What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accela Business Analyst position at Equal-Plus?
Our client is looking for an Accela Analyst to work on-site in Lawrenceville, GA.
Title: Accela Analyst
Start Date: ASAP/TBD
Open to local candidates in Georgia
No agencies or third parties
Must be able to work on-site in Lawrenceville, GA. Mon-Fri.
Our client is seeking a skilled Accela Analyst with experience in local government permitting and licensing systems, particularly Accela for a contract role in Lawrenceville, GA.
This role will support initiatives by analyzing business processes, documenting and reviewing requirements, recommending best-practice configurations, supporting quality assurance through testing and validation, and assisting with end-user adoption. The Business Analyst will also serve as a liaison between business stakeholders, IT staff, and vendors to ensure system solutions align with operational needs.
Strong knowledge of Accela, permitting workflows, and the ability to translate business needs into effective system designs are essential.
Skills:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Business or IT, or equivalent professional experience
· Direct, hands-on experience working with Accela systems
Preferred Experience:
· 3 years of experience working as an Accela Analyst
· 3 years of experience documenting requirements, configuring or managing Accela system solutions, and supporting system design and adoption
· 3 years of experience facilitating user testing and conducting QA validation
· Experience working within agile project management frameworks
· Advanced skills in Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, Jira
Responsibilities:
· Support Planning & Development staff in analyzing, designing, and implementing Accela system solutions to enhance business operations
· Lead the development and enhancement of Accela solutions, proactively engaging users to identify potential issues and ensure timely resolution
· Coordinate and perform quality assurance testing to validate system functionality and ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements
· Partner with Accela developers and IT staff to resolve system issues and implement improvements that enhance system performance and user satisfaction
· Utilize tools such as Accela, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, Power BI, and Jira to support requirements gathering, solution design, documentation, testing, and communication
· Deliver system demonstrations, presentations, and training sessions to effectively communicate updates, features, and best practices to end users and stakeholders
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