We are looking for Business Analyst – 2 Open positions – for one of our Government Client in State of Florida. This role is a ON-SITE role (5 Days a week) in Tallahassee, FL location.

Duration: 1+ Year

Rate: TBD

Experience:

1. A minimum of 5 years of Business Process Analysis and systems analysis is required.
2. Proficiency in process mapping/modeling with tools such as Visio is required.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, required.
4. Proficiency in writing SQL Queries and performing Data Analysis is required.
5. Experience working with Microsoft DevOps is highly desired.
6. Technical Experience (programming or operations) working in IBM Mainframe, Distributed, and Cloud computing environments is highly desired.
7. Knowledge of Rules 60GG-1 – 60GG-5, Florida Administrative Code, is desired.
8. Knowledge of data migration is desired.
9. Knowledge of change and release management is desired.
10. Knowledge of testing and quality assurance tools and techniques is desired.
11. Preference will be given to candidates with agile project experience and use of Azure DevOps to manage user requirements and backlogs.

Primary Job Duties/ Tasks:

The activities the candidate will be tasked with include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Research and understand Client’s business processes and their inter-relationships.
2. Document and diagram business and system processes and dependencies between them.
3. Research and document impacts on agency business systems.
4. Facilitate joint analysis workshops with the business units.
5. Gather and document business and technical requirements as user stories in Azure DevOps and other tools.
6. Manage backlog and work items using Azure DevOps.
7. Coordinate with Development and QA teams.
8. Develop Test Plans and Test Cases.
9. Coordinate testing and quality assurance efforts.
10. Perform oversight reviews of deliverables for compliance with department standards.

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

The submitted candidate must be able to apply specific knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

1. Business Analysis: Skill in performing detailed research, business analysis, as-is and to-be analysis, process modeling. Use of software tools is required and include, but are not limited to, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and Visio. Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is highly desired.
2. System Analysis & Design: Skill in performing System Analysis & Design using a variety of modeling methodologies and techniques.
3. Facilitation: Ability to expertly facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders.
4. Technical Understanding: Technical knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructure and software development practices and techniques.
5. Project Management: Knowledge of State of Florida Project Management Rule 60GG-1. Ability to apply principles and techniques in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Communication, Information Systems, or other related fields are required.
• Equivalent work experience may substitute for the educational requirement.