Business Analyst--Local to Michigan--15+ Years exp required

References are required for this position. Please include a separate attachment with your submission that includes 2-3 professional references. Each reference should include the name, email, phone number, and their position title/company name. If your candidate has a LinkedIn, the manager has requested a link to their profile be included at the top of the resume. This is required. The State of Michigan is looking for: Business Analyst 5
Max Bill Rate: $70.57/hour Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- Minimum 12+ years of experience as a true Business Analyst REQUIRED
- Expertise in reviewing technical designs and specifications for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to established quality standards. Strong experience in responsive design application development, with a focus on creating human-centric design solutions.
- Skilled in identifying gaps in existing software systems and designing solutions that meet business needs, whether through building new features, integrating third-party applications, or enhancing legacy systems.
- Ability to break down complex business requirements into actionable tasks for development teams, while ensuring that technical constraints and limitations are considered.
- 8+ years of experience eliciting business requirements and translating them into detailed technical design documents in partnership with application and solution architects, guiding the design and development of large-scale application projects. Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role. - Will close submissions on: 2/20/26 at 10am EST
- Interview Process: Interviews will be held in person at the MSP Headquarters. Candidates MUST be available for an in-person interview. - Candidates selected for an interview must present a valid ID to the manager during the interview.
- Duration: 1 year with possible extension
- Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule (2-5 days onsite/week). NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Resources will need to be onsite from day one, 2-5 days per week at the manager's discretion.
- Local candidates ONLY. Candidates must be located within 2 hours of Dimondale, MI at time of submission. Full Job Description Attached

Resume, RTR, coversheet, and references are required for submission.

Required skills:

• Minimum of 12+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with a proven track record of understanding the business processes and their requirements and translating it into technical requirements.
• 8+ years of experience eliciting business requirements and translating them into detailed technical design documents in partnership with application and solution architects, guiding the design and development of large-scale application projects.
• Expertise in reviewing technical designs and specifications for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to established quality standards. Strong experience in responsive design application development, with a focus on creating human-centric design solutions.
• Knowledgeable about current software development best practices, including Agile, DevOps, and modern programming languages and frameworks
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex business issues, propose effective solutions, and make data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Proficient in using process modeling tools for creating flowcharts, data models, and business process diagrams.
• Familiar with industry standards, including legacy, core, and emerging technologies, as well as business process mapping and re-engineering techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure alignment on goals, while translating complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead discussions with developers and architects to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical limitations, ensuring that the right solutions are implemented.
• Collaborate closely with development, quality assurance, and infrastructure teams to ensure business needs are understood, technical solutions are aligned, and software is delivered on time and within scope.
• Analyze raw data gathered by the project team and apply the appropriate tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights and drive decision-making.
• Determine whether to build a custom solution or purchase off-the-shelf software based on business needs and technical feasibility.
• Assess when to modernize legacy systems, integrate existing solutions, or build entirely new applications, considering the business context and technical landscape.
• Lead initiatives by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring successful project delivery on time and within scope, while mentoring junior BAs by sharing best practices and providing guidance to support their professional growth and success.

Detailed skills required:

• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical teams (developers, testers, architects) and business stakeholders (product owners, project managers, executives), ensuring clear understanding of business needs and technical capabilities.
• Strong experience working in Agile or Hybrid environments (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), translating business needs into user stories for IT development teams, with familiarity in other SDLC methodologies such as Waterfall.
• Solid understanding of how software applications integrate with other enterprise systems and databases, enabling the creation of cohesive and scalable solutions.
• Familiar with IT infrastructure, including cloud computing, APIs, middleware, and other technical solutions that could impact software development choices (e.g., legacy vs. emerging technologies).
• Skilled in identifying gaps in existing software systems and designing solutions that meet business needs, whether through building new features, integrating third-party applications, or enhancing legacy systems.
• Ability to break down complex business requirements into actionable tasks for development teams, while ensuring that technical constraints and limitations are considered.