Business Analyst Raleigh, NC State of NC

Our government client is looking for an experienced

Business Analyst

on a 12+ months’ renewable contract role in

Raleigh, NC

.

Position – Business Analyst The Agency requires the services of a senior business analyst to support business case analysis, process reengineering, requirement analysis and implementation activities for the COVID projects. The projects are expected to be utilizing agile methodology.RESPONSIBILITIES• Conducts stakeholder analysis• Conducts market research and analysis• Identify and document detailed current and future state process workflows using BPM standards • Develops Context diagrams, functional decompositions, and process workflows• Document gap analysis and develops the following documents: business process models, use cases, wireframes, entity relationship diagrams, data dictionaries, system context diagrams• Gathers, develops, documents and validates business, functional and technical requirements and maintain Requirement Traceability matrix• Build Business, stakeholder, solution and transition requirements• Prepare and maintain documentation and artifacts including analysis, reports and user documentation in accordance with PMO PM and BA methodology• Works with Project Managers, Portfolio Managers, developers, and end users to ensure application designs meet business requirements• Provide business analysis deliverables as input to the procurement documents and assist in writing the procurement documentation as required• Perform functional, integration testing UAT support, including developing test scenarios and cases• Support required system go-live activities• Authors and prepares meeting minutes to be distributed to a variety of audiences• Creating User stories and acceptance criteria and authors other Agile documents and deliverablesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:• Demonstrated experience participating in the documentation of functional requirements and technical specifications for existing and new applications• Strong writing and communication skills and can build relationships with both their team members and clients• Results-oriented individual with a very strong work ethic and must be able to demonstrate excellent negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills• Ability to work with customers as a member of cross-divisional work groups and maintain positive and productive relationships with customers, peers, and superiors• Ability to act independently with sound business judgment and thrive in environment with diverse communication styles• Ability to prepare and present oral and written documents clearly and concisely• Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of the work requirements demonstrated by an in-depth understanding and use of advanced principles, theories and practices associated with Business Analysis and PMI PMBOK® Guide and Standards• Experience working with customers to advise on strategies, alternatives and the implications of specific application customizations and interface designs• Possess a high-level understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design• Ability to manage complex assignments with multiple work streams and aggressive (and sometimes competing) timelines• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) concepts and process• Knowledge of and experience with IT Service Management best practices and principles• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Visio) and Microsoft Project• Must have experience as a business analyst on a Salesforce implementation project• Must have proficiency in agile, scrum, and kanban software tools• Extensive understanding of SharePoint end user experience, sites, libraries, lists and groups

Required / Desired Skills:

• 7 Years of Extensive knowledge of business system analysis techniques and testing methodologies Required
• 7 Years of Demonstrated experience in gathering business requirements and development of business rules and process flow Required
• 7 Years of Proven experience with business process design, definition and/or re-design Required
• 7 Years of Experience with Business Analysis methodologies and problem solving Required
• 7 Years of Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Visio) Microsoft Project Required
• 7 Years of Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) Required
• 5 Years of Experience in development of procurement related documents including RFP and evaluation criteria Required
• 7 Years of Demonstrable analytical skills and an attention to detail Required
• 7 Years of Excellent creative thinking and problem solving skills Proactive, quality oriented, with demonstrated leadership and team building skills Required
• 5 Years of Experience working for State government Highly desired
• 3 Years of Healthcare related experience Desired
• 5 Years of Knowledge Creating Context Diagram and Functional decomposition Required
• 5 Years of Demonstrated experience with both waterfall and agile projects Required
• 3 Years of Comfortable working in an environment that is driving toward agile transformation while continuing to operate within a mature waterfall structure Highly desired
• 4 Years of Experience with Jira Highly desired
• 3 Years of Experience with MS Dynamics, Salesforce, ServiceNow deployments with multiple clients is a plus Required

About Vector:Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY

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