Overview
Remote
Contract - W2
Skills
Budget
Estimating
Training
Stakeholder Engagement
Risk Assessment
Finance
Project Scoping
Document Management
Workflow
Collaboration
Analytics
Continuous Improvement
Evaluation
Vendor Development
Quality Assurance
Clarity
Business Analysis
Request For Proposal
Procurement
Facilitation
Interviewing
Consensus Decision-making
Communication
Documentation
Management
Requirements Elicitation
Intranet
Microsoft Office
Regulatory Compliance
Public Sector
Job Details
IT Business Analyst - SharePoint & RFP Consultant (Contract)
Location:
Ottawa, ON - Hybrid (3 days on-site/week preferred, 1 day remote possible)
Overview:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled IT Business Analyst - SharePoint & RFP Consultant to support the development of a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for a SharePoint Online implementation. This consultant will serve as the subject matter expert in SharePoint functionality, working closely with senior stakeholders, procurement specialists, and cross-functional teams to define project requirements and ensure an RFP that aligns with strategic goals and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
RFP Development Ensure training requirements are included for administrators, IT staff, and end users Collaborate with the procurement team to integrate our client's terms, controls, schedules, and workflows Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Engagement Define and validate project scope, specifying inclusions/exclusions Ensure consistent communication and consensus across all internal groups SharePoint Capabilities Alignment
Required Qualifications:
Nice to Have:
Location:
Ottawa, ON - Hybrid (3 days on-site/week preferred, 1 day remote possible)
Overview:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled IT Business Analyst - SharePoint & RFP Consultant to support the development of a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for a SharePoint Online implementation. This consultant will serve as the subject matter expert in SharePoint functionality, working closely with senior stakeholders, procurement specialists, and cross-functional teams to define project requirements and ensure an RFP that aligns with strategic goals and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
RFP Development
- Lead the creation of a clear, structured RFP outlining:
- Project objectives
- Scope
- Functional and technical requirements
- Timelines, challenges, and budget estimates
- Review existing documentation (e.g., risk assessments, third-party reports, executive briefings)
- Facilitate and document stakeholder interviews with Directors, VPs, and SMEs across departments including:
- Operations, Security, IT, Communications, Major Projects, Finance
- Translate SharePoint Online capabilities into functional business requirements
- Assess and prioritize features to be included in the RFP:
- Intelligent Intranet & Digital Workplace
- Document Management
- Workflow Automation
- Microsoft 365 Integration
- Governance & Compliance
- Secure External Collaboration
- Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Low-Code/No-Code Development
- Change Enablement
- Partner with procurement to define evaluation criteria for vendor selection
- Ensure all RFP elements are aligned with procurement policies and regulatory guidelines
- Review and refine all RFP content for clarity, accuracy, and professionalism
- Support finalization of the RFP alongside the Director and Procurement team
- Act as a convenor, bringing stakeholders and ideas together to drive consensus
- Perform related tasks necessary to support successful delivery of the RFP
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in IT Business Analysis, preferably in the public or government sector
- Proven functional SharePoint Online experience
- Demonstrated expertise in RFP development, especially for IT or platform implementations
- Experience working with internal procurement teams and stakeholder groups
- Strong facilitation, interviewing, and consensus-building skills
- Excellent communication and documentation capabilities
- Ability to manage ambiguity and guide teams through early-stage requirement gathering
Nice to Have:
- Prior experience supporting RFPs involving digital workplace or intranet transformation
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 integration projects
- Understanding of compliance, governance, and security in public sector IT environments
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