Sr. Business Systems Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Systems Analyst in a hybrid role in Sacramento, CA, to support large-scale IT initiatives for a government client. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in systems analysis, application support, and project delivery in complex environments. Familiarity with California public sector processes, including the Department of Technology's Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL), is highly preferred.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of five (5) years of experience applying analytical processes on IT projects valued at $2 million or more, including at least three (3) years in business systems analysis and design. At least three (3) years of progressively complex experience (including two (2) years in lead capacity) performing:
Application triage and troubleshooting Business requirements elicitation and documentation Project management tasks Two (2) or more years of recent experience as a business analyst, involving one or more of the following:
Documentation development Application requirements analysis Business process analysis or re-engineering Application testing or user training Three (3) or more years of experience using requirements management tools, such as JIRA. Three (3) or more years of experience analyzing legislative mandates or regulatory changes and determining impacts on system requirements. Two (2) or more years of experience working with the California Department of Technology's Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) process, particularly in Stages 3 and 4, including preparing required documentation and artifacts.

Education:

Masters & bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university, or equivalent qualifying experience (9 years total if no degree).