Business Analyst

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modeling.
• Knowledge of IT project planning, development, and implementation with the ability to
  
  

apply that knowledge to the development of requirements and RFP narrative.

• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and related methodologies e.g.,
  
  

Agile, CMMI, or other industry standard.

• Knowledge of application development environments and related tools.
• Experience in the estimation, planning and forecasting of projects.
• Experience in the documenting and gathering business, functional or technical
  
  

requirements for software projects.

• Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and presentations.
• Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and Visio.
• Ability to draft requirements for Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of IT
  
  

solutions and services.

• Ability to perform project level analysis and produce project analysis documentations
  
  

such as swim lanes, sequence diagrams, use cases, etc.

• Ability to work on complex business problems, analyzing and evaluating current
  
  

business methods and procedures for improvements.

• Ability to direct and organize requirement capture activities; to establish project goals
  
  

and objectives that support the DTMB and MDOC strategic plans.

• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, exercise sound judgment, and
  
  

implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and

prepare reports.

• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and enterprise technology
  
  

management

- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with cross-departmental and inter-

agency teams; including effective communication skills with technical and non-technical

groups.

• Ability to organize and develop test plans and test cases working with business subject
  
  

matter experts.

Requirements

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

• Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modeling
• Experience in the estimation, planning and forecasting of projects.
• Experience in the documenting and gathering business, functional or technical requirements for software projects.
• Ability to organize and develop test plans and test cases working with business subject matter experts.
• Prior State government experience is a plus