Senior Project Manager with Business Analyst Experience job vacancy

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Candidate must have Technical Business Analyst Experience

Role: IA-HHS-BA6-Technical Business Analyst

Client: State of Iowa

Location: Walnut Des Moines IA(Hybrid)

Interview: Web Cam Interview Only

Experience: 9+

Short Description:The Business Analyst will participate in all phases of the Systems Development Lifecycle [SDLC] including eliciting and defining Requirements for Design, Development, Testing, & Implementation of software systems & processes, to meet the business needs.

Complete Description:Note: The expectation is that contractors will be onsite for the first 30 days before being allowed to work fully remote. This contract will renew on 7/1.Due to the growing demand for IT systems and solutions, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to join our team in supporting the implementation and management of various software development projects. 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.• Act as a liaison between business units, development teams, and management, to ensure seamless communication and project execution.• Develop a deep understanding of HHS business processes, applications, and systems to facilitate the implementation of effective solutions.• Create and maintain project artifacts such as business requirement documents, user stories, use cases, workflow diagrams, and test plans.• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure continuous improvement in project delivery.• 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

work experience.• A minimum of 6 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 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 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.

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Candidate experienceExperience working on large, complex IT systemsRequired6 Experience eliciting requirements, writing user stories & design docs, defining acceptance criteria, testing outcomes, and facilitatingRequired communication between business stakeholders, developers, and project teams.Required6 Experience with SDLC procedures and system development methodologies.Required5 Experience managing stakeholder expectations and priorities.Required5 Experience working within a project governance structure (methodology, required templates, and reporting).Required5 Excellent task management skills. Ability to balance and manage multiple tasks, with changing priorities, in a cross-functional environment. RequiredRequired5 Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, and project activities, simultaneously, while meeting established deadlines. Required 5Required5 Experience with Microsoft development platforms and software.Desired5 Experience in an Agile environmentDesired5 Experience with Application Lifecycle Management [ALM] tools; Microsoft’s Team Foundation Server (TFS), Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS),Desired Azure DevOps (ADO), Atlassian’s Jira, IBM’s Rational Team Suite (RTC).Desired5 Working experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or other relational database software.Nice to have2 Familiarity with advanced information management practices, data modeling standards, and/or architecture design and analysis.Nice to have2 Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Business, or related field, and/or relevant certifications and work experience.Desired6

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ID	#49596574
State	Iowa
City	Des moines
Job type	Contract
Salary	USD $50 - $60 50 - 60
Source	Waynsys Inc.
Showed	2023-03-31
Date	2023-03-30
Deadline	2023-05-29
Category	Et cetera
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Senior Project Manager with Business Analyst Experience

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