Elect Business Analyst (Remote - Richmond, VA)

Elect Business Analyst (Remote Richmond, VA)

We are looking to hire a candidate with the skills sets mentioned and experience for a client within a local government agency. This is a Remote role out of Richmond, VA.

Job Summary:

The Virginia Department of Elections is seeking an Agile Business Systems Analyst with a minimum of 5 years of experience to work on a software development project.

Key Responsibilities:

ELECT is seeking a Business Analyst who is proficient in gathering and documenting business requirements for complex data solutions. Experience with data analytics, reporting, data engineering, or enterprise application implementation. Someone who can deliver written project deliverables and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Mandatory Skills/Preferred Skills/Education:

• At least 6+ years of Business Analysis experience.
• 5+ years of Data Modernization initiatives in Azure is preferred Familiarity with Microsoft data (highly desired).
• 5+ years of engineering tools experience (e.g., SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Databricks), is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience using data visualization tools like Power BI is preferred.
• At least 4+ years of election experience is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of focused experience on data analytics, reporting, data engineering, or enterprise application implementation.
• 5+ years of proven working experience as a business systems analyst for medium to large projects.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with agile delivery teams and other technical staff, business partners and vendors.
• Able to lead requirements- gathering sessions, including workshops, interviews, and document analysis, to capture detailed business needs
• Able to accurately translate system and business requirements into epics, features and stories.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data mapping and data integration techniques.
• Able to write UAT test scripts and require proficiency in UAT testing.
• Able to identify and document project risks and actions to mitigate risks.
• Able to track requirements throughout the SDLC lifecycle.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite, VISIO, Draw.io, ADO, JIRA and Confluence.
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal direct supervision.
• Excellent client-facing and internal Required communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Other job specifications:

• Employment Type: Corp. to Corp. (C2C).
• Location: Remote Richmond, VA.
• Rate: $45 - $50/hour on C2C.
• Interview: 2-3 rounds including technical.