Business Analyst

Lansing, United States | Posted on 01/03/2026

• · 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.
• · Ability to organize and develop test plans and test cases, working with business subject matter experts.
• · Prior State government experience is a plus.
• · Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in thisrole.

This position serves as the senior IT Business Analyst forMDOC’s mission critical applications. Collaborates with MDOC clients and DTMBprofessionals to develop requirements, analyze data in support of projects,make recommendations for process and business flows, and develop consensus onboth 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 tovendors, and an IT system owner representing the agency for impact and strategic planning. Engage with the MDOC in establishing and fulfilling the Agencies strategic goals and objectives through exemplary delivery of IT Services. Inform and escape issues and risks in a timely manner. Participate in DTMB or statewide IT initiatives as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

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

• · Bachelor'sdegree 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.