M-3/22 - 707127 - Business Analyst - Remote & Atlanta, GA (downtown)

** This position is currently remote - however, the selected candidate must be available to report onsite in downtown Atlanta as directed by the client. Candidates must currently be local to Atlanta area. **Our direct client has an opening for Business Analyst # 707127. This position is for 12+ months, with option of extension, and will be worked remotely at this time (must work EST business hours). However, the selected candidate must be available to report onsite in downtown Atlanta as directed by the client.If you are interested, please submit the following:YOUR CURRENT RESUMEYOUR HOURLY RATE Max rate is $52.08/hr W2 or $57/hr C2C direct C2C only, (no employers - no Subvendors allowed)Below is the job description Resumes due ASAP Description:The Business Analyst will support the Server Applications Team within the Office of Information Technology and will be responsible for interfacing with the business unit to review requirements, lead JAD sessions, schedule meetings, prepare test plans, and create system requirement documents for use by system analyst to produce detail design documents for specific projects. Role and Responsibilities:Facilitates training for business usersAnalyzes business requirements and proposes effective and user-friendly solutions to business stakeholdersAssists in the development phase and serves as a strong liaison between development team and business stakeholdersConsults with vendors or technical staff to ensure functionality of automated system is consistent with laws, regulations and best practice standards; ensures that users adhere to relevant laws, regulations and best practice standardsDevelops change management plans for transition to new or upgraded systemsDocuments business processes for users of new or upgraded systemParticipate in evaluation of new technologies or solutions to improve service and efficiency of systemsParticipates in establishment of standards and procedures to be used in development of systemsProvides customer support for maintenance of systemsResearches and analyzes system/user problems by applying a variety of analytical and research techniquesTests or coordinates testing of new installations or upgradesPerforms other professional responsibilities as assigned by supervisorQualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or universityANDFive (5) years experience as an IT Business Analyst (requirements gathering, business process mapping.)Preferred Qualifications:Experience implementing business analysis techniques.Experience with various project life cycles and methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, project management, etc.)Experience executing project life cycle from end to end and involvement in all phases of project life cycle.Experience with Use Case Modeling [e.g., Specifications, Packages, Diagrams]Experience facilitating user requirements sessionsExperience conducting Joint Application Development (JAD) sessionsExperience supporting the business in conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT)Experience writing use casesExcellent analytical skillsExperience documenting Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs) and Traceability MatricesExcellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skillsStrong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Visio and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environmentRequired/Desired Skills:A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field - RequiredExperience implementing business analysis techniques - Required - 8 YearsExperience with various project life cycles and methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, project management, etc.) - Required - 8 YearsExperience executing project life cycle from end to end and involvement in all phases of project life cycle. - Required - 8 YearsExperience with Use Case Modeling [e.g., Specifications, Packages, Diagrams] and Experience facilitating user requirements sessions - Required - 8 YearsExperience conducting Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions and Experience supporting the business in conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) - Required - 8 YearsExperience writing use cases - Required - 8 YearsExperience documenting Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs) and Traceability Matrices - Required - 8 YearsStrong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Visio and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment - Required - 8 YearsExcellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills - Required - 8 Years

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