Engagement Type
Contract
Short Description
Division
of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking candidate for documenting home-grown
systems in IFA\\IEDA\\ITG for future modernization.
Complete Description
Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking candidate for documenting home-grown systems in IFA\\IEDA\\ITG for modernization.
This position REQUIRES candidate to be IN THE OFFICE 4 DAYS PER WEEK from 8 AM to 4:30 PM in a BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT.
Position will extend on 7/1/26
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) provides
adaptable, secure, and cost-effective technology services and solutions for the
Department of Management [DOM] and its Partners. We manage all State of Iowa
Executive Branch IT assets, projects, and resources, as well as providing
technology and expertise to support Iowa s citizens and families. DOM DoIT does
this by consistently delivering top tier performance and value to citizens as a
trusted partner and service provider.
DoIT is committed to the pursuit of creative and innovative
solutions that enable our agency to help Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable,
and self-sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide. We
strive for an IT culture that identifies the newest, most effective solutions
through discovery, open discussion and collaboration. We have fun together,
care about each other, and take pride in the solutions we provide. We believe
in continuously optimizing our processes, refining our solutions, and improving
ourselves for the benefit of the Iowans we serve.
Job Description - Responsibilities of the Business Analyst
role include but are not limited to:
NOTE: Contractor must bring significant experience DATA MAPPING and DATA MODELING
Working directly with business leaderships, SMEs, and
technical partners on system-aligned teams, to gather and document requirements
for various Iowa applications and systems.
Creating, presenting and maintaining user stories,
acceptance criteria and designing documents in DoIT defined systems to be used
by team members at all levels.
Directly responsible for documenting, tracing,
maintaining, prioritizing, and assessing changes to business practices,
workflows, and associated system processes.
May act in the role of project manager / quality assurance
analyst for smaller efforts.
Conducting research to query data, analyze problems, and
determine solutions, such as the installation of alternate methods and
procedures, implementing changes in processing methods, or the redesign of
products or services.
Consistently updating project information, statuses,
risks, issues, and timelines for reporting purposes.
Working within an agile methodology framework with a focus
on delivering value while adjusting rapidly to produce the most effective
outcome.
May be called upon to participate in database and forms
analysis.
A successful candidate for this role is expected to possess
the following skills and experience:
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication
skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of team members,
including executives, managers, IT professionals, and subject matter experts.
Experience in process mapping, group facilitation, data
gathering and analysis, and all phases of a project life cycle (requirements,
design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, training, and
measuring effectiveness.)
Experience delivering software as part of an Agile
delivery team.
Strong ability to work effectively and autonomously
against deadlines and potential priority shifts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel,
Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
Experience with requirement gathering software such as
Azure DevOps, TFS, Jira, or RTC.
Ability to analyze business strategies and user needs,
document specifications, and translate business objectives into proper system
requirements and specifications.
Guide stakeholders through business case development for
new applications/functionality, including cost benefit analysis, risks and
issues, and impact analysis.
Ability to recognize value through benefit realization,
avoidance of cost, new opportunities, and organizational modernization.
Experience with continuous process improvement via
underlying technologies and system support.
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required/Desired | Amount | of Experience |
| Experience working on large, complex IT systems | Required | 8.0 | Years |
| Experience with Data Mapping and Data Modeling | Required | 5.0 | Years |
| Experience eliciting requirements, writing user stories and design documents, defining acceptance criteria, testing outcomes, and facilitating | Required | | |
| communication between business stakeholders, developers, and project teams. | Required | 8.0 | Years |
| Experience with SDLC procedures and system development methodologies. | Required | 8.0 | Years |
| Experience managing stakeholder expectations and priorities. | Required | 8.0 | Years |
| Experience working within a project governance structure (methodology, required templates, and reporting). | Required | 8.0 | Years |
| Excellent task management skills. Ability to balance and manage multiple tasks, with changing priorities, in a cross-functional environment. | Required | 8.0 | Years |
| Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, and project activities, simultaneously, while meeting established deadlines. | Required | 8.0 | Years |
| Experience with Microsoft development platforms and software. | Required | 8.0 | Years |
| Experience in an Agile environment. | Required | 6.0 | Years |
| Experience with Application Lifecycle Management [ALM] tools; Microsoft s Team Foundation Server (TFS), Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS), | Required | | Years |
| Azure DevOps (ADO), Atlassian s Jira, IBM s Rational Team Suite (RTC). | Required | 5.0 | Years |
| Working experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or other relational database software. | Required | 5.0 | Years |
| Familiarity with advanced information management practices, data modeling standards, and/or architecture design and analysis. | Required | 3.0 | Years |
| Bachelor s degree in management information systems, Business, or related field, and/or relevant experience | Required | 8.0 | Years |
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