Senior Business & Functional Analyst – Data Governance

Our client, a leading public sector organization, is rebuilding a comprehensive multilingual legal and regulatory knowledge base platform. The role focuses on establishing the foundational data architecture and translating complex business requirements into specifications for an AI-assisted development pipeline.

• Lead workshops with content managers and subject matter experts to gather and prioritize requirements using the MoSCoW method.
• Map current business processes including drafting, translation, validation, and publication workflows.
• Manage and refine the product backlog by defining personas, user journeys, and technical classification models.
• Draft intent-based specifications with clear acceptance criteria to drive AI-driven development.
• Perform functional validation of increments and coordinate User Acceptance Testing.
• Conduct data analysis using SQL to validate hypotheses and support architectural decisions.
• Bridge the gap between business needs and IT execution within a phased project roadmap.

• You have 8+ years of experience in business and functional analysis within complex IT and data environments.
• You possess expert knowledge of requirements engineering and drafting specifications using Volère, Robertson, or Gherkin.
• You bring extensive experience with Agile methodologies, including epics, user stories, story maps, and backlog management.
• You're proficient in process and information modeling using BPMN, UML, and conceptual data models.
• You have a strong command of SQL and experience with Power BI or Python for data visualization.
• You are proactive, results-oriented, and maintain a balance between high-level overviews and technical details.
• You are fluent in Dutch with good knowledge of French and English.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in data modeling, master data, or data governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of API programs and integration patterns such as event-driven or pub/sub.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture notations like Archimate or TOGAF.
• Experience with large-scale data migration projects and AS-IS/TO-BE mapping.

• Start date: ASAP
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers