Business Analyst: Cloud Modernization & PMO Focus (Hybrid)

CAI

New Jersey

Hybrid

USD 76,000 - 83,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

CAI is seeking a Business Analyst to support cloud modernization initiatives and enterprise application implementations within a PMO structure. The role is contract, hybrid in Trenton, NJ, and requires strong systems analysis and cloud modernization experience.

Ideal candidates have SDLC proficiency, UML modeling, BRD/FRD creation, and experience working with PMO-driven teams across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and related tools. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

BA degree from an accredited 4-year institution.
Minimum 5 years’ working experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst.
5 years’ professional experience with SDLC methodology as a Business Analyst.
5 years’ experience interacting with a PMO structure.
7 years’ experience developing business requirements, functional specifications, and user manuals for medium to large projects.
7 years’ experience interviewing users and documenting needs of the client.
7 years’ experience in requirements elicitation, translation to functional design, test planning and user documentation.
5 years’ experience working as a BA on application development projects.
5 years’ experience working as a BA on 4-5 projects simultaneously.
5 years’ experience with UML Modeling under Agile Methodology.
5 years’ experience with BRD/FRD Creation under Waterfall Methodology.
7 years’ experience with Microsoft Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Overtime and occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Translate business requirements into functional, system, interface, and technical specifications.
Analyze system functionality, data flows, business rules, integration requirements, and security considerations.
Develop data mapping and interface requirements.
Analyze system integrations and interface requirements.
Support data migration, system conversion, and integration efforts.
Perform data mapping and business rule validation activities.
Participate in all phases of the DHS Project Development Lifecycle (PDLC).
Participate in solution design discussions with developers, architects, vendors, and business stakeholders.
Review proposed technical solutions to ensure alignment with business requirements.
Assist in defining workflows, system configurations, integrations, and automated processes.
Support cloud modernization initiatives and enterprise application implementations.
Participate in modernization efforts involving Dynamics 365, Leidos IQ, Power Platform, workflow automation, analytics, and cloud-based solutions.
Coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Production Readiness activities.
Ensure delivered solutions meet documented business and system requirements.
Support go-live validation and stabilization efforts.
Evaluate opportunities for process automation and digital transformation.
Support risk identification, issue management, stakeholder communications, and change management activities.
Maintain requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Assist the PMO with continuous process improvement and modernization initiatives.
Identify Stakeholder’s needs, translate requirements, and problem solve with technology using understanding of process and technology to implement solutions that meet client needs and goals.
Have solid understanding of Project Management Office, Project Management, Applications development, Policies, Change Management, IT Systems development and Support planning solutions.
Document current state / future state processes; translate them into quality requirements / specifications.
Evaluate data collected through Interviews, business process analysis, surveys and/or JAD sessions.
Liaise with SME’s, state agencies, departments and teams in defining business processes, application requirements and technical solutions.
Provide suggestions to the project teams during development to meet client needs.
Communicate effectively with Agency Business Clients and IT staff on requirements and solutions.
Document results of analysis and workflows and obtain client sign-offs.
Apply knowledge of business and technology processes to solve complex problems.
Participate in cross-functional projects and deliver/ negotiate processes and applications to customers.
Develop, document and execute test cases and scripts and coordinate UAT with Business Users.
Coordinate with Business and IT teams involved in Testing.
Document and manage Change Requests.
Assist PMO in introducing new tools, templates, policies, and best practices.
Candidates must have excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in teams.