Business Analyst III

Individuals in this position have demonstrated experience in the standard concepts, practices, and deliverables related to Business Analysis in support of software development projects. Understands how to gather and document requirements. Has a working knowledge of the software development lifecycle. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Some familiarity with the use of standard market Testing tools.

May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 6 years or equivalent experience in the field or in a related area.

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-THIS IS PART TIME FOR 1 YR SCHEDULE WILL BE NEGOTIATED WHEN SELECTED

The purpose of this request is to procure Business Analysis services for ODOT Information Services Branch (Support Services Delivery Section) to support ODOT's implementation of the Payroll Modernization project. The primary tasks the contractor will perform are as follows:

Contractor Shall:

• Assist the Project Manager and SME's in translating current processes into scenarios for testing.

• Serve as liaison between technology teams, support teams and business units.

• Coordinate with project manager, developers, DBAs, technical and system architects for completing Project Management Office deliverables.

• Serve as primary contact for User Validation testing and User Acceptance Testing.

• Develop and maintain Test Plan(s), Scenarios, and detailed Test Scripts for Project Team testing.

• Lead User Validation Testing and User Acceptance Testing with the Project Team members and agency staff.

• Document errors discovered during testing and work with project team to resolve and test fixes for reported errors.

• Lead any retesting efforts in cooperation with the software vendor and state agencies.

• Gather and document requirements for agency use of available data and design data interface workflows supporting use by internal ODOT systems.
• Gather and organize information about the problems to be solved or the procedures to be improved. Work with stakeholders to identify business requirements, processes and risks.
• Use best practices to carry out business process analysis, process measurements, and change management activities.

Location Requirements

Candidate must be local or willing to commute or relocate.
No preference
Additional Location Details (City, State) :

Background Verification

Standard Background Verification

Please perform the following background verification at the point of the candidate's selection for the position:

• Drug Screening (5 Panel)
• SSN Address Trace
• Statewide Criminal History
• Federal Criminal History
• US Criminal Record Locator
• National Sex Offender Registry
• Global Monitor Check

Type Category Qualification Description Competency Required Skills Database Data Analysis Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes Skills Languages SQL Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes Skills Others Test Case Development & Documentation Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes Skills Others MS Visio Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others Business Process Analysis Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes Skills Others Software Testing & Quality Assurance Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes Skills Others Communication skills both verbal and written Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes Skills Others Consolidation planning and management Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others Integration planning and strategy Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes Skills Others Project management Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others Team work Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes Skills Tools Microsoft Office Advanced (7-9 Years) Yes