Job Description - Business Analyst - MiLEAP, MCSC, MDCR
Seeking a Senior Business Analyst to assist with the Agency Services Application Development and Support team who supports multiple applications for Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR), Michigan Civil Service Commission (MCSC), and Michigan Lifelong Education Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP). This role would consist of supporting maintenance activities for applications as well as multiple larger projects with a main focus on MiLEAP. We are looking for someone who understands and has experience with the software development lifecycle as they will be managing work requests to support operational support needs for web applications and gather requirements for project initiatives. This role is the liaison between the technical team and the business partners. This is a senior position, the selected candidate must possess strong leadership skills including delegation, effective communication, effective requirement gathering, and the ability to lead meetings with stakeholders and other technical resources
Job Duties
Facilitates meetings with the technical team and business client.
Gathers requirements and project specifications by leading requirement sessions independently
Manage project tasks, timelines, and communication between business product owner and development team associated with the Change Management lifecycle
Provide management with information such as project status reports and resource demand projections.
Maintain backlog of work items & track sprints and ticket progress in Azure DevOps
Ensures the team is adhering to the department change management policies
Maintains documentation on the project SharePoint Site.
Must be detail oriented and a critical thinker
Working with vendors and other stakeholders
Gather complex new application requirements for RFPs
Requirements
5+ years:
Exposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 years
3+ years:
Experience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development project
Experience in a role, as a business analyst, supporting a software development project, in the past 5 years
Ability to lead meetings, conduct training & information sessions, communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, make oral and written reports and presentations
1+ years:
Experience with Azure DevOps
Desired Skills
2+ years:
Knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
6+ months:
Project management skills and knowledge in project management and related methodologies
Experience with Salesforce Platform
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Location
Local candidates ONLY. Candidates must be located within 90 miles of Lansing, MI at time of submission.
Position is a hybrid schedule with NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. Mondays and Tuesdays onsite.
Working hours Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional Requirements
Must be authorized to work in the United States; We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time
Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment.
Employment Terms
This is a W2 position
40 hrs per week
HYBRID schedule - NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. Mondays and Tuesdays onsite.
About Zenfreed
At Zenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge the gap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to do and organizations needing the right talent.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Benefits
We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage options for all employees.
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