Overview
Remote
On Site
Contract - W2
Skills
Systems Analysis/design
Workflow
Lifecycle Management
Enterprise Software
Functional Requirements
User Stories
Change Management
Business Process
Process Flow
Training
Testing
Acceptance Testing
Management
Public Sector
Reporting
COTS
SaaS
Customization
Analytical Skill
Critical Thinking
Clarity
Facilitation
Stakeholder Engagement
Business Strategy
Communication
Documentation
Microsoft Office
JIRA
Confluence
Microsoft Visio
MIRO
Certified Business Analysis Professional
Business Analysis
Information Systems
Job Details
Job Description
No Location preference
Location : Remote (Hartford, CT)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
We are seeking a Business Analyst with deep grants experience to play a critical role in the analysis, design, and implementation of this new solution. The Business Analyst will work closely with our state agencies, IT teams, and the selected vendor to define business requirements, evaluate configuration options and workflows, and establish a repeatable playbook to onboard new agencies over time.
This role requires strong knowledge of grants lifecycle management, enterprise solution analysis, and stakeholder alignment.
Key Responsibilities
Elicit and document detailed business, functional, and non-functional requirements across state agencies
Analyze existing grant-related processes and tools to identify commonalities, differences, and opportunities to standardize
Translate complex requirements into clear process flows, user stories, configuration documentation, and other requirement artifacts
Evaluate selected vendor solution capabilities to determine what is configurable vs. standard, communicate limitations and trade-offs, and make suggestions on enterprise standards
Act as the primary liaison between business users, technical teams, and the vendor to ensure solution alignment with business needs
Support change management and user adoption by assessing current state business process flows, defining future state process flows, and identifying solution gaps and/or training needs
Assist in testing, validation, and user acceptance efforts to ensure the solution meets business goals
Assist in developing a governance plan and framework for managing enterprise-wide changes
Assist in developing a repeatable implementation and requirements playbook for new agencies to onboard onto the grants enterprise level management system
Required Experience
7+ years of business analysis experience with large-scale technology implementations
Experience with public sector grants processes is required, including grant application, review, award, monitoring, and reporting
Experience implementing standardized enterprise solutions across disparate systems, processes, or organizations
Demonstrated success working with or implementing COTS/SaaS platforms
Proven experience coordinating across multiple government agencies or large stakeholder groups
Experience with vendor-driven solutions, including evaluating standard out of the box functionality and configuration/customization options
Required Skills
Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills, with ability to synthesize large volumes of data and complex processes into clear requirements
Proven ability to lead discovery workshops, surface misalignment, uncover unexpressed dependencies or expectations, and drive clarity on complex or conflicting needs
Ability to build trust, advise stakeholders, and facilitate consensus on acceptable solutions or options
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity in government or non-profit organizations
IIBA CBAP or similar business analysis certification
Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, public administration, information systems, or related field
No Location preference
Location : Remote (Hartford, CT)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
We are seeking a Business Analyst with deep grants experience to play a critical role in the analysis, design, and implementation of this new solution. The Business Analyst will work closely with our state agencies, IT teams, and the selected vendor to define business requirements, evaluate configuration options and workflows, and establish a repeatable playbook to onboard new agencies over time.
This role requires strong knowledge of grants lifecycle management, enterprise solution analysis, and stakeholder alignment.
Key Responsibilities
Elicit and document detailed business, functional, and non-functional requirements across state agencies
Analyze existing grant-related processes and tools to identify commonalities, differences, and opportunities to standardize
Translate complex requirements into clear process flows, user stories, configuration documentation, and other requirement artifacts
Evaluate selected vendor solution capabilities to determine what is configurable vs. standard, communicate limitations and trade-offs, and make suggestions on enterprise standards
Act as the primary liaison between business users, technical teams, and the vendor to ensure solution alignment with business needs
Support change management and user adoption by assessing current state business process flows, defining future state process flows, and identifying solution gaps and/or training needs
Assist in testing, validation, and user acceptance efforts to ensure the solution meets business goals
Assist in developing a governance plan and framework for managing enterprise-wide changes
Assist in developing a repeatable implementation and requirements playbook for new agencies to onboard onto the grants enterprise level management system
Required Experience
7+ years of business analysis experience with large-scale technology implementations
Experience with public sector grants processes is required, including grant application, review, award, monitoring, and reporting
Experience implementing standardized enterprise solutions across disparate systems, processes, or organizations
Demonstrated success working with or implementing COTS/SaaS platforms
Proven experience coordinating across multiple government agencies or large stakeholder groups
Experience with vendor-driven solutions, including evaluating standard out of the box functionality and configuration/customization options
Required Skills
Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills, with ability to synthesize large volumes of data and complex processes into clear requirements
Proven ability to lead discovery workshops, surface misalignment, uncover unexpressed dependencies or expectations, and drive clarity on complex or conflicting needs
Ability to build trust, advise stakeholders, and facilitate consensus on acceptable solutions or options
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
- High level of initiative, ownership, and organization, with expert written and verbal communication skills
- Strong documentation skills, with expertise in a variety of business analysis tools (Microsoft Office Suite, JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Miro, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity in government or non-profit organizations
IIBA CBAP or similar business analysis certification
Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, public administration, information systems, or related field
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