Rq: Looking for Business Analyst, Des Moines, IA, 6+ months contract
narsimha murty
Hello,
This is Narsimha from Access Quint LLC we are here with the following requirement from our client that can be apt for you. So, if you feel the same please response back with your available time to have a quick word regarding further steps.
Position: Business Analyst
Location: Des Moines, IA
Duration: 6+ month’s contract
The Business Analyst
will participate in all phases of the systems development life-cycle from
Requirements, Design, Development, Testing, and Implementation to meet business
needs.
***In-Person Interviews ONLY***
The Client is in the planning phase of a large, multi-year system
replacement project. The scope of the project includes the implementation of a
modern architecture platform and development of several modules to meet the
Federal and State requirements for the creation of a Comprehensive Child Welfare
Information System (CCWIS). The migration from the current environment to the
future-state platform will involve the modernization or replacement of legacy
systems and applications as well as the evaluation and modification of many
system-to-system interfaces.
The department is seeking a business analyst to assess the current state of
business processes and define the requirements for future state application
components.
Responsibilities of the
business analyst include but are not limited to:
•\tCreating/ documenting, tracing, maintaining, prioritizing, and assessing
changes to business processes and the associated requirements.
•\tWorking closely with key decision
makers, systems owners and end users in support of core processes and critical
business objectives.
•\tConducting research and performing studies and surveys to obtain data; and
analyzing problems to advise on or recommend solutions, utilizing knowledge of
theory, principles, or technology of specific discipline or field of
specialization.
•\tQuerying and analyzing data to determine solutions, such as installation of
alternate methods and procedures, changes in processing methods and practices,
or redesign of products or services.
•\tAdvising client or department heads on alternate methods of solving need or
problem, or recommending specific solutions.
•\tWorking within an agile methodology
framework with a focus on delivering value and adjusting rapidly to produce the
most effective outcome.
•\tDeveloping and implementing end-to-end, functional, non-functional, and
interface regression test cases, and working with end users to perform User
Acceptance Testing.
•\tWorking closely with all IT
organizations and driving projects to successful completion.
•\tProviding end-to-end IT coordination
for all IT related activities.
A successful candidate for this role is expected to possess the following
skills and experience:
•\tActs as a liaison between the client
area and technical organization by planning, conducting and completing an
analysis of moderately complex business problems to be solved with automated
systems.
•\tProvides technical assistance in identifying and evaluating automated
systems and related procedures that are cost effective and meet business
requirements.
•\tCoordinates test plans and related project activities
•\tWorks with user groups to provide training, resolve questions, assess user
needs and recommend changes to the automated systems.
•\tGathers data and prepares necessary reports, and updates databases used by
the client group.
•\tThe selected candidate will work closely with internal clients and partners
to assist with the above description for database application development,
enhancement and support.
•\tProvide assistance with governance,
regulatory, and compliance requirements for the team.
•\tAbility to document and analyze process changes.
•\tExcellent 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.
•\tStrong ability to work effectively within time constraints, changing priorities, and independently.
•\tExperience with Microsoft Office Suite: Including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
and Visio
•\tAnalyze business strategy and user needs, document specifications, and
translate business objectives into proper system requirement specifications
•\tGuide business customers through
business case development for new applications/functionality, including cost /
benefit analysis and risk / impact analysis.
•\tUnderstanding of how to deliver value through: realizations of benefits,
avoidance of cost, identify new opportunities and modernizing the organization.
•\tProactively maintains an understanding of the business
processes.
•\tWork closely with other Business
Units to identify and deliver Enterprise value.
•\tThis role also ensures requirements go through hand off and sign off
procedures defined by Agency practices.
Required/Desired Skills
|
Skill |
Required /Desired |
Amount |
of Experience |
|
Experience working on large, complex IT systems |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Business process definition, requirements definition, and development and support of integrated business applications |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Experience with SDLC procedures / system development methodologies |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Experience with building IT solutions that adhere to multiple industry standards, compliance and regulatory requirements, and/or technology standards |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Experience managing stakeholder expectations and priorities |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Experience working within a project governance structure (methodology, required templates and reporting) |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Excellent task management skills, w/ the ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks with changing priorities in a cross-functional environment |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage multiple project activities simultaneously while meeting established deadlines |
Required |
3 |
Years |
|
Experience with Microsoft development platforms and software |
Desired |
3 |
Years |
|
Working experience in an agile environment |
Desired |
1 |
Years |
|
Working experience with Quality Assurance testing (functional, non-functional, integration, end-to-end, etc.) |
Desired |
3 |
Years |
|
Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Business, or related field, or relevant experience. |
Desired |
3 |
Years |
Thanks & Regards,
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