ALTEK Information Technology, Inc. is currently recruiting for:

Sr. Business Analyst- PEGA PRPC

Title:  Sr. Business Analyst- PEGA PRPC
Location:  Owings Mills, MD
Duration:  6 Months +

***PEGA REQUIRED***

Responsibilities:
*Function as a Pega Business Architect/Analyst taking as lead role working directly with the customer and owning the design aspect for industry specific business solutions using Pega PRPC and its Solution Frameworks.
*Ability to lead and assist with identifying and defining requirements, process flows, use cases, user interface and drafts during Direct Capture of Objectives (DCO) sessions with the customers. Lead across all phases (inception through user acceptance and testing).
*Ensure the delivered product meets functional requirements based on business requirements defined and approved by the client. Work with the technical architects and the Business across all phases of implementation.
*Translate business requirements into design/application builds
*Serves as a liaison between the internal/external business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs.
*Translates business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization, manages changes to such specifications, and educates the IT organization on the direction of the business.
*Gathers information about the organization’s work processes and information flows.
*Documents existing process in technical model format using Pega DCO in order to evaluate and define new IT solutions and implementation processes.
*Possesses an understanding of technological trends and uses this knowledge to bring solutions to business groups supported to enhance the enterprise’s competitive edge.
*Investigate and analyze feasibility of low to moderately complex enhancements, automations and processes. Analyze, define and interpret business needs and issues by gathering, analyzing, documenting and validating the Business area(s) and user(s) technical (functional/non-functional) requirements.
*Participates in the creation of complex PRD (Project Requirements Document) which includes defining Business, User, functional and non-functional requirements needed for approval by Business and for use by Design, Development and Testing teams. Participates in creation of Requirements Management Plan (RMP) for complex projects and may create RMP for less complex projects, to define, organize and schedule requirements management and development activities.
*Participates in requirements analysis and verification sessions for complex projects and may lead requirements analysis and verification sessions for less complex projects.
*Participates in the tracking and management of open issues and assists in planning for resolution for complex projects. Maintain communications with technical counterparts to adopt best practices and ensure integration of specific application architecture into overall enterprise technology strategy.
*Lead testing efforts by defining, developing and implementing practices and procedures for complete end user test plans.
*Ensures all user acceptance tests are conducted and documented according to standards. Identifies and documents system deficiencies and recommends solutions.
*Responsible for overall success of user acceptance testing, including results verification and release.  Participates in the exploration of alternative business solutions for moderately complex processes, programs or applications, and may lead exploration of alternative business solutions for less complex processes, programs or applications to create, maintain and enhance business value. Works closely with system analysts to help create Proof Of Concepts (POCs) and alternative.
*Reviews, edits, analyze and create detailed documentation of business systems and user needs. Responsible for writing all documentation in clear and well organized manner. Develops key project deliverables including requirements specifications, use cases, system test cases, training and documentation and user manuals for projects of for low to moderately complex. Supports the production of Requirements Traceability Matrixes (RTM) and RTM gap analysis reports for complex enhancements, automations and implementations. May produce RTM and RTM gap analysis reports for less complex enhancements, automations and implementations.
*Use project management techniques to establish roles and responsibilities, monitor project and request status and workload, and ensure deliverables of high quality, effectiveness and timeliness. Manages assigned enhancements, automations and implementations from concept through implementation. Creates, develops and maintains project schedules for key deliverables by developing project plan, monitoring milestone completion and coordinating project progress. May lead for less complex enhancements, automations and implementations.

Requirements:
* Requires a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Business or relevant work experience in business analysis, systems analysis and/or testing background.
* 3-6 years of direct Business Analyst experience using Pega DCO.
* Certified Business Architect (CBA) certification from Pega.
* Familiar with Pega Smart BPM methodology.
* Experience with industry standard methodologies such as SDLC, RUP, Agile, SCRUM
* Work with the Engagement Lead and the LSA in scoping and sizing of the projects
* Possess advanced understanding of PRPC architecture, tools and frameworks

***For immediate consideration PLEASE apply directly to this posting with your most up-to-date resume with (8821-PEGA) in subject line of your email***

You may also apply to this posting with your most up-to-date resume at: http://www.al-tekinc.com/jobs/jobs/view/310/sr-business-analyst-pega-prpc