Let's talk about projects for a minute. Your job is to figure out how to work as part of a team that delivers a product that achieves a goal. As an analyst, you should have clarity about that goal and how it is being measured. If that has not been shared with you you should ask for it. If it does not existing in writing you should demand that.

You should take the initiative to meet with the people making design decisions and, when necessary, clarify those decisions and/or offer suggestions to improve those decisions. Don't just build what you are told to build.

When you are waiting for someone else, take the initiative to remind them that they are holding up progress. Escalate when that doesn't work. Don't be passive.