EDBI Business Analyst
Company: Rapid Technologies LLC
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
Short Description:
Due to the growing demand for IT systems and solutions, Department
of Health and Human Services is seeking an experienced IT Business
Analyst to join our team in supporting the implementation &
management of various software development projects
Complete Description:
- The Business Analyst will report as a member of the IT Project
Management Bureau but will primarily work with the EDBI Data
Warehouse team.
- The Business Analyst will be responsible to work with
stakeholders and identify and analyze business requirements and
opportunities, determine functional specifications for IT
solutions, gather all necessary information for reporting
development, and ensure other various needs of the
business.
- The successful candidate will have a strong background in
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile
frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban. Experience with project
management tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA is highly
desirable.
- As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with
cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and
alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document
business requirements for new software initiatives or enhancements
to existing applications.
- Work with the EDBI Data Warehouse team to develop and maintain
data models, ETL processes, and data quality controls to ensure the
accuracy and consistency of the data warehouse.
- Work with the EDBI Data Warehouse team to develop and maintain
reporting and analytics.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure that the work is
coordinated and aligned with broader goals and priorities.
- Analyze complex data and systems to identify patterns, trends,
and opportunities for improvement.
- Define dashboards and ad-hoc reports that meet the needs of
stakeholders.
- Facilitate meetings with stakeholders and IT teams to review
requirements, solutions, and issues.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and status
reports to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within
budget.
- Work with the Project Management Office to ensure that projects
are aligned with organizational priorities and goals.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders
and IT teams to ensure that solutions meet business needs and are
well-understood by all parties.
- Identify and escalate issues and risks to project sponsors and
stakeholders in a timely manner, and work with them to develop and
implement mitigation plans.
- Develop and maintain documentation, such as requirements
documents, design documents, and user manuals, to support ongoing
maintenance and use of the data warehouse and BI systems.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices related
to data warehousing, business intelligence, and Health and Human
Services, and apply this knowledge to inform decisions and
recommendations.
Other Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain project work items such as business
requirement documents, user stories, use cases, workflow diagrams,
and test plans.
- Utilize project management tools such as Azure DevOps,
Microsoft Project, and Power BI to create user stories, track and
monitor project progress, manage tasks, and report on project
status to stakeholders.
- Assist in the development and implementation of user acceptance
testing (UAT) strategies, ensuring that solutions meet business
requirements and expectations.
- Support change management efforts by facilitating user
demos/training, documenting processes, and providing guidance on
the adoption of new processes, systems, and features.
- Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements
and provide recommendations for enhancing efficiency and
effectiveness.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information
Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, and/or a
combination of education/certification and work
experience.
- A minimum 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or
Project Manager, with a preferred focus on SDLC and Agile
methodologies.
- Ability to analyze business strategies and user needs, document
specifications, and translate business objectives into proper
system requirements and specifications.
- Working experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
or relational database software
- Working knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban,
and familiarity with Agile project management tools like Azure
DevOps or JIRA.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word,
PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders at
various levels of the organization.
- Guide stakeholders through business case development for new
applications/functionality, including cost benefit analysis, risks
and issues, and impact analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen
attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and manage
time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with state government operations and processes is a
large plus.
Keywords: Rapid Technologies LLC, Des Moines , EDBI Business Analyst, Professions , Des Moines, Iowa
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