Business Analyst (NYC)

HRA JOB TITLE: Business Analyst_1 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: DSS has a constant increased need for the provision of full systems life cycle applications development on various computer platforms, including a variety of client eligibility and recertification systems, employment/work engagement services, claims systems, etc., that are critical to the operation and functioning of DSS programs, requiring periodic refinements to maintain the applications at optimum service levels. Having a project portfolio which properly reflects the user’s business needs and DSS’ workload is crucial. Therefore, there is a need for IT consulting resources for the expanding responsibilities at DSS.

Tasks & Duties

• Develop business and technical requirements
• Identify user stories and translate them into technical requirements as required
• Develop user stories and break down requirements into deliverable functionality.
• Review the requirements with the stakeholders for their approval.
• Meet with stakeholders from every business unit impacted by the project, preferably in one-on-one meetings to ensure everyone is heard.
• Identify the target audience for each requirement, which will factor into the end-user testing process. 
• Specify the exact success metrics for satisfying each requirement.
• Provide Management Reporting and Information dissemination
• Analyze and document current systems and processes as currently implemented.
• Make recommendations for improvements based on client feedback.
• Work directly with business stakeholders, clients, designers, developers, and engineers to coordinate the building of applications to spec and on time. 
• Leverage images, graphs, charts, diagrams, workflows, use-cases and visual prototypes to articulate the documented requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation for system processes and procedures.

Required Skills 

A minimum of 4 years of experience with the following skill sets:

•    Extensive business and data analysis.

•    Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.

•    Working and coordinating with the technical teams in documenting business and functional requirements. 

•    Overseeing project deliverables. 

•    Understanding software development lifecycle (SDLC)

•    Excellent verbal and written skills. Strong organizational and time management skills.

•    Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

•    Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.