Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst

Job ID: 152844

Location: Lansing, MI - Hybrid

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.

Requirements

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

- Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modeling

- 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.

- Prior State government experience is a plus