AFCARS Business Analyst -- Pennsylvania Based

Public Consulting Group; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Consulting Group is seeking a mid-senior level AFCARS Business Analyst based in Harrisburg, PA. The role involves defining business needs, facilitating software development, and implementing solutions to enhance government operations. Successful candidates will have a bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and strong problem-solving skills. PCG offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Medical and dental care benefits

401k

PTO

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4+ years’ experience in business planning and software development.
• Experience with AFCARS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for defining and prioritizing business needs of the AFCARS project.
• Facilitates software development lifecycle activities.
• Communicates business challenges to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong familiarity with Systems Development Lifecycle

Creative problem-solving

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks

Commitment to exceptional client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft TFS/MTM

Visual Studio

Job description

AFCARS Business Analyst -- Pennsylvania Based

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AFCARS Business Analyst -- Pennsylvania Based

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Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

Our Human Services team helps state and municipal human services and economic development agencies keep their promises—responsibly and sustainably—to the children, adults, and families they serve. Join us and use your professional skills to build stronger communities and better serve populations in need by making meaningful and lasting changes in government organizations.

Services

• Program Consulting
• Finance Consulting and Billing Services
• Applied Technology
• Outsourcing and Operations
• Strategy
• Project and Grants Management
• Assessments and Feasibility Studies
  
  

Responsible for defining and prioritizing the business needs of the AFCARS project including the review and tracking of gaps between business processes, technical requirements, government compliance, or user experience for overall system functionality. Further, provides insight into the project and contractor methods of doing business by reviewing process and product activities for adherence to standards and plans.

Specific Responsibilities

Designs information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively.

• Facilitates software development lifecycle activities
• Conducts Requirements Gathering Sessions
• Creates artifacts relative to project initiatives
• Contributes to work plans and other deliverables
• Partners with QA to develop User Acceptance Testing
• Communicates business challenges to stakeholder and assist in developing solutions
• Identifies opportunities for streamlining procedures by applying IT best practices
• Updates and creates training and learning management system documentation
  

Required Skills

• Strong familiarity with Systems Development Lifecycle
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to take initiative to move daily work forward
• Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance when needed
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Commitment to exceptional client service
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of tools used by the client such as Microsoft TFS/MTM, ADO, and Visual Studio
  
  

Required Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Experience: 4+ years’ experience in business planning and software development – Experience with AFCARS systems preferred
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office Setting -- In office work required up to three days per week
• Some travel required
  
  

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $51,900-$85,000

Compensation

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role below. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

EEO Statement

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Professional Services

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