Lead Business Analyst

Lead Business Analyst —

Terms:

6+ Mo CT;

Location:

Remote, must be local to ATX;
Bill Rate:
Open;
Pay Rate:
Open;
Interview Process: 2 rounds of interview;
Subs: 1 role 1 slot - due 2/25

Resumes should be emailed to as.gov
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Under the direction of the WIC Technology Administration Director, the Lead WIC Business Analyst (BA) provides day-to-day direction to assigned staff and works closely with both technical and non-technical staff to plan, assess and document requirements. The Lead BA is responsible for creating and implementing a project plan that includes business and gap analysis work that supports the WIC MIS system and results in system requirement documentation.

Responsibilities include tracking and reporting on project milestones; identifying, managing, and escalating project risks and issues; and leading team members, as well as technical and non-technical subject matter experts to deliver project objectives. The Lead BA guides the team in reviewing the WIC MIS system; analyzing complex technical and business processes, prioritizing needs; and coordinates the gathering, development, and documentation of requirements.

This position works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, manages, and implements the WIC MIS requirements documentation project plan.
• Coordinates all project activities, including reviewing the current MIS, translating current MIS functionality into usable system requirements, gathering and documenting business needs and system requirements, and performing a gap analysis of existing system documentation against federal, state and program requirements.
• Utilizes project management methodologies to develop a plan for the creation and documentation of business requirements for the existing WIC MOSAIC system, ensuring accuracy and effective communication with leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Provides support, direction and guidance to team members in analyzing current systems and supporting documentation to develop business requirements and conducting a gap analysis of existing system functionality documentation against current documentation and program requirements.
• Develops expertise and assists team members in developing expertise in the assigned application, obtains stakeholder sign-off on requirements and priorities.
• Collaborates daily with team members to monitor progress, proactively identify issues, and report status.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 10 years of business analysis experience, including requirements elicitation and documentation.
• Knowledge of Project Management Framework.
• Knowledge of large-scale IT operations and information technology industry trends.
• Skill in defining all types of requirements, functional specifications, and other deliverables.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, ability to negotiate among multiple parties, resolve conflicts, and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of personnel.
• Ability to create clear, complete, and actionable requirements documentation.
• Ability to ensure accuracy in documenting system functionality and regulatory requirements.

Preferred

• 5+ years of experience with government regulations or compliance frameworks.
• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• 5+ years of experience leading a team or workgroup.
• Skill in policy interpretation and translating regulations into system requirements.
• Skill in requirements elicitation techniques such as reviewing current MIS functionality and translating into requirements.
• Relevant degrees or certifications and experience with large organizations.