Senior Business Analyst- Driver P&S

AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

AAMVA is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst to lead the business and technical analysis for its systems and solutions. You will develop specifications, data models, and implementation guides, working with jurisdictions and agencies to translate requirements into design.

The role requires strong documentation, agile experience, and the ability to coordinate pilots, monitor progress, and report to stakeholders. Some travel is expected; a federal public trust clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressive experience in business and systems analysis on large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in writing technical documentation.
• Experience documenting business processes and requirements.
• Experience with RESTful web services, UML and XML is highly desired.
• Experience with agile processes and writing user stories.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently.
• Ability to obtain a moderate risk Federal public trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform business and technical analysis to develop specifications, procedures manuals, and implementation guides for AAMVA systems.
• Develop data models, data flow diagrams, data dictionaries, and other required documents.
• Monitor task progress and produce periodic reports.
• Translate functional requirements into system design specifications with stakeholders.
• Coordinate pilots and provide technical assistance and training.
• Develop statements of work and project definitions.
• Develop impact assessment surveys for member jurisdictions.
• Analyze anticipated costs and impacts of implementing AAMVA systems.
• Evaluate proposals for technical soundness and feasibility.
• Prepare reports to Congress and Federal Agencies.

Skills

Business analysis

Technical writing

Documentation

RESTful web services

UML

XML

Agile

User stories

Communication

Independence

Stakeholder briefing

Federal clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/BA/PA or related field

Job description

Position Summary:

Performs the business and technical analysis required to establish a technology and impact assessment for determining the feasibility of AAMVA systems and solutions. Supports the deployment and implementation of AAMVA systems as well as complex programs and related specifications.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs the business and technical analysis required to develop technical specifications, procedures manuals, and implementation guides necessary for all AAMVA systems and solutions.
• Develops appropriate data models, data flow diagrams, data dictionaries, business and technical processes, message formats, transaction flows, and other documents as required.
• Monitors task completion and produces periodic reports that document the Working Group’s progress.
• Develops recommended courses of action regarding how to proceed with full functional development of AAMVA systems, including business and functional requirements and technological solutions that could be utilized to implement such systems.
• Works with jurisdictions, AAMVA Committees, Federal Agencies, and other stakeholders to translate functional requirements into system design specifications.
• Coordinates, develops and monitors implementation of pilot projects, providing technical assistance, coordination, training and other services.
• Assists with the development of the base statements of work and project definitions that document the project’s background and the Working Group’s mission, goals, guiding principles and work plan.
• Develops impact assessment surveys for AAMVA member jurisdictions.
• Collects and analyzes information on the anticipated costs for efforts and other impacts of implementing AAMVA systems.
• Performs pre- and post- evaluation of pilot projects including cost benefit analysis, specification changes, assessment and estimation of user traffic volumes, and acquisition planning.
• Reviews proposals, evaluating for technical solution soundness, feasibility, resource estimates, constraints, and operational impacts.
• Develops reports to Congress and Federal Agencies documenting the findings related to AAMVA systems efforts.

Direct Reports to this Position:

None

Qualifications

Formal Education:

Four-year degree from accredited college or university with a computer science, business administration, public administration (or other related field), equivalent work experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Minimum 6 years solid, progressive experience in business analysis, systems analysis and design in large-scale projects across multiple organizations
• Proficiency in writing technical documentation
• Experience in documenting business processes and requirements
• Experience with RESTful web services, UML and XML is highly desired
• Experience with agile processes for software development is highly desired
• Experience with writing user stories in agile projects is highly desired
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
• Must be able to work independently and as an effective team member
• Development and presentation of briefings to stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality customer deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to capture customer requirements and develop a concept of operations based on customer's needs
• Able to obtain a moderate risk Federal public trust clearance. The public trust clearance process authorizes the Federal government to perform background investigation for identifying negative criminal, medical, and financial findings. It should be understood that if an offer for employment is accepted that continued employment in the position is contingent upon obtaining the clearance.

Disclaimer Statemen t:

The preceding job description has been written to reflect management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Some travel required.

Salary Range: $114,134 To $172,985 Annually

The expected hiring range for this position has been provided. Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, specific skill sets, and geographic work location.

AAMVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer—M/F/D/V