Business Analyst- Locals only

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

Division
of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking candidate for documenting home-grown
systems in IFAIEDAITG for future modernization.

Complete Description

Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking candidate for documenting home-grown systems in IFAIEDAITG for modernization.


This position REQUIRES candidate to be IN THE OFFICE 4 DAYS PER WEEK from 8 AM to 4:30 PM in a BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT.

Position will extend on 7/1/26


The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) provides
adaptable secure and cost-effective technology services and solutions for the
Department of Management DOM and its Partners. We manage all State of Iowa
Executive Branch IT assets projects and resources as well as providing
technology and expertise to support Iowas citizens and families. DOM DoIT does
this by consistently delivering top tier performance and value to citizens as a
trusted partner and service provider.


DoIT is committed to the pursuit of creative and innovative
solutions that enable our agency to help Iowans achieve healthy safe stable
and self-sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide. We
strive for an IT culture that identifies the newest most effective solutions
through discovery open discussion and collaboration. We have fun together
care about each other and take pride in the solutions we provide. We believe
in continuously optimizing our processes refining our solutions and improving
ourselves for the benefit of the Iowans we serve.


Job Description - Responsibilities of the Business Analyst
role include but are not limited to:

NOTE: Contractor must bring significant experience DATA MAPPING and DATA MODELING
Working directly with business leaderships SMEs and
technical partners on system-aligned teams to gather and document requirements
for various Iowa applications and systems.


Creating presenting and maintaining user stories
acceptance criteria and designing documents in DoIT defined systems to be used
by team members at all levels.


Directly responsible for documenting tracing
maintaining prioritizing and assessing changes to business practices
workflows and associated system processes.


May act in the role of project manager / quality assurance
analyst for smaller efforts.


Conducting research to query data analyze problems and
determine solutions such as the installation of alternate methods and
procedures implementing changes in processing methods or the redesign of
products or services.


Consistently updating project information statuses
risks issues and timelines for reporting purposes.


Working within an agile methodology framework with a focus
on delivering value while adjusting rapidly to produce the most effective
outcome.


May be called upon to participate in database and forms
analysis.


A successful candidate for this role is expected to possess
the following skills and experience:


Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication
skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of team members
including executives managers IT professionals and subject matter experts.


Experience in process mapping group facilitation data
gathering and analysis and all phases of a project life cycle (requirements
design development testing deployment documentation training and
measuring effectiveness.)


Experience delivering software as part of an Agile
delivery team.


Strong ability to work effectively and autonomously
against deadlines and potential priority shifts.


Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
Word PowerPoint Project and Visio.


Experience with requirement gathering software such as
Azure DevOps TFS Jira or RTC.


Ability to analyze business strategies and user needs
document specifications and translate business objectives into proper system
requirements and specifications.


Guide stakeholders through business case development for
new applications/functionality including cost benefit analysis risks and
issues and impact analysis.


Ability to recognize value through benefit realization
avoidance of cost new opportunities and organizational modernization.


Experience with continuous process improvement via
underlying technologies and system support.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required/Desired	Amount	of Experience
Experience working on large complex IT systems	Required	8.0	Years
Experience with Data Mapping and Data Modeling	Required	5.0	Years
Experience eliciting requirements writing user stories and design documents defining acceptance criteria testing outcomes and facilitating	Required
communication between business stakeholders developers and project teams.	Required	8.0	Years
Experience with SDLC procedures and system development methodologies.	Required	8.0	Years
Experience managing stakeholder expectations and priorities.	Required	8.0	Years
Experience working within a project governance structure (methodology required templates and reporting).	Required	8.0	Years
Excellent task management skills. Ability to balance and manage multiple tasks with changing priorities in a cross-functional environment.	Required	8.0	Years
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and project activities simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.	Required	8.0	Years
Experience with Microsoft development platforms and software.	Required	8.0	Years
Experience in an Agile environment.	Required	6.0	Years
Experience with Application Lifecycle Management ALM tools; Microsofts Team Foundation Server (TFS) Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS)	Required		Years
Azure DevOps (ADO) Atlassians Jira IBMs Rational Team Suite (RTC).	Required	5.0	Years
Working experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or other relational database software.	Required	5.0	Years
Familiarity with advanced information management practices data modeling standards and/or architecture design and analysis.	Required	3.0	Years
Bachelors degree in management information systems Business or related field and/or relevant experience	Required	8.0	Years

Required Skills:

Experience working on largecomplex IT systemsExperience with Data Mapping and Data ModelingExperience eliciting requirementswriting user stories and design documentsdefining acceptance criteriatesting outcomesand facilitatingcommunication between business stakeholdersdevelopersand project with SDLC procedures and system development managing stakeholder expectations and working within a project governance structure (methodologyrequired templatesand reporting). Excellent task management skills. Ability to balance and manage multiple taskswith changing prioritiesin a cross-functional environment. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projectsand project activitiessimultaneouslywhile meeting established deadlines. Experience with Microsoft development platforms and software. Experience in an Agile environment. Experience with Application Lifecycle Management ALM tools; Microsofts Team Foundation Server (TFS)Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS)Azure DevOps (ADO)Atlassians JiraIBMs Rational Team Suite (RTC). Working experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or other relational database software. Familiarity with advanced information management practicesdata modeling standardsand/or architecture design and analysis. Bachelors degree in management information systemsBusinessor related fieldand/or relevant experience