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Business Analyst - Workforce Development

Jobs via Dice is seeking a Business Analyst for Workforce Development who will formulate and define system scopes and objectives based on user needs and business systems. The role involves analyzing business and user needs, coordinating with clients and teams, and ensuring technology solutions fulfill business requirements.

Computer Software

Responsibilities

Analyze business and user needs, specifically related to interfaces involving third party or outside systems, document requirements and translate both into proper specifications for each project
Coordinate and meet with clients and business leaders, as well as working closely with software architects and development teams to ensure that the direction, scope and dependencies are identified and documented
Possess strong knowledge of both project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of large-scale development projects
Translate business requirements into concise system requirements for use by the software architects and development teams
Extensive understanding of multiple functional areas related to complex projects and the ability to identify and quantify business process improvements along with system improvements through the use of technology is critical
Foster productive communication between technical and non-technical audiences to ensure that technology solutions fulfill the business needs. Responsibilities include
Identify, document and diagram business requirements and processes
Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices
Assist with validation and testing of interfaces written to the design specification
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Facilitate team and client meetings effectively
Keep the client and project team well informed of project status, issues and issue mitigation strategies
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors
MS SQL server (2000/2005/2008) and query knowledge is essential
Testing of applications written to the design specifications written
Ability to track data through the database as it relates to the application
Review of all customer change orders, update requirements documents, and make recommendations regarding the implementation of the request modifications
Inspire coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence
Manage the process of innovative change effectively
Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
Consistently acknowledge and appreciate each team member’s contributions
Work with both technical software developers and non-technical state and local government clients to make sure that final deliverables meet client requirements
Coordinate client training with training staff and assist where necessary
Prepare and deliver training updates via webinars
Proficient in MS Office to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project
Knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL query techniques
Must have experience interfacing with customers, internal managers and staff
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills with an attention to detail
Strong leadership skills with a proven past to drive results and affect change
Knowledge of the software development life cycle

Qualification

Business AnalysisMS SQL ServerProject ManagementSoftware Development LifecycleRequirements DefinitionMS Office ProficiencyCommunication SkillsTeamworkLeadershipInterpersonal Skills

Required

Prior BA experience in an IT/software setting
Ability to thrive both in an independent and team environment
Ability to take ownership of projects and complete those projects accurately and efficiently
Ability to work with various internal groups and teams
Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and deadlines
Organized and detail oriented
Great communication skills
Ability to apply business analysis skills
Ability to define requirements
Ability to build test plans
Ability to coordinate all resources and stakeholders
Ability to set deadlines and assign responsibilities
Ability to monitor, summarize and communicate the progress of all assigned projects
Strong knowledge of project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Ability to translate business requirements into concise system requirements
Extensive understanding of multiple functional areas related to complex projects
Ability to identify and quantify business process improvements
Ability to foster productive communication between technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to identify, document and diagram business requirements and processes
Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices
Assist with validation and testing of interfaces
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to facilitate team and client meetings effectively
Ability to keep the client and project team well informed of project status
Ability to resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
Ability to effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors
MS SQL server (2000/2005/2008) and query knowledge
Ability to track data through the database as it relates to the application
Review of all customer change orders and update requirements documents
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Strong leadership skills with a proven past to drive results and affect change
Knowledge of the software development life cycle
Proficient in MS Office to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project
Knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL query techniques
Experience interfacing with customers, internal managers and staff

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience
Possess a general understanding of application programming, database and system design
Understanding of Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures
Ability to analyze system requirements relative to the base software functionality and configuration

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