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Business Analyst

Hybrid in Lansing, MI, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago

Contract W2

Contract Independent

6 Months

Hybrid

$1 - $1/hr

OP Consulting Group LLC

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Job Details

Skills

BUSINESS ANALYST
GRANT MANAGEMENT
SDLC
NEXSYS
AZURE DEVOPS
MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT
MICROSOFT OFFICE

Summary

Position Description
Position Overview:
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the Office of Educational Supports (OES) in enhancing and maintaining the Consolidated Application within the NexSys platform. This application is critical for distributing federal formula grants to Michigan Local Education Agencies.

This role will serve as a strategic liaison between OES, regional field services consultants and managers, internal MDE cross-office teams (including the Office of Systems, Evaluation, and Technology - OSET), the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB), and vendor partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting business areas to complete business requirements, perform user acceptance testing, supporting end user documentation and training, with proven leadership experience in cross-functional environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external consultants.
- Act as the primary point of contact for field consultants regarding application issues.
- Communicate issue status, resolutions, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
Operational & Technical Liaison
- Manage and prioritize operational support requests and enhancement tickets in Azure DevOps.
- Collaborate with OSET and vendor teams to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
- Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
Leadership & Team Coordination
- Lead and mentor a team of business analysts.
- Delegate tasks effectively and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Facilitate and lead requirement-gathering sessions with both business and technical teams.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Maintain comprehensive documentation on the project SharePoint site.
- Ensure all process changes and decisions are well-documented and accessible.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

4 + years of proven experience as a business analyst.
2 + years of experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs.
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Leadership capabilities in cross-functional team environments.
Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Office.

Desired Interview Dates/Times:
Thursday July 16th, 2026:
1:00 – 2:00 PM,
2:30 – 3:30 PM,
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday July 17th, 2026:
9:00 – 10:00 AM,
10:30 – 11:30 AM,
1:00 – 2:00 PM,
1:30 – 2:30 PM,
3:30 – 4:30 PM
1^st round interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams with a potential 2^nd round in-person.
Desired Start Date: Monday August 3^rd; start date is flexible
Work location is hybrid, 2 days in office are required (Tuesday & Wednesday preferred) and 3 days working from home. (Candidate can be full time in office, if desired.)
Contract Length: 6 months.
• Contract may be extended to 12 months based on capacity and budget.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91138017
Position Id: 26-00725
Posted 8 hours ago

Company Info

About OP Consulting Group LLC

OP Consulting Group was formed by an IT Consultant who was frustrated with the current practices in the staffing industry. With a determination to bring change in the staffing practices, we came up with some bold business practices. We also offer complimenting services of Training and Consulting.

We are not just a middleman but are your partner to help turn your goals into reality. We do not see a job opportunity as a single transaction but the beginning of a long-term relationship.

OP Consulting Group’s promises to you are:
• Upfront and transparent pay rate
• We keep low margins
• Frequent and proactive communication of submission status
• We only work with direct clients or prime vendors
• On-time payment

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