Overview
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Skills
senior business analyst
business process modeling
requirements documentation
process improvement
data analysis
test plans
test cases
waterfall methodology
agile methodology
user stories
stakeholder management
business process models
actionable insights
analytical skills
problem-solving
IT governance
IT GRC
higher education IT
cross-functional collaboration
communication skills
CBAP certification
business requirements elicitation
solution requirements
technical documentation
productivity tools
technology transformation
system validation
business analysis
onsite hybrid work
test case creation
test plan creation
business strategy alignment
independent work
technology implementations
university IT projects
higher education preferred
director of IT GRC
data-driven decisions
business analyst certification
information technology
Virginia State University
ITS
remote flexibility
business administration
office productivity tools
agile business analyst
waterfall business analyst
technology domain experience
Job Details
Engagement Type
Contract
Short Description
Client is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst (BA) to identify business needs, analyze data, and develop solution requirements to improve efficiency and productivity within the institution.
Complete Description
Information Technology Services (ITS) at Virginia State University (VSU) is seeking a Business Analyst (BA) to identify business needs, analyze data, and develop solution requirements to improve efficiency and productivity within the institution in close alignment with business strategies and goals. This position will play a key role in technology transformations and implementations across the University.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements Documentation: Create detailed documentation of business requirements, processes, and solutions, including business process models and reports.
Process Improvement: Evaluate current business processes and identify areas for improvement, proposing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Testing and Validation: Participate in testing new systems and processes to ensure they meet business requirements and function as intended.
Data Analysis: Gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and insights that inform business decisions.
Skills and Qualifications
Technical Skills: Experience with business process modeling and general office productivity tools is required.
Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to stakeholders.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and generate actionable insights, is preferred.
Required Experience:
o 10+ years of experience working in technology domains. (Higher education preferred.)o 5+ years of experience eliciting and documenting business requirements and user stories in Waterfall and Agile project environments.o 5+ years of experience creating test plans and test cases.o 5+ years of demonstrated ability to work independently with some guidance on work product.
Education: A bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred, but not required. A relevant Business Analyst certification (e.g., CBAP) is a plus.
Work Environment
Setting: Primarily onsite with options for remote work.
Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required/Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and generate actionable insights | Required | 10 | Years |
| Experience eliciting and documenting business requirements and/or user stories in Waterfall and Agile project environments | Required | 10 | Years |
| Experience developing business process models | Required | 7 | Years |
| Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to stakeholders | Required | 5 | Years |
| Proven ability to work independently with some guidance on assigned work product | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Extensive experience creating test plans and test cases | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
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