Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst

Location: Sacramento CA

Duration: 15 Months Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join our team for a 15month contract in Sacramento CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing various tasks related to Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse solutions for the federal client. Additionally the candidate may be assigned to other solutions/products during the contract period.

Responsibilities:

1. **Analysis and Requirements Gathering:**

Conduct problem and impact assessment gap analysis data analysis and process mapping.

Facilitate joint application design (JAD) and collaborative design sessions.

Resolve systemrelated issues using analytical and technical skills.

Identify and clarify requirements using modeling tools and techniques.

Discuss proposed solutions with customers in a proactive/consultative manner.

2. **Evaluation of BI/DW Solutions:**

Research and assess viability requirements and use case fit of BI/DW solutions.

Analyze the impact of integration between existing systems and BI/DW solutions.

Develop evaluation criteria and procurement documentation for selected products.

Analyze current architecture infrastructure security and policy impacts or limitations.

3. **Project Support and Quality Assurance:**

Provide coaching and training to maximize the effectiveness of requirements phase.

Recommend refined solutions for requirements management methodology.

Provide peer reviews of requirements deliverables.

Mentor less experienced business analysts to support consistency and advancement of team skills.

**Deliverables: **

New or updated use cases business requirements and business rules.

Functional and nonfunctional requirements/specifications.

Stakeholder requirements and transition plans.

Highlevel test approach plan and traceability matrices.

Business Analysis Plan process maps and system/data diagrams.

Data models and Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

Status or progress reports evaluation reports and presentations.

Procurement documentation statements of work and requirement development process documentation.

Periodic detailed status reports on project progress and presentations to the Business Analysis team regarding techniques and practices.

**Qualifications:**

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Computer Science or related field.

Proven experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.

Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.

Proficiency in requirements elicitation and documentation.

Experience with BI/DW solutions evaluation and procurement processes.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Relevant certifications (e.g. CBAP PMIPBA) are a plus.