Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Short Description:  Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective.
Complete Description:  The Business Analyst/Consultant Senior serves as the communication bridge between non-technical business users and technical solution developers. The Business Analyst/Consultant has a depth of knowledge in business analysis processes including knowledge of facilitation, methodology, tools, and techniques. The Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing the raw data gathered by the project team, applying the appropriate tools and techniques to create meaningful results. This individual is an active participant in aspects of department assessment, visioning, and reengineering. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks, such as identify and document business requirements. May lead and direct the work of others. May report directly to a project lead or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

H. Skills Required
Position Requires:a. Strong analytical and problem solving skillsb. Detail oriented and able to quickly absorb and apply key aspects of the projectc. Able to function effectively in a fast paced work environmente. Able to handle multiple prioritiesf. Able to deliver against deadlines with reasonable accuracyg. Good interpersonal skills; ability to work independently as well as part of a teamh. Excellent verbal and written communication skills  i. Able to effectively deal successfully with a large variety of management personnel and usersj. Capability of giving attention to detail while still understanding and dealing with the global aspects of the project

I. Skills Preferred
Position Requires:k. Ability to work independently in order to obtain project goals and objectives



J. Experience Required
The Business Analyst/Consultant Senior must have the following experience, skills and expertise:
l. Bachelor’s degree in area of specialty and 12 years of experience in the field or in a related area.m. Documented experience in facilitating requirements gathering sessions for systems implementations.n. Documented experience in performing requirements gathering sessions for systems implementations.o. Documented experience creating technical roadmaps to develop and implement a complex system rewrite in a phased approach.p. Exceptional experience in verbal and written communication with clients and technical staff in English.

K. Experience Preferred
The Business Analyst/Consultant Senior must have the following experience, skills and expertise:
q. Experience working with TFS or similar source control productr. Documented experience in the development of Test Cases s. Experience in Agile and Iterative development

L. Education Required
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences
M. Education Preferred
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences
N. Additional Information
N/A
O. DTMB and MDOC technical environment for the work
Database Server Hardware and SoftwareServer:  SUN Fire E25KOperating System:  Sun Solaris 10.2 (UNIX)Database:  Sybase ASE 15.0.3, SQL Server 2008, 2012
NetworkProtocol configurations include TCP/IP using Windows 2008 and Windows 2012 servers.
Desktop WorkstationsPCs using Windows 7 and Windows 10
LocationsApproximately 10,000 workstations distributed at approximately 200 locations across Michigan.
Development ToolsPowerBuilder 9Sybase SQL Stored ProceduresBusiness Intelligence SoftwareCrystal Reports.NETMicrosoft Dynamics CRM
BrowserInternet Explorer 6.0 and 8.0


P. Description of the requested work, including deliverables and knowledge transfer
The scope-of–work is to serve as Business Analyst/Consultant for the MDOC projects in particular; the scope-of-work includes the following:
a. Track and Trace deliverables, route for review as needed and tabulate feedbackb. Connect data mapping pieces to produce end to end conversion schematicc. Facilitate requirements meetingsd. Provide methodologies and tracking for Test Casese. Post documents to SharePointf. Conduct research to identify detailed requirements pertaining to interfaces and other key aspects of the project.  g. Assist in the creation of presentation materialsh. Other duties as required

Q. Any specific regulations, requirements or expertise applicable, including specific background/security checks required.
Criminal background check

R. Reports required
N/A
S. Location where the work is to be performed
Lansing, MI
T. Hours 
8am – 5pm M-F, (1984 per year)
U. State’s contract/project manager for the work [who does the Contractor report to] 
MDOC Project Lead and/or MDOC Customer Services Section manager
V. Candidates will be evaluated on the following criteria: (Skills, Education and Certification).  Up to 10 criteria can be selected and points assigned.

Business Analyst/Consultant SeniorBusiness Analyst/Consultant capabilities with 8 or more years of experience in the field or in a related area. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. Report directly to the OMS project manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

•Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard (including Legacy, Core, and Emerging technologies), business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.•Prepare and document Functional and Technical Specifications for reporting and data warehouse work. Assist with business warehouse/intelligence support and enhancements. Develops RFPs. Assist in deployment and management of end-user reporting tools and platforms. Work with IT and business project teams to understand reporting and data warehousing requirements and propose solutions. Document and provide knowledge transfer to the rest of the Enterprise Reporting Team for all solutions.•Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Familiar with relational database concepts, and client-server concepts. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a project manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceBachelors Degree in Computer Science or Info SystemsDesired  Application Software DesignRequired8YearsSQL (T/SQL or PL/SQL)Desired5YearsRequirements GatheringRequired12YearsBusiness Analyst ExperienceRequired12YearsExceptional Verbal, Written and Presentation SkillsRequired