Business Analyst

The Greentree Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee bonuses

Health benefits

401(k) Match

Paid Training

PTO and holidays

Job summary

The Greentree Group in the Chicago area seeks a proactive Business Analyst to join our team. You will monitor and evaluate software development and system modernization activities for a statewide implementation, collaborating with stakeholders to translate needs into actionable requirements.

You will articulate business concepts to technical teams, contribute to business cases, manage RAID logs, and support testing and post-implementation activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Business Admin or related field; IT knowledge and software development practices.
• Minimum 3 years of experience gathering, documenting, and managing requirements for system implementations.
• U.S. Citizens.

Responsibilities

• Research, understand, and interpret functional and nonfunctional requirements, including data, integration, metadata, data quality, service levels, and performance.
• Articulate technology in business terms for stakeholders and translate concepts to technical teams.
• Develop business cases, high-level objectives, and success factors for solution delivery.
• Manage RAID logs and other project logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Deliverables, Decisions).
• Review test plans for acceptance testing to meet user requirements.
• Oversee and assist testing of system changes; execute test scenarios and record results and defects.
• Provide analytical research and complete tasks as assigned.
• Review project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Provide post-implementation support and participate in status and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

• Are you a tech enthusiast who loves solving complex problems?


• Do you have a keen eye for detail and excellent analytical skills?


• Would your friends describe you as a self-starter who takes pride in your work and enjoys collaborating with others?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at The Greentree Group!

WHO WE ARE

The Greentree Group is a dynamic, innovative, and thriving company that specializes in delivering advanced technology solutions to federal, state, and commercial clients. With a team of highly skilled professionals, we provide cutting-edge services and are always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

What sets us apart is our commitment to excellence and our passion for the work we do. At The Greentree Group, we are driven by a shared sense of purpose and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people around us. Whether it's helping our clients achieve their goals, developing innovative solutions to complex problems, or giving back to the community, we are dedicated to making a positive impact.

We also believe in investing in our people and providing them with opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, a culture of continuous learning, and a wide range of benefits and perks that promote work-life balance and personal well-being.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out in your career, if you're passionate about technology, committed to excellence, and eager to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

As a potential Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team of professionals in support of a client in the Tallahassee, FL area. This potential role will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating software development and system modernization activities in a state-wide implementation effort. Join us and be part of our mission to make a difference!

SOME RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Research, understand, and interpret functional and nonfunctional requirements to include business and stakeholder requirements, data and information requirements, data integration, metadata, data quality, service levels and performance.


• Articulate technology in terms stakeholders can understand, and articulate business concepts and processes to the technical team.


• Participate in developing business cases, defining high level business objectives, and developing key success factors for solution delivery.


• Manage and maintain the Project Risks, Action Items, Issues, Deliverables and Decisions (RAID) log and other Project logs.


• Review test plans for acceptance testing to meet user-defined requirements, as directed by the Department.


• Oversee and assist the team with testing on system changes by executing test scenarios and record the test results, defects, and resolution of defects.


• Provide analytical research and complete tasks.


• Review project deliverables and tasks for accuracy, completeness, and quality.


• Provide post-implementation support.


• Participate in weekly and monthly status meetings, project meetings, and stakeholder meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field and technical knowledge and understanding of information technology infrastructure and software development practices and techniques. Relevant experience on a year-to-year basis can substitute for specific degree requirement.


• Minimum of three years of experience gathering, documenting, and managing business and technical requirements for system implementation.


• Minimum of three years of experience collecting and analyzing data, and software process evaluation and improvements.


• Minimum of three years of experience working both independently and as a member of a project team, in the analysis, design, development and implementation of a complex system implementation.


• Minimum of three years of experience in developing detailed project documentation and presentations.


• Minimum of three years of experience assisting customers with development of business cases with application testing and implementation.


• Minimum of three years of experience in meeting facilitation and documentation.


• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing consulting services to a government client or agency.

We believe in fostering a positive, inclusive culture that values diversity, teamwork, and personal growth. With opportunities for advancement and a supportive community of colleagues, The Greentree Group is the perfect place to build your career. Learn more about us at www.greentreegroup.com. Please note that this role may require a National Agency Check (NAC) and/or background check, and relocation assistance is not available at this time.

Greentree is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

Compensation / Salary Range:

Greentree adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position.

Bonuses:

Greentree has an employee referral bonus, as well as employee bonuses based on employee contributions and Greentree’s yearly performance.

Core Benefits 100% paid by Greentree:

• Employee Medical Premium on the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)


• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D


• Short-Term Disability (STD)


• Long-Term Disability (LTD)


• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)


• 401(k) Match


• Job-Related Certifications


• and Training Programs

Elected Benefits:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• HSA


• FSA


• Voluntary Term Life


• 401(k) (Roth and Pretax available)

Time Off: PTO, Flexible Schedules, Holidays and Paid Parental Leave:

Work-life balance is important – we all enjoy some time off for rest and relaxation! Employees receive a very generous amount of PTO which is granted on start date, plus the ability for quick escalation to the next tier. Flexible/hybrid working schedules and 11 paid holidays, in addition to paid parental leave round out the work-life balance benefits.

Paid Training and Development:

We encourage and support ongoing employee learning and development, consistent with needs of the company, its clients, and markets. Greentree is committed to paying the cost for job-related certifications and/or training programs. In conjunction with management/employee communication and discussions regarding performance and goals, employees are expected to seek out and pursue development opportunities to meet emerging organizational skill requirements in combination with their own personal growth needs. Greentree also makes job-related tuition reimbursement contributions for those in higher-level education programs.