Sr. Business Analyst - Hybrid

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Sr. Business Analyst

 

 

 

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬:

 

modernizing legacy applications, leading digital transformation projects,

gathering user stories, product backlogs, data conversions,

Agile, Scrum methodologies, tools, Azure DevOps, Jira, agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives,

enterprise application modernization, migrating from legacy platforms, moving to modern architectures,

Microsoft technology stack, cloud platforms, Azure, content management systems,

process improvement, business process reengineering, accessibility standards, WCAG 2.1, public-sector compliance requirements,

product vision, strategy, roadmap, CAI application modernization, product backlog items,

cloud data platforms, data architecture, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, enterprise security controls, IAM, RBAC, Terraform, DevSecOps, Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, containerized applications

 

 

 

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

 

Position Summary

 

The client is seeking an experienced Sr. Business Analyst to work on requirement gathering, design and testing for the modernization of the Commission’s CAI application. The CAI application is critically important for resolving complaints from the public with utilities companies. A three-year long modernization effort is about to start that will involve the planning and delivery of this exciting project. This role will be responsible for working with the business unit subject matter experts and identifying and recommending key system improvements while retaining the existing key functionality and ensuring it is migrated to the new system. This role requires someone with a strong background in identifying ways to make process improvements wherever they can occur. This position will require an individual that can work well with a team and be able to work independently. This role will make recommendations to the business unit, be able to clearly document them and be able to discuss in detail with other team members such as the Product Manager, Data Modeler, Developers, and Product Owner. This individual will also need a strong testing background and will be able to test the functionality of the system to verify the accuracy of the changes.

 

Key Responsibilities

Document the existing requirements of the CAI application and verify all key functionality is accounted for.

Prioritizes requirements, link them to legislative/policy requirements where applicable

Work with the various business units and make recommendations for system improvements.

Propose new features that bring business value to the system.

Work directly with the Product Manager in the translation of business requirements into clear user stories and define the acceptance criteria.

Assist in analyzing technical approaches (including potential platform, architecture, and integration decisions) as needed.

Work with the Product Manager as needed to assist in assuring business requirements is clearly understood by the technical delivery team.

Support change management, user adoption, and training efforts related to the modernized solution as needed.

Ensure the product aligns with Commonwealth and client standards for security, accessibility (WCAG), data privacy, and compliance.

Help identify risks, dependencies, and impediments.

Provide regular status updates and recommendations to IT leadership and business sponsors.

 

 

 

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience

Business Analyst of which at least three are in a Sr. Analyst role. - Required - 7 Years

Demonstrated experience analyzing legacy applications or leading digital transformation requirement gathering. - Required

Strong experience gathering requirements and translating them into clearly understood user stories. - Required

Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar). - Required

Experience with the testing of large projects. - Required

Experience leading and coordinating UAT - Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. - Required

Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing demands. - Required

Experience with analysis as it relates to enterprise application modernization (e.g., migrating from legacy platforms, moving to modern architecture - Highly desired

Experience with process improvement and business process reengineering. - Highly desired

Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and public-sector compliance requirements. - Highly desired

Previous experience working with Commonwealth of client agencies or similar public-sector organizations. - Highly desired

 

 

 

 

 

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

 

 

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 :

 

Account co-ordinator: Binodh Thankappan

 

 

VIVA USA INC.

3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008