What do the systems need to do, and how do they do it?

Where do I get the required input from?

How do we get complete alignment among all teams and stakeholders on the project?

How can we arrive at the most cost-effective solution without compromising efficiency, quality, and timeliness?

What workflows do I need to enable to ensure the said solution is fool-proof and systemic?

While dynamic, the role of a business analyst caters largely to the questions and scenarios mentioned above.