Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.comShort Description: The Functional Business Analyst will conduct business analysis, requirements analysis and validation, requirements gathering, user communications and have a role in the future design, acquisition, configuration, and implementation of software solutions.
Complete Description: The Functional Business Analyst will conduct business analysis, requirements analysis and validation, requirements gathering, user communications and have a role in the future design, acquisition, configuration, and implementation of software solutions.
The BA will be in primarily a functional role versus technical but must be comfortable with technology and working with technical teams.
EXPERIENCE
9+ years’ Business Analysis experience.
EDUCATION
4-year college degree or equivalent technical study. Preference in Healthcare, Education, Information Systems, Computer Programming or other similar field.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review, analyze and document business practices and requirements related to existing or proposed information systems in clear and concise language.
• Review and document business rules that must be incorporated into the proposed system.
• Document business practices by reviewing agency and program goals and objectives, work-flow, data input and output, data content and any external considerations.
• Research and gather Business Requirements via requirements gathering (JAD) sessions, interviews, surveys and reviewing current documentation.
• Create documentation describing business flow and function using flow charts and data/process models describing these business functions.
• Where needed, develop data test protocols, including test plans, test conditions and validation testing. Test systems functionality and document test results. As appropriate, conduct or assist with User Acceptance Testing.
• Perform preliminary analysis about costs, benefits, risks and feasibility of design and implementation of proposed systems.
• For vendor supplied solutions, assist with the coordination and delivery of training to DHS IT staff.
• Evaluate implementation strategies and document issues requiring resolution after a technology system has been implemented (post Implementation resolution).
• Coordinate and record stakeholder meetings regarding system planning, Implementation or issue resolution.
• Escalate any project related issues or potential impediments to a project’s schedule or deliverable
• Preparing and providing organization wide communications e.g. meeting agendas, meeting minutes, etc.
Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
Business analysis including as-is and to-be system functionality and analysis | Required | 7 | Years |
Business case documentation, including use case documentation including the documentation of business flow using UML tools or related methodologies | Required | 7 | Years |
Prior experience developing systems via a structured SDLC methodology | Required | 7 | Years |
Ability to analyze and document complex business processes and propose redesigns or areas for improvement | Required | 7 | Years |
Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and information | Required | 7 | Years |
Prior roles that require the understanding of business/process issues and requires problem solving abilities | Required | 7 | Years |
Solid experience preparing accurate and detailed Requirements documents, and Functional Specification documents | Required | 7 | Years |
Prior professional experience developing cases and scripts for UAT testing | Required | 7 | Years |
Prior experience facilitating JAD Sessions | Required | 7 | Years |
Excellent communication skills (verbal and writing) for conducting meetings and written communication | Required |
Advanced skills in MS Office (including MS Project) | Required | 7 | Years |
Prior proven experience requiring negotiation and persuasion skills | Required | 7 | Years |
Prior experience and Comfort giving Executive level presentations | Required | 5 | Years |
Strong skills in SharePoint | Required | 5 | Years |
Experience working in a PMO office and their Tools, templates, best practices | Highly desired | 3 | Years |
Solid understanding of infrastructure and comfortable leading technical discussions | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
