IBM Maximo Senior Business Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an IBM Maximo Senior Business Analyst based in the United States.

The IBM Maximo Senior Business Analyst will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise asset management solutions supporting critical federal operations.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating complex operational needs into effective system solutions.
You will leverage your expertise in IBM Maximo Application Suite to improve workflows, enhance system functionality, and ensure reliable platform performance.
The position involves analyzing database structures, supporting integrations, and guiding configuration, customization, and data migration initiatives.
You will also drive process automation, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and ensure solutions align with regulatory and organizational standards.
Working in a collaborative, technology-driven environment, you will contribute to mission-critical projects while helping modernize enterprise asset management capabilities.
This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, business analysis, and stakeholder leadership while supporting impactful public-sector initiatives.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will lead business analysis activities and support the delivery of effective IBM Maximo solutions, ensuring alignment between operational requirements, technical capabilities, and organizational objectives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead requirements gathering through stakeholder interviews, design workshops, discovery sessions, and business process reviews to identify business needs and define use cases.

• Translate business and operational requirements into detailed Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), functional specifications, user stories, workflow diagrams, process maps, and project documentation.

• Facilitate communication and coordination between business stakeholders, technical resources, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Analyze IBM Maximo database structures and assess the impact of proposed changes to business objects, tables, indexes, relationships, and configurations.

• Collaborate with developers, architects, system administrators, and integration teams to design, configure, implement, and support Maximo solutions.

• Evaluate existing business processes and recommend improvements, automation opportunities, and proof-of-concept solutions based on industry best practices.

• Lead discussions regarding system integrations, reporting requirements, data conversion strategies, and data migration planning and execution.

• Develop and maintain technical and functional documentation, including system configuration documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and knowledge base articles.

• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, reliability, compliance, and user experience through effective use of Maximo capabilities.

• Support system troubleshooting, configuration improvements, and performance optimization initiatives.

Requirements

The ideal candidate combines extensive IBM Maximo expertise with strong business analysis capabilities, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across business and engineering teams. The following qualifications are expected:

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with IBM Maximo configuration and customization.

• Relevant professional certifications, such as IBM Certified Maximo Application Developer or equivalent credentials.

• Experience working on projects involving regulatory compliance within enterprise asset management systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in IBM Maximo Application Suite configuration, including business objects, attributes, domains, workflows, escalations, and application configurations.

• Strong understanding of business operations and the ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, compliance, and user experience through process optimization.

• In-depth knowledge of Maximo database architecture, relational data models, indexing strategies, and the operational impact of configuration and structural changes.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience troubleshooting system issues and optimizing application and database performance.

• Ability to facilitate collaboration between business stakeholders, technical teams, and project leadership to maintain alignment with project objectives and organizational priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience leading workshops, facilitating requirements-gathering sessions, and explaining complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional qualifications considered an advantage:

• Previous experience working on federal government contracts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.

• Fully remote working arrangement.

• Fully funded training and professional development opportunities.

• Clear career progression framework with opportunities to advance into Distinguished Engineer and other technical leadership positions.

• Opportunity to contribute to innovative technology solutions and proprietary technology accelerators.

• Exposure to meaningful, mission-critical projects supporting federal government agencies.

• Collaborative, people-first working environment that encourages innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.

• Inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and employee well-being.

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals committed to delivering high-quality technology solutions.

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