IA-DOM-DOIT-BA6-Business Analyst
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Job Description
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) providesadaptable, secure, and cost-effective technology services and solutions for theDepartment of Management [DOM] and its Partners. We manage all HHS IT assets,projects, and resources, as well as provide technology and expertise to supportIowa s citizens and families. DOM DoIT does this by consistently delivering toptier performance and value to citizens as a trusted partner and serviceprovider.
DoIT is committed to the pursuit of creative and innovativesolutions that enable our agency to help Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable,and self-sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide. Westrive for an IT culture that identifies the newest, most effective solutionsthrough discovery, open discussion and collaboration. We have fun together,care about each other, and take pride in the solutions we provide. We believein continuously optimizing our processes, refining our solutions, and improvingourselves for the benefit of the Iowans we serve.
This request is for two (2) Business Analysts (BA6) roles to be involved withmultiple projects, primarily for Health and Human Services, though that willexpand to other departments as needed. The current need is for coverage in theHHS EDBI group [Data Warehouse] working with Elias reports, Iowa MedicaidEnterprise, and other areas with new projects currently in the pipeline.
Responsibilities of the Business Analyst role include butare not limited to:
Working directly with business leaderships,SME s, and technical partners on system-aligned teams, to gather and documentrequirements for various Iowa applications and systems.
Creating, presenting and maintaining userstories, acceptance criteria, and design documents in HHS defined systems to beused by team members at all levels.
Directly responsible for documenting, tracing,maintaining, prioritizing, and assessing changes to business practices,workflows, and associated system processes.
May act in the role of project manager / qualityassurance analyst for smaller efforts.
Conducting research to query data, analyzeproblems, and determine solutions, such as the installation of alternatemethods and procedures, implementing changes in processing methods, or theredesign of products or services.
Consistently updating project information,statuses, risks, issues, and timelines for reporting purposes.
Working within an agile methodology frameworkwith a focus on delivering value while adjusting rapidly to produce the mosteffective outcome.
May be called upon to participate in databaseand forms analysis
A successful candidate for this role is expected to possess the followingskills and experience:
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writtencommunication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of teammembers, including executives, managers, IT professionals, and subject matterexperts.
Experience in process mapping, groupfacilitation, data gathering and analysis, and all phases of a project lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, documentation,training, and measuring effectiveness.)
Experience delivering software as part of anAgile delivery team.
Strong ability to work effectively andautonomously against deadlines and potential priority shifts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite includingExcel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
Experience with requirement gathering softwaresuch as Azure DevOps, TFS, Jira, or RTC
Ability to analyze business strategies and userneeds, document specifications, and translate business objectives into propersystem requirements and specifications.
Guide stakeholders through business casedevelopment for new applications/functionality, including cost benefitanalysis, risks and issues, and impact analysis.
Ability to recognize value through benefitrealization, avoidance of cost, new opportunities, and organizationalmodernization.
Experience with continuous process improvementvia underlying technologies and system support.
Strong ability to break down complex conceptsinto smaller, simply defined tasks, while maintaining a focus on end-to-endbusiness processes.
Work closely with other Business Units toidentify and deliver Enterprise value.
Skilled at consulting with executive-levelstakeholders to define business needs or problems.
Experience providing consulting services togovernmental entities is a plus.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Experience working on large, complex IT systems (8years)
Experience eliciting requirements, writing userstories and design documents, defining acceptance criteria, testing outcomes,and facilitating communication between business stakeholders, developers, andproject teams. (8 years)
Experience with SDLC procedures and systemdevelopment methodologies. (8 years)
Experience managing stakeholder expectations andpriorities. (8 years)
Experience working within a project governancestructure (methodology, required templates, and reporting). (8 years)
Excellent task management skills. Ability tobalance and manage multiple tasks, with changing priorities, in across-functional environment. (8 years)
Ability to prioritize and manage multipleprojects, and project activities, simultaneously, while meeting establisheddeadlines. (8 years)
Experience with Microsoft development platformsand software. (8 years)
Experience in an Agile environment. (6 years)
Experience with Application Lifecycle Management[ALM] tools; Microsoft s Team Foundation Server (TFS), Visual Studio TeamServices (VSTS), Azure DevOps (ADO), Atlassian s Jira, IBM s Rational TeamSuite (RTC). (5 years)
Working experience with Microsoft SQL ServerManagement Studio or other relational database software. (5 years)
Familiarity with advanced information managementpractices, data modeling standards, and/or architecture design and analysis. (3years)
Bachelor s degree in management informationsystems, Business, or related field, and/or relevant experience (8 years)
Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceExperience working on large, complex IT systems Required8YearsExperience eliciting requirements, writing user stories and design documents, defining acceptance criteria, testing outcomes, and facilitating communiRequired0between business stakeholders, developers, and project teams. Required8YearsExperience with SDLC procedures and system development methodologies. Required8YearsExperience managing stakeholder expectations and priorities. Required8YearsExperience working within a project governance structure (methodology, required templates, and reporting).Required8YearsExcellent task management skills. Ability to balance and manage multiple tasks, with changing priorities, in a cross-functional environment. Required8YearsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projects, and project activities, simultaneously,while meeting established deadlines. Required8YearsExperience with Microsoft development platforms and software. Required8YearsExperience in an Agile environment. Required6YearsExperience with Application Lifecycle Management [ALM] tools; Microsoft s Team Foundation Server (TFS), Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS), Required5Years Azure DevOps (ADO), Atlassian s Jira, IBM s Rational Team Suite (RTC).Required5YearsWorking experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or other relational database software. Required5YearsFamiliarity with advanced information management practices, data modeling standards, and/or architecture design and analysis. Required3YearsBachelor s degree in Management Information Systems, Business, or related field, and/or relevant experience Highly desired8Years
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI Management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that a resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if she or he does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?Question2The Contractor must report any disciplinary action, misdemeanor, or felony convictions to the State for any temporary IT staff provided. Do you agree to this requirement?Question3What is your candidate's email address?Question4Have you completed and submitted the Right to Represent form, making sure to do so exactly as instructed? The form is located at https://www.cai.io/media/documents/msp/ia/ia_e-rtr_template.doc.Question5The hourly Vendor Rate for this position is -. Do you agree to this requirement?Question6PROVIDE CANDIDIDATES CURRENT LOCATION (CITY/STATE) HERE: Question7SHOW YOUR WORK - In the summary of qualifications field under the details tab of the candidate's profile, you should explain why your candidate is the best fit for this position. Please confirm that you have thoroughly validated and attested to the accuracy of the credentials listed throughout this candidate's VectorVMS profile and resume according to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm? Candidates will get rejected if an agency cuts and pastes the candidates' resumes into this field [REQUIRED] Question8Use of AI is Strictly Prohibited: Please be advised that the use of AI-generated responses during screenings and interviews is strictly prohibited. Confirm that your candidate has been informed of this policy and agrees to adhere to it. Non-compliance will result in disqualification from the interview process. Question9Background Check Requirements: DOM contractor personnel are required to undergo additional background check investigations (run by DOM) before starting, requiring the completion of several waiver forms & fingerprint processes. The selected candidate will be responsible for completing all the necessary waiver forms, scheduling and completing the fingerprinting process, and returning all completed items to DOM for processing. This is in addition to the National Criminal and Sex Offender check that the vendor Question10PROVIDE CANDIDATES FULL PHYSICAL ADDRESS where DOM DoIT Background Check form and Fingerprint cards are to be mailed [REQUIRED] Question11INTERVIEW DATES: Interviews will be conducted on [November 5, 6, 7, 8] Only submit candidates available for interviews on the date(s) provided.
