System Analyst

System Analyst

This position functions as part of an Agile team with a heavy understanding and usage of the Azure Dev Ops tool as part of the required skillset. The System Analyst 3 is responsible for gathering, documenting, and testing clear, unambiguous business requirements from the client. Understanding the business requirements thoroughly in order to communicate business needs and system functionality to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, project team members, and the user community.

The System Analyst serves as the Scrum Master on projects and coordinates with the PMO’s Project Manager for artifacts and documentation needed on State of Michigan projects.

System Analyst, Lansing, MI, US

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Develop process flows, use cases, and user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications for development teams.
• Create test plans, test scenarios, and detailed test cases based on requirements.
• Execute functional, integration, and regression testing; log and track defects.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and coordinate with business partners.
• Validate that delivered solutions meet documented requirements and quality standards.
• Collaborate with developers, project managers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Assist with system demonstrations, training materials, and production validation.
• Ensure documentation remains accurate and updated throughout the project lifecycle.

• Experience as a Business Analyst (3+ years) – candidates must have both BA and QA experience.
• Experience as a Quality Assurance Analyst (3+ years) – candidates must have both BA and QA experience.
• Azure Dev Ops Knowledge – or similar tool like JIRA (comfortable with creating epics, features, user stories for projects as well as moving cards through project lifecycle) (3+ years)
• Understanding of BA, QA, DEV roles and responsibilities.
• Experience with as‑is/to‑be processes and content creation (3+ years)
• Experience with creating product roadmap (3+ years)
• Familiarity with Project Management Methodologies/Agile (3+ years)
• Adept with using BA tools (e.g., FIGMA, Visio) (3+ years)

• Long‑Term Stability:
  Join us on a multi‑year opportunity with room to grow.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
• Future Planning:
  Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
• GC Assistance:
  We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.