Business Analyst

Local candidates, who reside within 90 miles from Lansing will only be considered.

Candidate must be willing to work in W2/1099 Contracts - Preferred GC/USC.

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) 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 Michigan Local Education Agencies.

• 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.

• 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.