We are looking for Business Analyst to work at various locations with in USA.
Only direct candidates need apply (no third parties)
EEO: Innovozen IT Solutions Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer, registered with eVerify, USC/GC/H1B /OPT EAD and others legally authorized to work in the USA are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
· Assist with the selection of strategies, policies, programs, and procedures for achieving the objectives and goals of the development needs.
· Provide research and input for the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Requests for Proposals (RFP).
· Assist the Senior level with the Contract Change Notices (CNN).
· Research and provide input in the creation of project plans, SUITE, and SEM documentation.
· Work with division clients to gather and organize requirements for IT solutions.
· Revise program specifications based on test results.
· Participate in artifact reviews with peers, system specialists, Enterprise Security and other DTMB entities to ensure IT solutions and applications adhere to DTMB and agency policies, standards, or guidelines.
· Identify security requirements and standards.
· Assist Senior Business Analyst to become familiar with Enterprise Architecture Solution Assessment (EASA), Hosting document and Firewall Rules.
· Assist with design and document IT solutions that are State of Michigan standard technology.
· Draft Local Change Board documents.
· Develop training content.
· Design, develop, and implement test plans for applications or subsystems.
· Create or collect test data and execute approved tests to determine the accuracy of program logic to produce desired results.
· Assist in differentiating between defects and new requirements.
· Provide defect tracking log entry information.
· Assist with post implementation of RFCs (application changes, infrastructure changes, etc.)
· Maintain/update system documentation because of system upgrades.
· Monitors applications during peak production times.
· Produces Local Change Board documents and creates RFCs.
· Assists in creation/modification of project management documents by applying DTMB project management methodology to IT solutions that support the client agency(s).
· Assist in maintaining effective communication with DTMB vendors and agency staff relating to project-level metrics.
· Performs tasks for internal/external security and standards review.
· Assist in ICE Audits.
· Assist in evaluation of impact and risks to existing IT solutions due to proposed legislation, enhancement requests, changes in governmental processes or procedures.
· Participates in assigned task forces, special committees, and/or research groups.
· Evaluate, estimate, and gather business requirements for incoming technical requests.
· Technical research and investigation
· Setup and coordinate work tasks for DTMB support teams and vendors.
· Provide on-going customer communication in all capacities (meeting, status updates, testing, follow- up)
· Ensure that there is appropriate and beneficial integration between business and Technology.
· Inform management of issues and risks as they arise and statuses in a timely manner as they change.
· Prepare status reports for the project stakeholders in accordance with the communication plan.
· Participate in any DTMB or statewide IT initiatives as necessary, appropriate, and required by supervisor.
· Lead assigned task forces, special committees and/or research groups.
· Attend staff meetings, informal and formal training classes, seminars, and conferences.
· Stay abreast of new technology and advanced concepts through training and reading whitepapers.
· Serve as liaison between the clients, vendors, outside consultants, technical teams, and other areas within DTMB.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· Knowledge of fundamental Project Management Methodology (PMM)
· Knowledge of MS Project or other project-tracking tools
· Knowledge of the fundamental concepts and operating principles of data communications and data processing hardware and software.
· Knowledge of application development environments and related tools.
· Knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques, and methodologies of data processing systems analysis.
· Knowledge of object-oriented application design techniques and tools.
· Knowledge of .Net application development tools.
· Knowledge of Client-server environments
· Knowledge of compliance with ADA
· Ability to gather and analyze facts, define problems, and devises solutions.
· Ability to use programming procedures and techniques in the implementation of computer programs.
· Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare clear and concise graphs and charts.
· Ability to conduct interviews and establish and maintain effective relationships with systems users.
· Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and conduct correspondence related to the work.
· Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience.
· Ability to work under pressure.
Highly Desirable:
· Experience with Microsoft Dynamics365
· Experience with Microsoft DevOps
· Experience with Microsoft Office products.
· Knowledge of application security
· Knowledge of systems development methodology.