Short Description:
Business Analyst with 5+ years experience.
Complete Description:
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
? Understand the Client’s business requirements and business process flows and then translate them into comprehensive, accurate and quality software requirements/specifications
? Collect and analyze the project’s business requirements and transfer that knowledge to the Systems Development team
? Evaluate data collected through Interviews, business process analysis, surveys and or JAD (Joint Application Development) sessions
? Provide suggestions to the Application Development team during the development stage of the software to ensure the Client’s business needs are met
? Prepare accurate and detailed Requirements documents, User interface guides, and functional Specification documents
? Communicate effectively with DHS Business Clients and IT staff on functional requirements like Business Rules, Screen layouts, data mapping analysis, system interfaces and GUI designs
? Document the acquired results of the analysis and workflows as well as obtain sign-off from the appropriate client
? Translate the Business Requirements into System Specifications, documenting data/table requirements, screen layouts, report format and contents, system functional capabilities, etc.
? Escalate any Project related issues or potential impediments to a Project’s schedule or deliverable
? Develop, document and execute test cases and scripts and coordinate UAT Testing with the Business Users
? Coordinate with the Business and IT teams who are involved in the Testing process and are responsible for validating test results and or follow up on any outstanding testing issues
? Document and manage any Change Requests related to the working Project
? Assist the PMO office in the introduction of any new software or technology tools, Templates, Policies, Procedures, and or best practices
? Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and keeping abreast of state of the art practices
? Performs any other duties as assigned by Management
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
? Familiar with developing systems via a structured SDLC methodology
? Excellent communication skills (verbal and writing) for conducting interviews, running JAD Facilitation sessions, and conducting team meetings
? Experienced writing Test Scripts, conducting Test runs and coordinating UAT testing with Business Users
? Advanced skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio
? Ability to document and analyze complex business processes and propose redesigns or areas for improvement
? Familiar with working in a PMO office and their Tools, templates, best practices
? Ability to make effective decisions under pressure
? Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and information
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
? Excellent communication skills verbal and written
? Excellent analytical skills for presenting business and or technical solutions
? Quickly understands business/process issues and is a good problem solver
? Strong inter-personal skills and is a Team player
? Creates enthusiasm among Team members
? Manages Client expectations effectively
? Possesses solid negotiation and persuasion skills
? Comfortable giving Executive level presentations
EDUCATION
? BA degree from an accredited 4 year institution
? MBA degree preferred
? Minimum of 5 years Business Experience as a Business Analyst, Process Analyst or Business Systems Analyst
Skills:
Prior experience functioning as a business analyst supporting application development efforts
Required 5 Years
Prior experience working with Structured Methodologies (Waterfall, etc)
Required 5 Years
Develop cases and scripts for UAT testing
Required 3 Years
Prior experience facilitating JAD Sessions
Required 3 Years
Solid experience preparing accurate and detailed Requirements documents, and functional Specification documents
Required 5 Years
Familiarity with ASP.NET, SQL Server or Visual Studio 2010
Highly desired
Experience working in a PMO office and their Tools, templates, best practices
Desired
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Required