Senior Business Analyst

Virginia Department of Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Education is recruiting a Senior Business Analyst to lead high-impact education initiatives that support student outcomes, data modernization, and administrative efficiency across the Commonwealth. The role will oversee the full lifecycle of large, complex projects, engage senior stakeholders, and drive data-driven decision-making.

Requires strong experience in systems development, databases, cloud platforms, and project management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of system development methodology including application development, requirements analysis, systems design, programming, systems testing, and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience with relational databases, Linux and Windows OS, web technologies including JAVA, JavaScript, HTML, web server, SQL, PL/SQL.
• Experience evaluating and implementing leading edge IDEs and technologies.
• Experience handling time horizons from immediate remediation to multi-year projects.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure and OCI.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile, waterfall or hybrid project methodologies.
• Familiarity with Virginia education data systems and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of large, complex projects including SIS, digital learning platforms, data modernization, or compliance systems.
• Define and manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources aligned with state strategies.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into documentation.
• Lead process improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing data-driven solutions.
• Provide technical support for production environment issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

System development methodology

Requirements analysis

Systems design

Java

JavaScript

HTML

SQL/PLSQL

Relational databases

Cloud platforms

Agile/Hybrid

Project management

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Project Management/Information Systems

Master's degree

PMP

PRINCE2

CAPM

CBAP/CCBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Trello

Asana

Jira

PowerBI

SQL

PL/SQL

Job description

Title: Senior Business Analyst

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: $110,000-$130,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: Richmond

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a Senior Business Analyst to lead high-impact education initiatives that support student outcomes, data modernization, and administrative efficiency across the Commonwealth.

The Senior Business Analyst will be expected to perform the following job duties:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of large, complex projects, including those involving student information systems (SIS), digital learning platforms, data modernization, or compliance reporting systems.
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource plans while ensuring alignment with state education strategies and policy objectives.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to assess business goals, gather complex requirements, and translate them into clear functional and technical documentation.
• Lead process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, conducting gap analyses, and proposing evidence-based solutions.
• Provide technical support and assistance when issues arise with the production environment.
• Perform other duties related to the accomplishment of unit’s goals and objectives as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in system development methodology including application development, requirements analysis, systems design, computer programming, systems testing, and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience with relational databases, Linux and Windows Operating Systems, WEB based development technologies and methodologies including JAVA, JavaScript, HTML, web server, SQL, PL/SQL.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating, learning, and implementing leading edge integrated development environments and technologies.
• Demonstrated experience handling time horizons ranging from immediate software remediation to multi-year projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure and OCI.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• PMP®, PRINCE2®, or CAPM® certification.
• CBAP®, CCBA®, or other business analysis certification.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile, waterfall or hybrid project methodologies.
• Familiarity with Virginia education data systems such as Virginia Longitudinal Data System (VLDS) or Student Record Collection (SRC).
• Demonstrated experience managing federally or state-funded education projects, grants, or regulatory initiatives.
• Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Suite, SQL. PLSQL, Java, HTML and Javascript, and PowerBI
• Demonstrated experience in technical project management and business analysis practices, including experience leading large-scale projects ,managing multiple stakeholders, the software development lifecycle, developing strategic roadmaps, and data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience with a Relational Database environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, ADO or Jira.
• Strong understanding of education systems, student data platforms, and state/federal reporting requirements.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application.

Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available.

Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]