Functional Business Analyst; Financial Systems in Washington

Position Overview

Title: Business Analyst - Journeyman

Location: Washington, DC / Hybrid

Employment Type: Contract w2/1099/C2C

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience

Required Experience: 10 years

• Develop and maintain an understanding of key business processes and policies for the business units, assisting with process improvements.
• Assist in the resolution of system issues to allow for timely processing of business transactions.
• Track current software trends and provide recommendations for upgrading or replacing production systems.
• Gather requirements for new or existing systems; participate as a consultant on software evaluation; serve as an analyst on the system implementation team, assisting in fit/gap analysis, system configuration, and establishing the requirements traceability matrix (RTM).
• Create test cases to ensure all requirements are tested prior to go‑live.
• Work with stakeholders, business subject matter experts, and other members of the implementation team to confirm that the system meets the needs of the District.
• Document interface control documents (ICD) needed to define interfaces into and out of the new system, as appropriate.
• Assist in documenting all re‑engineered business processes modified during the implementation process.
• Identify and document the IT roles and responsibilities for maintaining the new system once implemented.
• Provide input into project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Assist in the development of project proposals, related financial planning, and development of a business case, including performing cost‑benefit analysis.
• Attend required training and perform all routine administrative responsibilities expected.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Business Analysis within financial/accounting applications.
• Practical application ability with Microsoft Office, Project, and Visio.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Mathematics, Finance, or Accounting.