Business Analyst - Lansing, MI at Digital Technology Solutions

DTS is looking for Business Analyst for our direct client position in Lansing, MI Top Skills & Years of Experience: - Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modeling - Experience in the estimation, planning and forecasting of projects. - Experience in the documenting and gathering business, functional or technical requirements for software projects. - Ability to organize and develop test plans and test cases working with business subject matter experts. - Prior State government experience is a plus Role description: This position will take on a leading role in completing the activities associated with Request for Proposals (RFP), estimating costs to complete projects, establishing action plans, completing impact analysis, and implementing test strategies. Serves as a liaison to vendors, and an IT system owner representing the agency for impact and strategic planning. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modeling. - Knowledge of IT project planning, development, and implementation with the ability to apply that knowledge to the development of requirements and RFP narrative. - Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and related methodologies e.g., Agile, CMMI, or other industry standard. - Knowledge of application development environments and related tools. - Experience in the estimation, planning and forecasting of projects. - Experience in the documenting and gathering business, functional or technical requirements for software projects. - Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and presentations. - Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and Visio. - Ability to draft requirements for Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of IT solutions and services. - Ability to perform project level analysis and produce project analysis documentations such as swim lanes, sequence diagrams, use cases, etc. - Ability to work on complex business problems, analyzing and evaluating current business methods and procedures for improvements. - Ability to direct and organize requirement capture activities; to establish project goals and objectives that support the DTMB and MDOC strategic plans. - Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, exercise sound judgment, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and prepare reports. - Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and enterprise technology management - Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with cross-departmental and inter-agency teams; including effective communication skills with technical and non-technical groups. - Ability to organize and develop test plans and test cases working with business subject matter experts. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree desired. Should be a degree in or related to: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communication, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics. DTS offers excellent compensation package. Contact: Kuldeep Singh Team Lead Digital Technology Solutions