Job Description: | Under general supervision, the Business Analyst supports the development, enhancement, and maintenance of program-related information systems. This role collaborates with IT professionals, program staff, and external partners to ensure system requirements, design, and functionality align with federal and state policy. Key Responsibilities • Partner with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business needs and functional requirements for new or enhanced systems. • Review and validate system design documents to ensure alignment with requirements and program policies. • Develop test plans, performance criteria, and user scenarios; execute system testing to confirm expected outcomes and identify defects. • Assist with data conversion activities from existing systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Support system implementation, coordinating with affected entities on rollout, communication, and training. • Provide user support and help desk services for assigned systems, troubleshooting issues and facilitating resolution. • Maintain and update system reference tables, configuration settings, and security profiles. • Interpret federal and state regulations to ensure system functionality remains compliant. • Develop user documentation, including procedures, training materials, and manuals. • Identify root causes of system or process issues and recommend corrective actions. • Conduct training sessions or workshops on new or updated system processes. • Prepare and submit system defect reports and monitor remediation progress. • Stay current with program policies and rule changes that impact system requirements. Typical Tools & Platforms Used • Requirements gathering and documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, SharePoint). • Process modeling and visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, Figma). • Project management and collaboration platforms (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, Microsoft Teams). • Testing and quality assurance tools (e.g., Azure DevOps Test Plans, manual test case management spreadsheets). • Data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL for basic data queries). • Help desk/ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Salesforce Case Management). • Workflow and system configuration interfaces relevant to the program’s automated systems.
Other Duties • Participate in staff meetings, project team activities, and training opportunities. • Prepare activity reports, status updates, and other required documentation. • Perform related administrative and project tasks as assigned. |