NEW JOB OPENING
BUSINESS ANALYST
IN Lansing, MI, USA!

***Only qualified Business Analyst 5 candidates located near the Lansing MI area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***



PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree desired Should be a degree in or related to: computer science data processing computer information systems data communication networking systems analysis computer programming

information assurance IT project management or mathematics



REQUIRED EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modelling

• Experience in the estimation planning and forecasting of projects

• Experience in the documenting and gathering business functional or technical requirements for software projects

• Ability to organize and develop test plans and test cases working with business subject matter experts



PREFERRED EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Prior State government experience is a plus



This position serves as the senior IT Business Analyst for CLIENT’s mission critical applications. Collaborates with CLIENT clients and professionals to develop requirements, analyze data in support of projects, make recommendations for process and business flows, and develop consensus on both business and system requirements. This position will take on a leading role in completing the activities associated with Request for Proposals (RFP), estimating costs to complete projects, establishing action plans, completing impact analysis, and implementing test strategies. Serves as a liaison to vendors, and an IT system owner representing the agency for impact and strategic planning. Engage with the CLIENT in establishing and fulfilling the Agencies strategic goals and objectives through exemplary delivery of IT Services. Inform and escalate issues and risks in a timely manner. Participate in or state-wide IT initiatives as necessary. Other duties as assigned.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modelling

• Knowledge of IT project planning development and implementation with the ability to apply that knowledge to the development of requirements and RFP narrative

• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and related methodologies eg Agile CMMI or other industry standard

• Knowledge of application development environments and related tools

• Experience in the estimation planning and forecasting of projects

• Experience in the documenting and gathering business functional or technical requirements for software projects

• Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and presentations

• Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications MS Project and Visio

• Ability to draft requirements for Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of IT solutions and services

• Ability to perform project level analysis and produce project analysis documentations such as swim lanes sequence diagrams use cases etc

• Ability to work on complex business problems analyzing and evaluating current business methods and procedures for improvements

• Ability to direct and organize requirement capture activities; to establish project goals and objectives that support the CLIENT and CLIENT strategic plans

• Ability to identify problems evaluate alternatives exercise sound judgment and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and prepare reports

• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors customers and enterprise technology management

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with cross-departmental and inter-agency teams including effective communication skills with technical and non-technical groups

• Ability to organize and develop test plans and test cases working with business subject matter experts

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**