Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Short Description:  The Functional Business Analyst will conduct business analysis, requirements analysis and validation, requirements gathering, user communications and have a role in the future design, acquisition, configuration, and implementation of software solutions. 
Complete Description:  The Functional Business Analyst will conduct business analysis, requirements analysis and validation, requirements gathering, user communications and have a role in the future design, acquisition, configuration, and implementation of software solutions.  
The BA will be in primarily a functional role versus technical but must be comfortable with technology and working with technical teams.  
EXPERIENCE9+ years’ Business Analysis experience. 
EDUCATION4-year college degree or equivalent technical study. Preference in Healthcare, Education, Information Systems, Computer Programming or other similar field.
RESPONSIBILITIES • Review, analyze and document business practices and requirements related to existing or proposed information systems in clear and concise language. • Review and document business rules that must be incorporated into the proposed system. • Document business practices by reviewing agency and program goals and objectives, work-flow, data input and output, data content and any external considerations. • Research and gather Business Requirements via requirements gathering (JAD) sessions, interviews, surveys and reviewing current documentation. • Create documentation describing business flow and function using flow charts and data/process models describing these business functions. • Where needed, develop data test protocols, including test plans, test conditions and validation testing.  Test systems functionality and document test results. As appropriate, conduct or assist with User Acceptance Testing.• Perform preliminary analysis about costs, benefits, risks and feasibility of design and implementation of proposed systems. • For vendor supplied solutions, assist with the coordination and delivery of training to DHS IT staff. • Evaluate implementation strategies and document issues requiring resolution after a technology system has been implemented (post Implementation resolution). • Coordinate and record stakeholder meetings regarding system planning, Implementation or issue resolution. • Escalate any project related issues or potential impediments to a project’s schedule or deliverable• Preparing and providing organization wide communications e.g. meeting agendas, meeting minutes, etc. 

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceBusiness analysis including as-is and to-be system functionality and analysisRequired7YearsBusiness case documentation, including use case documentation including the documentation of business flow using UML tools or related methodologiesRequired7YearsPrior experience developing systems via a structured SDLC methodologyRequired7YearsAbility to analyze and document complex business processes and propose redesigns or areas for improvementRequired7YearsAbility to gather and interpret relevant data and informationRequired7YearsPrior roles that require the understanding of business/process issues and requires problem solving abilitiesRequired7YearsSolid experience preparing accurate and detailed Requirements documents, and Functional Specification documentsRequired7YearsPrior professional experience developing cases and scripts for UAT testingRequired7YearsPrior experience facilitating JAD SessionsRequired7YearsExcellent communication skills (verbal and writing) for conducting meetings and written communicationRequired  Advanced skills in MS Office (including MS Project)Required7YearsPrior proven experience requiring negotiation and persuasion skillsRequired7YearsPrior experience and Comfort giving Executive level presentationsRequired5YearsStrong skills in SharePointRequired5YearsExperience working in a PMO office and their Tools, templates, best practicesHighly desired3YearsSolid understanding of infrastructure and comfortable leading technical discussionsHighly desired5Years