Business Analyst

Data Staff, Inc is seeking a Business Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Jackson, MS

* This position is onsite in Jackson for six weeks during training, then remote work will be available.

• Candidate must have experience serving as primary point of contact for users experiencing help desk-related issues.
• Experience analyst with a background in system diagnosing software problems resolve user inquiries for manual data manipulation. Based on documented incidents in JIRA ticketing system, email or data log spreadsheet to ensure seamless business operations for the Success data conversion project.
• Experience in interacting with the program areas and technical staff regarding business and information technology needs.
• Manage receiving tickets, document, prioritize, and track support requests from phone calls, emails, or chat portals. Experience with escalating issues and identifying complex or recurring problems and escalating them to supervisor/manager for resolution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to handle user frustration and convey clear policy resolutions.
• Critical thinking skills to diagnose root causes and document each incident to be used as the basis for system enhancements
• Applicants must have at least 5 years of experience with an automated system for determining benefits for SNAP, TANF or E&T.
• Preferred but not required:
  Proficiency with JIRA (documented change system), Proficiency with Windows applications and Certified Professional Business Analyst

• 5-7 Years
  - Windows (operating system)

• 3-5 Years
  - Mainframe
• 3-5 Years
  - Data Quality
• 3-5 Years - SQL Server
• 3-5 Years - ADABAS

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
• 401k program available for employees after 6 months.