Business Analyst - Level 3 - 26-01321
hace 11 días
Schenectady
Job DescriptionJob Title Business Analyst – Level 3 Location Albany, NY (Onsite/Hybrid details to be confirmed) Duration 14 Months Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst Level 3 to support a large, complex enterprise transformation initiative. The selected candidate will work closely with project leadership and cross-functional teams to lead business analysis activities, manage a team of Business Analysts, and ensure high-quality requirements and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires strong leadership, deep requirements analysis expertise, and experience working on large-scale, multi-stakeholder system implementations. Key Responsibilities * Partner with the Functional Manager to lead and coordinate a team of Business Analysts * Organize, assign, and track business analysis tasks, schedules, and project artifacts * Review and ensure quality of BA deliverables and output work packages prior to stakeholder review * Create and manage business analysis documentation aligned with project methodology and standards * Schedule, facilitate, and lead stakeholder meetings, workshops, and review sessions * Conduct detailed requirements analysis of existing systems and business processes * Identify and document As-Is and To-Be business and system requirements * Collaborate with business partners to determine which rules and processes will be retained, modified, or retired within project scope * Apply prescribed business analysis tools and methodologies, including: * Context diagrams * Process flows * Use cases * Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) * User interface specifications and mockups * Elicit requirements from agency stakeholders, subject matter experts, end users, and executive teams * Ensure deliverables align with business needs, system planning, and solution design goals * Conduct peer reviews and support internal quality assurance processes * Adhere to established project timelines, milestones, and priorities * Work collaboratively with blended teams consisting of internal staff and vendor partners Mandatory Qualifications * Level III Business Analyst with 7+ years of experience on complex projects * At least 2 years in a leadership or lead Business Analyst role * 7+ years of client-focused business and requirements analysis experience, including: * Leading requirements gathering sessions * Analyzing and validating requirements * Documenting system requirements to support CI/CD environments * Preparing technology recommendations and best-fit solution proposals * 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise-level software development projects * Proven ability to work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and other Business Analysts Desired Qualifications * 5+ years of experience analyzing requirements across multiple agencies, preferably within the Human Services domain, including: * Eligibility and enrollment systems * Case management * Financial management (e.g., SNAP, HEAP, PA, Child Care) * 7+ years leading requirements gathering and analysis efforts for large initiatives * Experience implementing web-based, client-facing applications * 7+ years of experience with Agile tools and artifacts, including: * JIRA boards and sprint planning * User stories and use cases * Screen prototypes and functional specifications * Requirements management tools (e.g., Blueprint or similar) * 5 years of experience performing multiple roles (e.g., Business Analyst and Tester) * Experience assisting with roadmaps, sprint planning, and initiative execution Key Skills & Competencies * Advanced business and systems analysis * Stakeholder engagement and facilitation * Leadership and team coordination * Agile and CI/CD environments * Strong documentation and communication skills * Ability to manage priorities in complex, multi-stakeholder environments