IA-DOM-DOIT-BA6-Business Analyst - Abacus Service Corporation
Des Moines, IA 50319
About the Job
Engagement Type: Contract
Short Description:
The Business Analyst will participate in all phases of the Systems Development Lifecycle [SDLC] including eliciting and defining Requirements for Design, Development, Testing, and Implementation of software systems and
processes.
Complete Description:
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 HHS IT assets,
projects, and resources, as well as provide technology and expertise to support
Iowa's 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.
This request is for two (2) Business Analysts (BA6) roles to be involved with
multiple projects, primarily for Health and Human Services, though that will
expand to other departments as needed. The current need is for coverage in the
HHS EDBI group [Data Warehouse] working with Elias reports, Iowa Medicaid
Enterprise, and other areas with new projects currently in the pipeline.
Responsibilities of the Business Analyst role include but
are not limited to:
Working directly with business leaderships,
SME's, 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 design documents in HHS 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.
Strong ability to break down complex concepts
into smaller, simply defined tasks, while maintaining a focus on end-to-end
business processes.
Work closely with other Business Units to
identify and deliver Enterprise value.
Skilled at consulting with executive-level
stakeholders to define business needs or problems.
Experience providing consulting services to
governmental entities is a plus.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Experience working on large, complex IT systems (8
years)
Experience eliciting requirements, writing user
stories and design documents, defining acceptance criteria, testing outcomes,
and facilitating communication between business stakeholders, developers, and
project teams. (8 years)
Experience with SDLC procedures and system
development methodologies. (8 years)
Experience managing stakeholder expectations and
priorities. (8 years)
Experience working within a project governance
structure (methodology, required templates, and reporting). (8 years)
Excellent task management skills. Ability to
balance and manage multiple tasks, with changing priorities, in a
cross-functional environment. (8 years)
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple
projects, and project activities, simultaneously, while meeting established
deadlines. (8 years)
Experience with Microsoft development platforms
and software. (8 years)
Experience in an Agile environment. (6 years)
Experience with Application Lifecycle Management
[ALM] tools; Microsoft's Team Foundation Server (TFS), Visual Studio Team
Services (VSTS), Azure DevOps (ADO), Atlassian's Jira, IBM's Rational Team
Suite (RTC). (5 years)
Working experience with Microsoft SQL Server
Management Studio or other relational database software. (5 years)
Familiarity with advanced information management
practices, data modeling standards, and/or architecture design and analysis. (3
years)
Bachelor's degree in management information
systems, Business, or related field, and/or relevant experience (8 years)
Required / Desired Skills
| Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
| Experience working on large, complex IT systems | Required | 8 | Years |
| Experience eliciting requirements, writing user stories and design documents, defining acceptance criteria, testing outcomes, and facilitating communi | Required |
| between business stakeholders, developers, and project teams. | Required | 8 | Years |
| Experience with SDLC procedures and system development methodologies. | Required | 8 | Years |
| Experience managing stakeholder expectations and priorities. | Required | 8 | Years |
| Experience working within a project governance structure (methodology, required templates, and reporting). | Required | 8 | Years |
| Excellent task management skills. Ability to balance and manage multiple tasks, with changing priorities, in a cross-functional environment. | Required | 8 | Years |
| Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, and project activities, simultaneously,while meeting established deadlines. | Required | 8 | Years |
| Experience with Microsoft development platforms and software. | Required | 8 | Years |
| Experience in an Agile environment. | Required | 6 | Years |
| Experience with Application Lifecycle Management [ALM] tools; Microsoft's Team Foundation Server (TFS), Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS), | Required | 5 | Years |
| Azure DevOps (ADO), Atlassian's Jira, IBM's Rational Team Suite (RTC). | Required | 5 | Years |
| Working experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or other relational database software. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Familiarity with advanced information management practices, data modeling standards, and/or architecture design and analysis. | Required | 3 | Years |
| Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Business, or related field, and/or relevant experience | Highly desired | 8 | Years |
Source : Abacus Service Corporation
