Business Analyst

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Business Analyst

We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our team.
The selected candidate will work a hybrid schedule consisting of two (2) days each week onsite in Lansing, MI and three (3) days each week remotely.

Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the Office of Educational Supports (OES) in enhancing and maintaining the Consolidated Application within the Nex Sys platform. This application is critical for distributing federal formula grants to Local Education Agencies.

This role will serve as a strategic liaison between OES, regional field services consultants and managers, internal MDE cross-office teams (including the Office of Systems, Evaluation, and Technology - OSET), the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, and vendor partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting business areas to complete business requirements, perform user acceptance testing, supporting end user documentation and training, with proven leadership experience in cross-functional environments.
Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external consultants.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for field consultants regarding application issues.
  • Communicate issue status, resolutions, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Operational & Technical Liaison
  • Manage and prioritize operational support requests and enhancement tickets in Azure Dev Ops.
  • Collaborate with OSET and vendor teams to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
  • Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
• Leadership & Team Coordination
  • Lead and mentor a team of business analysts.
  • Delegate tasks effectively and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Facilitate and lead requirement-gathering sessions with both business and technical teams.
• Documentation & Knowledge Management
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation on the project SharePoint site.
  • Ensure all process changes and decisions are well-documented and accessible.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 4 + years of proven experience as a business analyst.
• 2 + years of experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership capabilities in cross-functional team environments.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Azure Dev Ops, and Microsoft Office.

*** Please note that any false information on your resume or application could lead to the offer being withdrawn or even termination after hire.***