Sr. Business Analyst (ITBP) - Novalink Solutions LLC

Typical Duties & Responsibilities: ● AdvancedRequirements Management: ○ Actasastrategic partner to business units by eliciting, analyzing, prioritizing, and documenting complex business requirements for high-impact ITS projects that contribute to CPS’s mission. ○ Ensure solutions are not only technically sound but also align with CPS’s broader goals, including the 5-Year Plan and other strategic initiatives. ● Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: ○ Serveasakey point of contact between business units and ITS project teams, ensuring that stakeholder needs are met while aligning projects with CPS's district-wide objectives. ○ Build and maintain strong relationships with CPS leadership and business units, facilitating ongoing communication and problem-solving. ● Solution Evaluation & Strategic Alignment: ○ Workwith the application, information security, infrastructure, and architecture teams to conduct appropriate evaluation of technology platforms, ensuring they drive value for CPS, support efficiency and security, and align with the district’s strategic goals. ○ Provide recommendations that are both practical and future-forward, supporting CPS's continuous learning and innovation goals. ● Business Case Development & Decision Support: ○ Facilitate creation of detailed business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and options evaluations to support strategic decision-making at CPS. ● Project Oversight & Operational Efficiency: ○ Engageleadership on validating and approving requirements to ensure satisfaction and value delivery.

○ Monitor testing and validation processes to ensure that all solutions meet agreed-upon requirements and are thoroughly vetted before implementation. ● Continuous Improvement & Documentation: ○ Ownthedocumentation of critical business processes, requirements, and lessons learned, ensuring that CPS benefits from ongoing process improvements and knowledge transfer. ● OtherExpectations ○ Complete onboarding and training, including any certification requirements, with the goal of achieving business analysis certification if not already achieved. ○ Participate in weekly check-ins with the Manager, IT Business Partnership to report on progress, challenges, and accomplishments. ○ Provide weekly progress reports on all projects, including time spent, challenges encountered, and status updates. ○ Establish strong relationships with business units to enhance collaboration and ensure alignment with CPS-specific tools and practices.

Type of Education Required ● Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Type and Years of Experience ● 5+years of experience in business analysis, preferably within the public sector or large institutions. ● 5+years of experience in information technology, preferably within the public sector or large institutions. ● Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams. ● Proficiency in developing business cases, conducting feasibility studies, and facilitating project documentation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ● Required ○ Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business terms. ○ Verystrong writing abilities ○ Verystrong ability to create presentations with a quality design ○ Expertise in Excel or Google Sheets ○ Expertise in business analysis tools (e.g., process modeling, requirements documentation, project management software). ○ Ability to handle competing priorities and ensure on-time project delivery. ○ Familiarity with IT project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). ● Preferred ○ Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent certification