Business Analyst

i-Link Solutions; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

i-Link Solutions is assisting the State of New York Department of Health by recruiting a Business Analyst - Expert. The role involves working with program staff on data analysis, requirements, and workflow processes, and coordinating with vendors and contractors across the project lifecycle.

The position requires extensive experience gathering and documenting business requirements, leading requirements sessions, and producing technical documentation and test artifacts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 84 months of experience as a Business Analyst on software enhancements or new application development projects.
• 84 months of experience analyzing and documenting complex business rules, workflow processes, and re-engineering business processes.
• 84 months of experience leading meetings and facilitating requirements sessions with business/program SMEs, including functional, non-functional, and security requirements.
• 84 months of experience developing and implementing effective communication plans across large multi-disciplinary teams.
• 84 months of experience creating and developing documentation: BRDs, process flows, swim lanes, use cases, UI mockups, user docs, and technical specs.
• 84 months of experience with technical documentation including test plans and test scripts.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work with program staff on data analysis, reporting requirements, and workflow/process mapping.
• Coordinate with vendors, data analysts, and contractors on gap analysis and design.
• Collaborate with staff and developers to perform data extraction and transformation tasks.
• Partner with technical manager to ensure the solution meets program needs.
• Compile reports and activity status as requested by the project manager.
• Operate effectively in a matrixed team, translating business information into project artifacts.
• Prepare and execute a knowledge transfer to stakeholders.
• Adhere to department and division directives, standards and methodologies.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder facilitation

Data analysis

Documentation

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Job description

Agency: Department of Health

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Job Title: Business Analyst - Expert

Task ID: HBITS-08-15104

Position Duration: 30 Months

Client: State of NY

Agency: Department of Health

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Description

Day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to:

• Work with program staff on data analysis, reporting requirements, business / workflow processes, data flows, and system interfaces.
• Coordinate with vendors, data analysts, and contractors on gap analysis and logical design.
• Work with program staff and developers to perform data extraction and transformation tasks.
• Work with technical manager to ensure the team implements the correct software solution and the solution will meet the needs of the program.
• Compile reports and activity status as requested by the project manager.
• Work well in a matrixed team structure, often facilitating multi-disciplinary teams, translating business/program subject matter information into project artifacts.
• Prepare and execute a knowledge transfer.
• Follow department level, and division level directives, best practices, standards, and methodologies, as appropriate or requested.

Mandatory Qualifications

1. 1 84 months experience as a Business Analyst working on software enhancements or new application development project(s) gathering and prioritizing business requirements with users and documenting business requirements. Experience with healthcare data intake, data warehousing, or submitter tracking systems is preferred.
2. 2 84 months experience with analysis and documentation of complex business rules, workflow processes, and re-engineering business processes.
3. 3 84 months experience leading meetings and facilitating requirements sessions with business/program subject matter experts including functional requirements, non-functional requirements, and security requirements. Experience with Java applications is preferred.
4. 4 84 months of experience with developing and implementing effective communication plans and working across large multi-discplinary teams
5. 5 84 months experience with creating and developing documentation: business requirements, business and system process flows, swim lane diagrams, use cases, user interface mockups, user documentation, and technical specifications.
6. 6 84 months of experience with technical documentation including test plan and test scripts.
7. 7 Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited institution.

Required Documentation

• Résumé
• Copy of Candidate Identification

(i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)

• Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications

(i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)

i-Link Solutions requires a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems or a closely related field of study for all positions.

Disclaimer

i-Link Solutions Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We especially invite women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability