Business Analyst

The primary objective of the Information Technology Unit is to deliver quality Application Development and Support and Web services through effective systems architecting and planning project initiation business analysis requirements definition systems design systems development systems implementation on-going maintenance and enhancement effective problem identification and resolution production service and support and systems administration support tasks to ensure computer applications will assist DOC in achieving its day-to-day mission.

Purpose of Position:
Ensures compliance with the VITA project management standards and procedures for development enhancement and deployment of applications developed or procured by ITU to deliver services that satisfy user requirements and ITU established standards;
provides project planning and management
ensures production of quality deliverables through the coordination of requirements to test output
develops detailed knowledge and functional area expertise of business processes for supported DOC units;
participates in teams and maintains positive professional relationships with colleagues and customers;
demonstrates initiative timeliness self-professional development

Skills and Experience
Expert and applied skill in negotiation facilitation and consensus building
Demonstrated skill in requirements solicitation techniques
Professional oral and written communications skills
Project management experience
Extensive experience managing/collaborating to complete IT projects
Prefer working knowledge of a variety of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes including Waterfall Agile and Iterative
Considerable experience knowledge and understanding of a variety of technologies c# Microsoft SQL Server ETL PowerApps Business Objects relational databases hardware telecommunications messaging network protocols CRM
Prefer experience knowledge and understanding with web application development/GUI development reporting data movement (Batch Web Services) reporting data warehousing
Prefer experience with data analysis data profiling mapping and validation
Prefer bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Information Technology or a related field or equivalent training or experience


Job Description

1. Project Management Planning and Analysis:
Assist in the planning of changes to systems and implementation of new systems.
Analyze VADOC Policies and Procedure to identify agency needs related to systems.
Elicit and document technical and business requirements.
Evaluate the impact of system changes on DOC Policy.
Manage expectations of change sponsors and stakeholders.
Serve as a liaison between Virginia Department of Corrections users ITU and vendors.

2. System Testing:
Assess test and report on system application and enhancements.
Create test schedules and strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates.
Analyze impact of testing defects and recommend corrective action to stakeholders and software vendor.
Test system applications to identify defects (regression testing) and tests system enhancements to ensure agency needs are met.

3. System Deployment:
Execute program enhancements.
Coordinate project release communication to all stakeholders their contingency plans and conduct release meetings with key stakeholders.

4. Collaboration:
Partner with internal and external resources.
Work with other leadership teams to identify and resolve cross-divisional issues.

5. Training
Provide training to end users.
Assess training needs based on user knowledge and system applications.
Implement and evaluate training materials to ensure staff can independently use the system.


Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	Consultant Experience
Must be able to be hired directly by the agency WITHOUT sponsorship	Required	0
Expert and applied skill in negotiation facilitation and consensus building	Required	5
Demonstrated skill in requirements solicitation techniques	Required	5
Professional oral and written communications skills	Required	5
Project management experience	Required	5
Prefer working knowledge of a variety of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes including Waterfall Agile and Iterative	Highly desired	5
Considerable experience knowledge and understanding of a variety of technologies: .NET c# Microsoft SQL Server ETL BizTalk	Desired	0
Considerable experience knowledge and understanding of a variety of technologies: Microstrategy relational databases hardware telecommunications	Desired	0
Considerable experience knowledge and understanding of a variety of technologies: messaging network protocols Dynamics	Desired	0
Prefer experience knowledge and understanding with web application development/GUI development reporting data movement reporting data warehousing	Desired	0
Prefer experience with data analysis data profiling mapping and validation	Desired	0
Prefer bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Information Technology or a related field or equivalent	Desired	0

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement
Question2	Please list candidate&# ;s email address.
Question3	In what city/state does candidate reside
Question4	Is your candidate able to be hired directly by the Commonwealth of VA WITHOUT sponsorship This is REQUIRED. Please email me if you have questions around this requirement.
Question5	Is your candidate willing and able to interview and work on site as required by the agency
Question6	Is your candidate able to pick up their equipment on site if hired