Business Analyst

Top Skills & Years of Experience: 

·                  Knowledge of business
analysis methodologies and process modeling 

·                  Experience in the estimation,
planning, and forecasting of projects. 

·                  Experience in
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. 

·                  Prior State government
experience is a plus. 

·                  Clear and concise
written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this
role.

Description: -

This position serves as the senior IT Business Analyst for
MDOC’s mission critical applications. Collaborates with MDOC clients and DTMB
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 MDOC 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 DTMB or statewide IT initiatives as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

·        Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process
modeling.

·        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 e.g., 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 DTMB and MDOC 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.

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.