Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Short Description:  Strategic Business Analyst skilled at consulting with executive-level stakeholders to define business need or problem.
Complete Description:  Conducts research, performs studies and surveys to obtain data; and analyzes problems to advise on or recommend solutions, utilizing knowledge of theory, principles, or technology of specific discipline or field of specialization.  Analyzes data to determine solution, such as installation of alternate methods and procedures, changes in processing methods and practices, modification of machines or equipment, or redesign of products or services.  Advises client or department heads on alternate methods of solving need or problem, or recommends specific solution.  Requires experience providing consulting services to governmental entities.  May be designated according to field of business and technical specialization.
• Documents, analyzes and proposes process changes or re-engineering approaches based on an understanding of technical problems and solutions as they relate to current and future state business and technical environments• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of team members, including executives, managers, IT professionals, and subject matter experts.Experience in process mapping, group facilitation, data gathering and analysis, and phases of project life cycle (requirements gathering, design, development, deployment, training, and measuring effectiveness.)• Strong ability to work effectively within time constraints, changing priorities, and independently.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Including Intermediate in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio
11 or more years of experience.  These consultants are recognized as top professionals in their chosen field and may be considered "Guru" subject-matter experts in IT Professional Services.  Individuals possess multiple years of experience and are extremely competent and will typically hold advanced education degrees or certifications such as a Microsoft Certified Programmer Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) or Project Manager Professional (PMP).  *These advanced degrees and certifications may substitute, at the sole discretion of the State, for experience at this skill set level, and for this skill set level only.  They have worked on multiple critical projects; have demonstrated the judgment to plan and accomplish goals; perform a variety of complicated tasks, and may lead and direct the work of others. This expert may report directly to Director or CIO level management; a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceDemonstrated experience gathering requirements for an application development projectRequired8YearsExperience working on a project with complex calculationsHighly desired8YearsAbility to parse/manipulate data using tools such as Excel, Access, SQL loader, etc.Required5YearsAbility to interpret customer requirements, lead/participate in data mapping sessions with customer, recommend solutions and document data mapping reqRequired5YearsAbility to map, migrate, test and analyze data for importRequired5YearsAbility to interact with customer to verify business rules and/or clarify data analysisRequired5YearsAnalyze and document business processes and flowsRequired8YearsExperience working with an Agile methodology or some form of iterative developmentHighly desired  Documents, analyzes and proposes process changes or re-engineering approaches based on an understanding of technical problems and solutionsHighly desired  Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of team membersHighly desired  Strong ability to work effectively within time constraints, changing priorities, and independently.Highly desired  Experience in process mapping, group facilitation, data gathering and analysis, and phases of project life cycleHighly desired  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Including Intermediate in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and VisioRequired