Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Short Description:  Full-time resource at 40 hours a week to Assist DMVA Implementation Lead (AIL) in implementation of the Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Application (SIGMA). Resource may be extended for an additional if desired by the Agency. 
Complete Description:  Resource will be responsible for: 
Evaluate existing policies and procedures as they relate to DMVA.  Evaluate needs and feasibility according to proposed SIGMA implementation and make recommendations.Collect and maintain data necessary to project implementation.Participate in agency systems, interfaces and conversions design, development and testing.Agency mapping and configuration.Design scenarios to test department’s proposed Chart of Accounts and use of new modules.Participate in User Acceptance Testing.Data preparation for cleanup, mock conversion and conversion.Coordinate with AIL to prepare crosswalks, coding reduction tools and training aids to ease transition.Agency Implementation Plan development, maintenance and reporting.Ensure deadlines are adhered to.Agency forms design and development.Agency reports design and development.Map security and workflow.Agency Implementation Lead assistance and meeting participation.Organizational Change Management.Agency training coordination and logistics (Lansing, Grand Rapids and Marquette) – includes participation and training othersMonitor and mitigate risk during implementation project.

Years of Experience:1 to 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Job Description:Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
•Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.•Studies existing information processing systems to evaluate effectiveness and develops new systems to improve production or specifications as required. Prepares specifications to detail operations to be performed by equipment and computer programs and operations to be performed by personnel in system. Conducts studies pertaining to development of new information systems to meet current and projected needs. Plans and prepares technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals as documentation of program development. Upgrades system and corrects errors to maintain system after implementation. May assist computer programmer in resolution of work problems related to project specifications, or programming. May direct and coordinate work of others to develop, test, install, and modify programs.•Provides technical assistance and support for applications and hardware problems and for information sharing with external entities in a customer service environment. Provides field coordination and planning for the effective use of management information systems. Determines operational, technical, and support requirements for the location, installation, operation, and maintenance of various office equipment and systems. Prepares charts, diagrams, tables, and flowcharts. Details input and output record formats for computer programs. Assists in formulating logical descriptions of problems and devising optimum solutions. Assists in the design, development, and maintenance of various computer applications. May provide support and make recommendations for information technology systems processes associated with software technology planning, development, implementation, system security, and interfaces.•Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, computer information systems, or management information systems is generally preferred. Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems and of the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, of information technology equipment, of applicable programming languages, of computer hardware and software, of computer operating systems, of writing program code, and of automated mapping. Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to write and revise standards and procedures, to communicate effectively, and to train others.

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceSAP BusinessObjects Version 4.0 (and higher)Required2YearsMicrosoft ProjectRequired2.5YearsAnalyzing user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer systemRequired3YearsPreparing charts, diagrams, tables, and flowchartsRequired2YearsPlanning and preparing technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals as documentation of program developmentRequired2YearsWriting detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programRequired3MonthsExperience/Demonstrated knowledge of User Acceptance TestingRequired2YearsSupporting applications and hardware problemsRequired2Years