Epicareer Might not Working Properly
Learn More

Business Analyst 5

Salary undisclosed

Apply on


Original
Simplified
This is a Hybrid role in Lansing, MI looking for candiate who can work on Hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite from day 1 - Tuesday and Wednesday. This could change.

Local and non-local candidates may apply. Candidate MUST be willing to relocate at the candidate's expense.

Interview will be held In-person.

Business Analyst 5

Client is looking for a Business Analyst 5 to provide excellent customer service

supporting both project and work request needs. This person will have the opportunity to join in-flight

projects focused on implementing new IT solutions to provide increased efficiencies and public support.

These IT solutions leverage current technologies and include working with subject matter experts,

vendors, and the public. Key responsibilities include being the liaison between client and the project

stakeholders, as well as providing expert facilitation and elicitation to help develop strategy and

requirements for future enhancements and related work projects. In addition, as part of the overall

support for Agency Partners, this person will be a critical member of the client's Agency Services Business

Analyst team, participating in various related work requests and contributing to the operational

activities of the BA team. The ideal candidate will possess client's process experience; strong

facilitator experience for requirements elicitation; experience with gap fit analysis and requirements

refinement for an inflight project.

Customer service and being a champion to ease Agency compliance with client's policies and practices

are key performance expectations for this person. They must be able to quickly gain a working

understanding of applicable constraints and enablers and help Agency Partners navigate those for the

success for their projects and work requests. A common day would include attendance in various

standing meetings for each of the projects, as well as those that include the BA team – being able to

confidently speak to current activities in each, listening to understand needs, and helping to provide

input that assists in meeting the objectives of the respective meetings. In addition, related work will

include preparing for and facilitating discussions with stakeholders to complete analysis and drive to

consensus for requirements and priorities. Session outcomes will be captured in notes, specification

documents and/or user stories.

Client's welcomes candidates that are self-directed, well organized, confident in their

ability to build relationships, quick to come up to speed on new assignments, and able to be flexible and

adaptable to changing needs and/or direction.

At the discretion of the resource manager, this position may include remote work, but the candidate

should plan to be available to report to a Lansing, MI job location in accordance with client's on-site work

schedule (currently, 2 days a week).

Business Analyst Position General Description

  • Facilitation of requirements elicitation meetings; experience with gap fit analysis and

requirements refinement.

  • Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to

parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and

identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more

effective. Familiar with industry standards (including Legacy, Core, and Emerging technologies),

business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and

financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user

needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.

  • Prepare and document Functional and Technical Specifications for reporting and data

warehouse work. Assist with business warehouse/intelligence support and enhancements.

Develops RFPs. Assist in deployment and management of end-user reporting tools and

platforms. Work with IT and business project teams to understand reporting and data

warehousing requirements and propose solutions. Document and provide knowledge transfer to

the rest of the Enterprise Reporting Team for all solutions.

  • Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to

parallel overall business strategies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and

procedures within a particular field. Familiar with relational database concepts, and client-server

concepts. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a

variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a project manager.

A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Specific Position Experience Required

  • Minimum of 7 years conducting business process review and requirements elicitation and

documentation

  • Minimum of 5 years developing and/or managing user stories on Agile development project(s)
  • Minimum of 2 years working directly with senior management in facilitating discussions to

determine strategy, develop road maps and/or gain consensus to resolve opposing positions

  • Minimum of 2 years supporting the development of or compliance to statement of work and/or

other work agreements/contracts

  • Minimum of 2 years working on projects developing/implementing IT solutions for public use
  • Minimum of 1 year working on IT infrastructure projects
  • Minimum of 1 year working with programs governed by state and/or federal regulations