Business Analyst

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Business Analyst (HYBRID) (3-4 DAYS/WEEK ON SITE)

Job Description:

The client is looking for a Senior Business Analyst with 10+ years of experience to assist with the implementation of a new Computer-Aided Dispatch, Case Management, and Records Management System.

This position will be joining an established project team assisting the agency with selecting a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) vendor and implementing the vendor’s product to meet the organizational needs of the agency.

Responsibilities:

Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders and other project team members to elicit, document, and clarify business requirements for the procurement and implementation of an IT system. This involves conducting interviews, surveys, workshops, and analyzing existing documentation.

Requirements Analysis: Analyze and prioritize business requirements to ensure they are clear, complete, and aligned with the organization's goals. Identify potential conflicts or inconsistencies in requirements and propose solutions.

Process Modeling: Create and document business process models, workflows, and diagrams to provide a visual representation of current and future processes. This helps in identifying areas for improvement.

Data Analysis: Analyze and model data to understand how information flows within the organization. This may include data mapping, data profiling, and ensuring data quality.

Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams. Ensure that communication is effective, and that everyone involved understands the project's objectives and progress.

Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential risks associated with IT projects, including technical, operational, and business risks. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Cost-Benefit Analysis: Evaluate the costs and benefits of proposed IT solutions to help stakeholders make informed decisions about project prioritization and resource allocation.

Testing Support: Assist in the development of test plans, test cases, and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure that the solution meets business requirements.

Change Management: Support change management efforts by helping stakeholders adapt to new processes or systems. Develop training materials and conduct training sessions as needed.

Quality Assurance: Ensure that the final deliverables meet defined quality standards and align with the original business requirements.

Documentation: Create and maintain project documentation, including business requirement documents, project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency within the organization. Propose and implement enhancements to existing systems and processes.

Vendor Management: Collaborate with third-party vendors and suppliers to evaluate and select IT solutions or services that meet business needs.

Post-Implementation Support: Provide support after the implementation of IT solutions to address any issues, monitor system performance, and make necessary adjustments.

Compliance and Security: Ensure that IT solutions comply with industry regulations and security standards. Collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data.

Data Privacy: Ensure that data privacy and protection requirements are considered and integrated into IT solutions.

Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of IT projects and make data-driven recommendations for improvements.

Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, understanding their needs, and ensuring their satisfaction with IT solutions and services.

Required Skills/Experience:

Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders and other project team members to elicit, document, and clarify business requirements. Required 10 Years

Requirements Analysis: Analyze and prioritize business requirements to ensure they are clear, complete, and aligned with the organization's goals Required 10 Years

Process Modeling-Create and document business process models, workflows, and diagrams to provide visual representation of current and future processes Required 10 Years

Data Analysis: Analyze and model data to understand how information flows within the organization. Required 10 Years

Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams. Required 10 Years

Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential risks associated with IT projects, including technical, operational, and business risks Required 10 Years

Cost-Benefit Analysis: Evaluate the costs and benefits of proposed IT solutions Required 10 Years

Testing Support: Assist in the development of test plans, test cases, and participate in user acceptance testing Required 10 Years

Change Management: Support change management efforts by helping stakeholders adapt to new processes or systems Nice to have 10 Years

Quality Assurance: Ensure that the final deliverables meet defined quality standards Required 10 Years

Documentation: Create and maintain project documentation Required 10 Years

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency within the organization Required 10 Years

Vendor Management: Collaborate with third-party vendors and suppliers to evaluate and select IT solutions Required 10 Years

Post-Implementation Support: Provide support after the implementation of IT solutions Required 10 Years

Compliance and Security: Ensure that IT solutions comply with industry regulations and security standards Required 10 Years

Data Privacy: Ensure that data privacy and protection requirements are considered and integrated into IT solutions Required 10 Years

Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of IT projects Required 10 Years

Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders Required 10 Years

Must be able to work independently and within a team environment to meet the agency’s need Required 10 Years

Implementation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software packages as a fully Cloud-based or hybrid cloud/on-premises implementation. Required 5 Years

Possess strong organization, administrative, analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills Required 10 Years

Professional certification in Business Analysis, such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Professional of Business Analysis (PBA) Required 10 Years

Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with internal customers in nontechnical terms Required 10 Years

Proficient with Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, TEAMS, Visio, PowerPoint) Required 10 Years

Pass an agency administered criminal and financial background check. Required

Experience working in law enforcement or military organizations a plus. Required

Experience with the Virginia Public Procurement Process Required

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Company DescriptionAstyra Corporation is a staffing and consulting company that is locally owned and operated right here in the heart of RVA. Astyra offers a unique approach to solving the business challenges of its clients. After being in business for over 20 years, we have evolved and grown - smart ideas, ingenuity and never settling for failure are our hallmark traits. We are locals with a national presence and need a like-minded; client-focused professional who wants to make a difference every day.Company DescriptionAstyra Corporation is a staffing and consulting company that is locally owned and operated right here in the heart of RVA. Astyra offers a unique approach to solving the business challenges of its clients. After being in business for over 20 years, we have evolved and grown - smart ideas, ingenuity and never settling for failure are our hallmark traits. We are locals with a national presence and need a like-minded; client-focused professional who wants to make a difference every day.

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