Business Analyst / Tester

Position: This position will be within Design, Development and Integration Branch (DDIB) within the Division of Eligibility Systems (DES).   Agency is seeking a Business Analyst/Tester who can provide functional and technical in-depth analysis and testing for a large- scale IT system. The selected candidate will work under deadlines, must be capable of handling a large workload, and must be able to work independently with only general direction. The selected candidate must have business analysis skills including knowledge of the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Experience in Microsoft products, Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Microsoft SQL Server is preferred. Knowledge of Department of Public Health policies or DCBS or DMS policy background is preferred, but not required.

Primary Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

 
The BA/Tester will be a member of a team who will be responsible for:

• Writing test plans and testing critical eligibility applications
• Participating in JAD discussions and reviewing design documents to understand the testing requirements
• Working with OATS Business Analysts as well as System Vendor staff to ensure thorough testing of system changes and functionality.
• Testing for new Local Agency Portal and Vendor Management System for Department of Public Health mainly centering around the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). 
• Documenting defects and collaborating with a team to ensure fixes have been applied correctly
• Completing smoke testing and providing support after major production releases 

 
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of recent, relevant work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Product Suites (Word, Excel, and Visio).
• 3-5+ years working in a Business Analyst/System Testing position.
• Experience defining business problems, gathering and documenting requirements, determining business solutions, and verifying solutions meet requirements.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodology.
• Ability to handle extreme workloads with general direction.
• Relationship management and facilitation skills.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient problem-solving skills.
• Strong decision-making ability.
• Must be adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and in conjunction with team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion is essential. 

 Preferred Qualifications:

Experience

• Business Analyst 5 Years (Preferred)
• Healthcare:  3 years (Preferred)
• Salesforce:  1 Year (Preferred)

SQL:  1 year (Preferred)