IT Business Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT Business Consultant in Tallahassee, FL. The scope of work the candidate will perform is broad.

Key Tasks:
* Serve as IT demand manager and primary liaison between IT and business units to facilitate effective collaboration and alignment
* Lead the collection, analysis, review, documentation and communication of business needs and requirements to the IT organization
* Conduct comprehensive business needs assessments and guide solution design processes
* Identify, propose and influence optimal business solutions that meet organizational objectives
* Negotiate deliverables and requirements across multiple business customers to ensure successful project outcomes
* Collect and document business requirements from stakeholders across all organizational units through interviews, workshops, and analysis sessions
* Assess and analyze demand patterns to identify trends, recurring requests, and evaluate feasibility against technical capabilities and constraints
* Categorize and prioritize demands by type, urgency, complexity, business impact

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or another related field
* 7+ years of combined IT and business experience
* 3+ years in business analysis, project management, or IT planning roles
* Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
* Background in both technical and business environments
* Self-Management: Must have the initiative to derive the next steps of an assignment with little guidance
* Communication: Can clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.); Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others, as well as take comprehensive notes
* Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies); Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations, or resolve a problem
* Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions utilizing critical thinking skills and analysis
* Flexibility: is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information; Can adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others
* Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others
* Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others; Can adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations
* Problem Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations accordingly
* Quality Assurance: Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques, and tools for quality assurance and control
* Professional certifications in project management (PMP), business analysis (CBAP), or IT service management (ITIL) are preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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