Business Analyst (On-site)

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Do you want to make an impact on the world around you? The work we do at Kyra Solutions directly impacts government entities and the citizens they serve. In Transportation practice, our solutions are designed to save lives on the roadways and in our Regulatory practice, we are designing solutions to make government digital for your accessibility. Kyra works hard to offer long-term growth potential, competitive wages, and continuous professional development for our employees.

Title: Business Analyst (On-site)

Location: Tallahassee, FL || Duration: Long-Term

Required Skills and Experience

* A minimum of (5) five years of experience working as an IT Business Analyst using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
* Demonstrated experience in business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling and mapping, and methodology development
* Ability to document user stories and write business IT system requirements
* Experience coordinating business users, technical staff, and architects to help analyze and define future needs and operations based on use cases and analysis of alternatives
* In-depth knowledge of business process design and re-engineering
* Ability to coordinate project teams and effectively conduct the initiative to meet overall objectives
* Experience communicating and working within cross-departmental teams using strong collaborative skills
* Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel
* Experience preparing status reports and providing management briefings
* Ability to provide excellent leadership and verbal, written, and negotiation skills
* Experience with meeting facilitation and documentation

Preferred Skills and Experience

* Proficiency in Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), data analysis software (e.g., Structured Query Language, Python, R, Statistical Analysis System), project management software (e.g., JIRA Software, Trello), and databases and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
* Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
* Experience working on state or federal government projects.
* Experience working with technical programming teams.
* Ability to demonstrate a take-charge, can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems.
* Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
* Knowledge of IT standards and security in a criminal justice environment.
* Positive team player with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic.
* Ability to meet or exceed deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and organize and prioritize activities.

Primary Responsibilities

* Assist the Program Manager in defining and implementing project plans and goals to support the strategy and goals of the client
* Responsible for working with IT and business leaders to create the business and program plan
* Assist in overseeing the development of business requirements and work plans impacting various business areas
* Assist the Program Manager and business leadership in actualizing business and program plans within their own area of responsibility, working with them to ensure that technical and resource decisions link to the overall IT program plan
* Lead or assist a team of business analysts in business requirement gathering sessions (Joint Application Development)
* Work closely with customers, stakeholders, and IT software developers to document business requirements
* Develop As-Is, To-Be, and other required business analysis documentation
* Develop and lead the implementation of business process improvement recommendations
* Maintain all project artifacts in accordance with Program Management Office standards and other documentation as necessary to ensure compliance with Chapter 60GG-1, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
* Serve as a liaison with users
* Follow a standard set of practices that ensure the integrity and quality of project artifacts
* Manage expectations of diverse stakeholders and provide regular briefings to executives
* Work independently as part of a larger cross-functional team
* Help with project coordination, support, and documentation

Education

* A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or other related fields, or five (5) years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable.

If you are interested in furthering your career with Kyra and help us improve the way governments serve their citizens, please send your resume, and make sure to include salary expectation, availability, and contact information. You do not want to miss this opportunity!

Why Kyra?

Founded in 1997, Kyra Solutions is a national leader of transportation technology and regulatory solutions in government. We specialize in the art and science of digital transformation in government. Our commitment to providing the highest level of service and tailored solutions has supported our consistent double-digit growth for over a decade. We are headquartered in the greater Tampa Bay area with other offices across Florida and an innovation center in Silicon Valley, CA. Because of our dedication to our employees, we have won one of the Best Companies to Work for in Florida 3 years in a row by Florida Trend magazine. Kyra has won numerous other awards including the coveted INC magazine's recognition as one of America's Fastest Growing Companies several years in a row. Kyra's commitment to our employees, to best practices in project management and business analysis, and to solution development has led to our achievement in becoming the first Project Management Institute certified company in Florida. Our proven successful track record has resulted in several prestigious awards including the State of Florida's Diversity Business of the Year Award. We are proud to be a sponsor for the TaxWatch Productivity Awards and partner to Florida TaxWatch.

Background & References

Verifiable professional references will be required along with the resume; however, references will be checked/contacted after the interview and before the project starts. Level two background check will be done on the selected candidate for employment, criminal (State & Federal), education, and others as mandated by the client. Please make sure your resume and all other information provided are accurate. Any misrepresentation will mean permanent disqualification by the client. Equal employment opportunity employer.