DOC Business Analyst 4
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DOC Business Analyst 4
Candidates must be able to interview and work on site. Local candidates are preferred for this role.
*local candidates strongly preferred
*please only submit candidates who can be hired directly by the agency WITHOUT sponsorship
*Candidate will be required to come onsite to pick up equipment and for occasional training. This is REQUIRED
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 bachelor s 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
Questions
Candidates must be able to interview and work on site. Local candidates are preferred for this role.
*local candidates strongly preferred
*please only submit candidates who can be hired directly by the agency WITHOUT sponsorship
*Candidate will be required to come onsite to pick up equipment and for occasional training. This is REQUIRED
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 bachelor s 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 | of 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 | Years |
| Demonstrated skill in requirements solicitation techniques | Required | 5 | Years |
| Professional oral and written communications skills | Required | 5 | Years |
| Project management experience | Required | 5 | Years |
| Prefer working knowledge of a variety of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes including Waterfall Agile and Iterative | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| 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 bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Information Technology or a related field or equivalent | Desired | 0 |
| 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 candidates 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 |
