Business Analyst - Abacus Service Corporation
St Paul, MN 55101
About the Job
Instructions for Responders:
The Metropolitan Council Information Services Department (IS) is seeking candidates to fulfill staff augmentation work. Below is the position title, a brief description of responsibilities, and the estimated start and end dates for an engagement. On the following page, please find the details of the service order request for this position. Instructions are provided for each section of the form.
The Metropolitan Council Information Services Department (IS) is seeking candidates to fulfill staff augmentation work. Below is the position title, a brief description of responsibilities, and the estimated start and end dates for an engagement. On the following page, please find the details of the service order request for this position. Instructions are provided for each section of the form.
| POSITION TITLE: Business Analyst |
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| Responsibilities: The Business Analyst (BA) with Quality (testing) Analyst (QA) skills to assist the Senior Project Manager on two (2) PeopleSoft projects (Procure to Pay and Time & Attendance). The scope of the Procure to Pay project will provide real-time solution where one didn't exist before, as well as consolidate a matrix of tools with a more cost-effective contract and supplier mgmt. software that will integrate workstreams to increase efficiencies, reduce risk, improving reporting and solicitations. The Time and Attendance project will provide the Met Council with a featured, modern timekeeping system and real time system to track all types of leaves. This will be done within the framework of the Business Process Systems Integration (BPSI) program and consider the linkages and interactions with the other systems and processes being developed by the program. Requirements of the Role:
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| Estimate Start Date: | September 23, 2024 |
| End Date: | September 23, 2025, with possible extension |
| Work Location/Type: | Hybrid work environment; 2-3 days in the office per week desired Must be local candidate or cover their own travel expenses. Location: Met Council, 390 Robert St. N., St. Paul 55101 |
| Specifications |
Descriptions of Specifications |
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| Candidate Name | Please provide the full name of the candidate being proposed. | |
| *Level of Education |
* B.S. or B.A. Degree, or 10 years relevant experience | |
| *Certification |
* Degree program or relevant certification dependent on role | |
| *Years of experience in Position Title | * Eight years of experience in a Business Analyst role, experience with public sector preferred but not mandatory | |
| SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| *Certification(s) |
* Degree program or related field or relevant certification in the role. | |
| * *Business Process Analysis | *Proven experience in business process engineering / reengineering, improvement, documentation, mapping, workflow analysis, and diagramming | |
| *Quality Assurance (QA) | *Proven experience in scenario and script writing, and leading testing efforts system, end to end, and UAT test cycles. | |
| *Experience in complex cross-functional teams |
*Ability to quickly adapt, and develop strong communication, and working relationships across the board in a fast-pace, complex organization with multiple project team members, and cross-functional stakeholders at various levels | |
| * Experience working with ERP / PeopleSoft project | *Proven experience working with ERP / PeopleSoft projects where multiple modules will be implemented. |
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| Experience working with PeopleSoft modules | Proven experience working PeopleSoft modules: Procure to Pay and Time & Attendance. | |
| *Communication Skills |
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse group of customers and teams at all levels of the Council to accomplish project, team, or work goals. Including:
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| Work Environment | Must be able to follow instructions and work independently and/or in a collaborative team environment | |
Source : Abacus Service Corporation
