Information Technology Business Analyst

Creed Staffing; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,768 - 81,278; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency seeks a Business Analyst 5 in Lansing, MI for contract work. This mid-senior level position requires strong analysis and project planning skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with clients, developing requirements for IT services, and effectively communicating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in computer science or a related field and possess knowledge of business analysis methodologies. The role involves a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence two days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience documenting and gathering business and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate with vendors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior IT Business Analyst for critical applications.
• Collaborate with clients to develop requirements and analyze data.
• Participate in DTMB or statewide IT initiatives.
• Liaise with vendors and IT system owners.

Skills

Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modeling

Experience in the estimation planning and forecasting of projects

Ability to organize and develop test plans and test cases

Clear and concise written and verbal communication

Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Business Analyst 5

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Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $59.00/hr

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Required Only Locals & Reference Requirement: All candidates should include 3 professional references with their submission (including the reference name, position, phone number and email address).

Business Analyst 5 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. Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role.

Interview Process

In-person.

Candidates must be available for an in-person interview.

Duration

1 year with possible extension.

Hybrid / Onsite Requirements

Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1 two days a week (Wednesdays are mandatory to be onsite. The other onsite day can be flexible). Local candidates only. Candidates must be local to Michigan at time of submission.

Job Description

• This position serves as the senior IT Business Analyst for Client’s mission critical applications.
• Collaborates with client and DTMB professionals to develop requirements, analyze data in support of projects, make recommendations for process and business flows, and develop consensus on both business and system requirements.
• This position will take on a leading role in completing the activities associated with Request for Proposals (RFP), estimating costs to complete projects, establishing action plans, completing impact analysis, and implementing test strategies.
• Serves as a liaison to vendors, and an IT system owner representing the agency for impact and strategic planning.
• Engage with the client in establishing and fulfilling the Agencies strategic goals and objectives through exemplary delivery of IT Services.
• Inform and elevate issues and risks in a timely manner.
• Participate in DTMB or statewide IT initiatives as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 Client 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

• 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media