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Job#: 3013465
Job Description:
IT Business Analyst - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Location: Frankfort, KY
About KYTC OIT
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of our business customers. We continuously improve the delivery of our products, services, and supporting processes. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) drives this mission by providing value to internal business units and external stakeholders.
We are seeking an exceptional IT Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills, and will be committed to delivering high-quality solutions that fully address business requirements.
Core Responsibilities
The IT Business Analyst will:
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job#: 3013465
Job Description:
IT Business Analyst - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Location: Frankfort, KY
About KYTC OIT
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of our business customers. We continuously improve the delivery of our products, services, and supporting processes. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) drives this mission by providing value to internal business units and external stakeholders.
We are seeking an exceptional IT Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills, and will be committed to delivering high-quality solutions that fully address business requirements.
Core Responsibilities
The IT Business Analyst will:
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to manage project work and facilitate communication among business units, project teams, and stakeholders.
- Elicit and document business requirements (features and user stories) and manage the product backlog.
- Break down user stories into actionable tasks for developers and define acceptance criteria.
- Act as a liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clarity and alignment.
- Analyze business processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and value.
- Support the project lifecycle by:
- Driving adoption of BA processes
- Identifying business needs and evaluating vendor solutions
- Assisting with project documentation and user acceptance testing
- Managing expectations for project completion
- Create mock-ups, data models, and process documentation as needed.
- Ensure iterative development practices are followed and maintain testing plans.
- Provide ongoing support post-delivery to address issues and evolving business needs.
- Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience
- 2-3 years of experience in business analysis and IT solution facilitation
- Strong knowledge of requirements gathering and Agile methodologies
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and design skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to build rapport with clients and work effectively under pressure
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.