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Apex
Job Details
Job#: 2085964
Job Description:
**Candidates must be local to Michigan**
Business Analyst
We are looking for someone who understands and has experience with the software development lifecycle as they will be managing work requests to support operational support needs for web applications and gather requirements for project initiatives. This role is the liaison between the technical team and the business client. This will be about 90% of the time for this resource. This is a senior position so the selected candidate will possess leadership skills including but not limited to the ability to delegate tasks to the team, effective communication and being able to lead a team of business analysts and be comfortable leading requirement meetings with business and other technical resources.
Tasks:
Desired Interview Dates/Times: Tuesday September 9th, 2025: 1:00-2:00pm, 2:30-3:30pm
Wednesday September 3rd, 2025: 1-2pm, 2:3-3:30pm
Thursday September 4th, 2025: 8:30am-9:30am, 1-2pm
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, 2nd interviews will be held in person.
Desired Start Date: Tuesday September 22nd; start date is flexible
Work location is hybrid, 2 days in office is required (Tuesday & Wednesday preferred) and 3 days working from home. (Candidate can be full time in office, if desired.)
Contract Length: 12 months. Contract may be extended as desired.
Required / Desired
Required Years of experience
Exposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 years
Required
5 Years
Experience in gathering and documenting business requirements
Required
5 Years
Experience in a role, as a business analyst, supporting a software development project, in the past 5 years
Required
5 Years
Ability to lead meetings, conduct training & information sessions, communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, make oral and written reports and presentations
Required
5 Years
Proficiency with MS Office
Required
3 Years
Experience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development project
Required
2 Years
Experience with Azure DevOps; including creating User Stories and queries
Required
1 Year
Knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle
Highly Desired
2 Years
Experience with Federal, State or local grant management systems
Highly Desired
1 Year
Experience developing wireframes, mockups, & prototypes in Figma or comparable design software
Highly Desired
1 Year
Project management skills and knowledge in project management and related methodologies
Highly Desired
6 Months
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
Highly Desired
6 Months
Experience with Power Platform services including Power BI and Power Automate
Highly Desired
6 Months
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
**Candidates must be local to Michigan**
Business Analyst
We are looking for someone who understands and has experience with the software development lifecycle as they will be managing work requests to support operational support needs for web applications and gather requirements for project initiatives. This role is the liaison between the technical team and the business client. This will be about 90% of the time for this resource. This is a senior position so the selected candidate will possess leadership skills including but not limited to the ability to delegate tasks to the team, effective communication and being able to lead a team of business analysts and be comfortable leading requirement meetings with business and other technical resources.
Tasks:
- Facilitates meetings with the technical team and business client.
- Gathers requirements and project specifications by leading requirement sessions independently
- Maintain backlog of work items in Azure DevOps
- Must operate in a hybrid (Agile/Waterfall) environment and actively manage requirements, change requests and testing needs.
- Manage project tasks, timelines, and communication between business product owner and development team associated with the Change Management lifecycle
- Track sprints and ticket progress in Azure DevOps
- Ensures the team is adhering to the department change management policies
- Acts as a liaison with auditors
- Maintains documentation on the project SharePoint Site.
- Must be self-starter, detail oriented and a critical thinker
- Provide management with information such as project status reports and resource demand projections.
- Work with team, management, and business partners to continuously improve the process.
Desired Interview Dates/Times: Tuesday September 9th, 2025: 1:00-2:00pm, 2:30-3:30pm
Wednesday September 3rd, 2025: 1-2pm, 2:3-3:30pm
Thursday September 4th, 2025: 8:30am-9:30am, 1-2pm
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, 2nd interviews will be held in person.
Desired Start Date: Tuesday September 22nd; start date is flexible
Work location is hybrid, 2 days in office is required (Tuesday & Wednesday preferred) and 3 days working from home. (Candidate can be full time in office, if desired.)
Contract Length: 12 months. Contract may be extended as desired.
Required / Desired
Required Years of experience
Exposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 years
Required
5 Years
Experience in gathering and documenting business requirements
Required
5 Years
Experience in a role, as a business analyst, supporting a software development project, in the past 5 years
Required
5 Years
Ability to lead meetings, conduct training & information sessions, communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, make oral and written reports and presentations
Required
5 Years
Proficiency with MS Office
Required
3 Years
Experience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development project
Required
2 Years
Experience with Azure DevOps; including creating User Stories and queries
Required
1 Year
Knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle
Highly Desired
2 Years
Experience with Federal, State or local grant management systems
Highly Desired
1 Year
Experience developing wireframes, mockups, & prototypes in Figma or comparable design software
Highly Desired
1 Year
Project management skills and knowledge in project management and related methodologies
Highly Desired
6 Months
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
Highly Desired
6 Months
Experience with Power Platform services including Power BI and Power Automate
Highly Desired
6 Months
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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