Business Analyst with Grant Management exp

Lansing, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Client: State of MI

Job ID: 155216

Posting Title: Lansing MI - IT - DTMB - Agency Services - MDE - Business Process Reengineering

Job Title: Business Process Reengineering

Job Location: 608 West Allegan Street Lansing MI 48933

Projected Start Date: 03/09/2026

Projected End Date/Duration: 1 Years from projected start date with possible extension

Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams video. Please use laptop and be prepared to share screen if asked.

Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1 two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are preferred in-office days).

Candidate can be full time in office if desired.

Local candidates (strongly preferred) or non-local (must be willing to relocate at their own expense from acceptance with no delays & follow the hybrid schedule)

Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

2 years of proven experience as a business process reengineer.
2 years of experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs.
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Excellent communication facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Leadership capabilities in cross-functional team environments.
Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft SharePoint Azure DevOps and Microsoft Office.

Position Overview:

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is seeking a Senior Business Process Reengineer to support the Office of Educational Supports (OES) in enhancing and maintaining the Consolidated Application within the NexSys platform. This application is critical for distributing federal formula grants to Michigan Local Education Agencies.
This role will serve as a strategic liaison between OES regional field services consultants and managers internal MDE cross-office teams (including the Office of Systems Evaluation and Technology - OSET) the Department of Technology Management and Budget (DTMB) and vendor partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business process analysis requirements gathering and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) with proven leadership experience in cross-functional environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Analysis & Improvement
- Review and document current grant-related business processes and workflows.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and recommend improvements.
- Analyze federal policy changes and advise OES on necessary application updates.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders technical teams and external consultants.
- Act as the primary point of contact for field consultants regarding application issues.
- Communicate issue status resolutions and updates to relevant stakeholders.
Operational & Technical Liaison
- Manage and prioritize operational support requests and enhancement tickets in Azure DevOps.
- Collaborate with OSET and vendor teams to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
- Translate business needs into clear actionable technical requirements.
Leadership & Team Coordination
- Lead and mentor a team of business analysts.
- Delegate tasks effectively and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Facilitate and lead requirement-gathering sessions with both business and technical teams.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Maintain comprehensive documentation on the project SharePoint site.
- Ensure all process changes and decisions are well-documented and accessible.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

2 years of proven experience as a business process reengineer.
2 years of experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs.
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Excellent communication facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Leadership capabilities in cross-functional team environments.
Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft SharePoint Azure DevOps and Microsoft Office.

Desired Interview Dates/Times:

Wednesday February 18th 2026:
- 10:30 11:30 AM
  3:00 4:00 PM
Friday February 19^th 2026:
- 8:30 9:30 AM
  11:00 12:00 AM
Friday February 20^th 2026:
- 9:00 10:00 AM
  10:30 11:30 AM
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Desired Start Date: Monday March 9^th; start date is flexible
Work location is hybrid 2 days in office are required (Tuesday & Wednesday preferred) and 3 days working from home. (Candidate can be full time in office if desired.)

Contract Length: 12 months.

Contract may be extended as desired.

Skill	Required / Desired	Required Years of experience
Exposure to Complex IT web Applications within the past 5 years	Required	5 Years
Experience in gathering and documenting business feedback and incorporating changes into current processes	Required	5 Years
Experience working with multiple teams internal and external to support a project its business processes and training needs.	Required	5 Years
Ability to lead meetings conduct training & information sessions communicate at a level appropriate to the audience make oral and written reports and presentations	Required	5 Years
Experience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development project	Required	3 Years
Experience as a business process reengineer	Required	2 Years
Experience with Federal State or local grant management systems	Required	2 Years
Experience with Azure DevOps; including creating User Stories and queries	Required	1 Year
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint	Required	1 Year
Experience developing wireframes mockups & prototypes in Figma or comparable design software	Highly Desired	1 Year

Client: State of MI Job ID: 155216 Posting Title: Lansing MI - IT - DTMB - Agency Services - MDE - Business Process Reengineering Job Title: Business Process Reengineering Job Location: 608 West Allegan Street Lansing MI 48933 Projected Start Date: 03/09/2026 Projected End Date/Duration: 1 Years fro...