Sr. Business Analyst

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Client Name Michigan Department of Corrections (DOC)

Requisition 152844

Location Lansing, MI (Hybrid)

Duration 1+ years

Due Date 01/06/2025

C2C Possible $62 to $68 C2C. Rate depends on experience

Interview Method MS Teams Video

NOTE:
Local candidates only. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED. Candidates must be local to Michigan at time of submission. Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week (Wednesdays are mandatory to be onsite. The other onsite day can be flexible). This position may involve commuting between offices located in the greater-Lansing area and possibly statewide for short periods of time and will require reliable personal transportation.

Must be available for an In-Person interview.We can accept H1b, H4, TN and other valid work visas for IT. However we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

Our client is looking for a Sr. Business Analyst. This position serves as the senior IT Business Analyst for mission critical applications.

Tasks

• Collaborate with clients and professionals to develop requirements, analyze data in support of projects, make recommendations for process and business flows, and develop consensus on both business and system requirements.
• This position will take on a leading role in completing the activities associated with Request for Proposals (RFP), estimating costs to complete projects, establishing action plans, completing impact analysis, and implementing test strategies.
• Serves as a liaison to vendors, and an IT system owner representing the agency for impact and strategic planning.
• Engage with the client in establishing and fulfilling the Agencies strategic goals and objectives through exemplary delivery of IT Services.
• Inform and elevate issues and risks in a timely manner. Participate in statewide IT initiatives as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to organize and develop test plans and test cases working with business subject matter experts.
• Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and presentations.
• Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and Visio.
• Ability to draft requirements for Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of IT solutions and services.
• Ability to perform project level analysis and produce project analysis documentations such as swim lanes, sequence diagrams, use cases, etc.
• Ability to work on complex business problems, analyzing and evaluating current business methods and procedures for improvements.
• Ability to direct and organize requirement capture activities; to establish project goals and objectives that support the strategic plans.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, exercise sound judgment, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and enterprise technology management
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with cross-departmental and inter-agency teams; including effective communication skills with technical and non-technical groups.

• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modeling
• Experience in the estimation, planning and forecasting of projects.
• Experience in documenting and gathering business, functional or technical requirements for software projects.
• Knowledge of IT project planning, development, and implementation with the ability to apply that knowledge to the development of requirements and RFP narrative
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and related methodologies e.g., Agile, CMMI, or other industry standard.
• Knowledge of application development environments and related tools.
• Bachelor's degree desired. Should be a degree in or related to: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communication, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.