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Complete Description:

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

*             Understand the Client’s business requirements and business process flows and then translate them into comprehensive, accurate and quality software requirements/specifications

*             Collect and analyze the project’s business requirements and transfer that knowledge to the Systems Development team

*             Evaluate data collected through Interviews, business process analysis, surveys and or JAD (Joint Application Development) sessions

*             Provide suggestions to the Application Development team during the development stage of the software to ensure the Client’s business needs are met

*             Prepare accurate and detailed Requirements documents, User interface guides, and functional Specification documents

*             Communicate effectively with DHS Business Clients and IT staff on functional requirements like Business Rules, Screen layouts, data mapping analysis, system interfaces and GUI designs

*             Document the acquired results of the analysis and workflows as well as obtain sign-off from the appropriate client

*             Translate the Business Requirements into System Specifications, documenting data/table requirements, screen layouts, report format and contents, system functional capabilities, etc.

*             Escalate any Project related issues or potential impediments to a Project’s schedule or deliverable

*             Develop, document and execute test cases and scripts and coordinate UAT Testing with the Business Users

*             Coordinate with the Business and IT teams who are involved in the Testing process and are responsible for validating test results and or follow up on any outstanding testing issues

*             Document and manage any Change Requests related to the working Project

*             Assist the PMO office in the introduction of any new software or technology tools, Templates, Policies, Procedures, and or best practices

*             Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and keeping abreast of state of the art practices

*             Performs any other duties as assigned by Management

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

*             Familiar with developing systems via a structured SDLC methodology

*             Excellent communication skills (verbal and writing) for conducting interviews, running JAD Facilitation sessions, and conducting team meetings

*             Experienced writing Test Scripts, conducting Test runs and coordinating UAT testing with Business Users

*             Advanced skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio

*             Ability to document and analyze complex business processes and propose redesigns or areas for improvement

*             Familiar with working in a PMO office and their Tools, templates, best practices

*             Ability to make effective decisions under pressure

*             Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and information

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

*             Excellent communication skills verbal and written

*             Excellent analytical skills for presenting business and or technical solutions

*             Quickly understands business/process issues and is a good problem solver

*             Strong inter-personal skills and is a Team player

*             Creates enthusiasm among Team members

*             Manages Client expectations effectively

*             Possesses solid negotiation and persuasion skills

*             Comfortable giving Executive level presentations

EDUCATION

*             BA degree from an accredited 4 year institution

*             MBA degree preferred

*             Minimum of 5 years Business Experience as a Business Analyst, Process Analyst or Business Systems Analyst

Skills:

Prior experience functioning as a business analyst supporting application development efforts

Required 5 Years

Prior experience working with Structured Methodologies (Waterfall, etc)

Required 5 Years

Develop cases and scripts for UAT testing

Required 3 Years

Prior experience facilitating JAD Sessions

Required 3 Years

Solid experience preparing accurate and detailed Requirements documents, and functional Specification documents

Required 5 Years

Familiarity with ASP.NET, SQL Server or Visual Studio 2010

Highly desired

Experience working in a PMO office and their Tools, templates, best practices

Desired

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Required