveryvendor diligence, pilot design, requirements capture, risk review, rollout planning, and adoption trackingto move each functional area from concept to measurable results.
Set work priorities, acceptance criteria, and release-readiness standards with IT/PMO and external vendors; track schedules, milestones, budgets, and proactively escalate blockers.
Oversee AI tool rollouts from deployment validation through onboarding, ensuring seamless user integration and post-implementation support (gathering feedback and refining deployments).
Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure solution quality, utilization, and continued alignment with firm needs.
4. Change Management, Adoption & Training Strategy
Develop and execute firm-wide adoption strategies that maximize AI impact across business units.
Act as an AI evangelist, educating attorneys and staff on capabilities, limitations, and best practices.
Collaborate with practice-group leaders, department heads, and the Training Department to tailor solutions, refine education strategies, and create training materials, user guides, and best-practice documentation.
Gather user feedback and adoption analytics to iterate features, workflows, and learning content for sustained usage.
5. Communications & Executive Stakeholder Support
Provide communications supportdrafting AI program updates, release communications, in-app prompts, and internal knowledge-sharing materials under AI Program Leadership direction.
Deliver regular written and verbal updates to Executive Sponsors, CIO, Legal Practice Leadership, and the AI Program Steering Committee, highlighting progress, risks, issues, and decisions needed.
6. Data, Insights & Continuous Improvement
Build and maintain dashboards that visualize intake pipeline, project status, usage metrics, and value realization for leadership reporting.
5-8 +years in business analysis, product management, or solutions consulting within a professional services, legal tech, or enterprise IT setting.
Proven track record translating complex business workflows into technical requirements for AI, automation, or data driven solutions.
Working knowledge of generative AI concepts (LLMs, RAG, prompt design), automation (RPA/IPA), and data governance principles.
Demonstrated success coordinating with IT/PMO and vendor engineering teams to deliver production grade solutions. null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
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