Senior Business Analyst - RPA/UiPath (Remote in Washington DC or Dallas TX area only) - Maximus

We are seeking Senior Business Analysts to join our team supporting an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) client.

* Position is contingent on contract award

Location of work is primarily remote in US. Candidates must be near IRS Federal Buildings in Farmers Branch, TX, Washington DC or Lanham, MD to attend meetings when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary point of contact with project staff and/or clients to define the business and technical requirements.
- Act as primary liaison between project business staff and technical staff.
- May lead area of requirements development including work plan development and task, timeline and resource management.
- Evaluate and recommend enhancements to application efficiency and reliability.
- Test application processes and participates in design and code walkthroughs.

- Formulates and defines system scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of robotics business systems and industry requirements.

- Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operation time, and form of desired results. Includes analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirements specifications.

- Collaborate with Process Architects and Product owners to perform feasibility analysis, architect standard solutions, designs, and implements new and enhanced capabilities.

- Provide oversight, recommendation, and mentoring to business analysts including quality reviews.

- Address problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. They will support the adaptation of functional business requirements and processes to enterprise technical solutions, leveraging Robotics Process Automation (RPA) software.

- Support all phases of testing, including functional testing, integration testing, Section 508, and User Acceptance Testing.

- Support the creation and modification of any training materials and any requests that require virtual or classroom training.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 7-10 years of related professional experience.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

- At least five (5) years relevant experience with robotic process automation tools

- Must have active UiPath Certified Professional Automation Business Analyst Professional OR Automation Developer Associate credential

- Experience in soliciting and documenting requirements, technical writing, and document preparation, and creating and utilizing test cases.

- Demonstrated success in client support.

- Experience working under Agile software development methodologies.

- Self-starter that does not require extensive guidance.

- Proactive communication skills with multi-site located team.

- Understanding of business modeling and technical requirements identification processes.

- Demonstrated problem-solving and structured analysis skills.

- Proficient in presentation and facilitation skills.

- Experience in conducting systems analysis using design methodologies.

- Demonstrated ability to create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmers.

- Ability to communicate process changes, enhancements, and modifications - verbally or through written documentation - to management, peers, staff, and other employees so that issues and solutions are understood.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

- Preferred experience: Experience with IRS systems and Data; experience with IBM Rational ELM; experience supporting federal government agency clients.

Additional requirements as per Contract/Client:

- Candidates must meet requirements to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI).

- Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.

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Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

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