Business Analyst

Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking a candidate to document home‑grown systems in IFA\IEDA\ITG for modernization. This position REQUIRES the candidate to be IN THE OFFICE 4 DAYS PER WEEK from 8 AM to 4:30 PM in a BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT. Position will extend on 7/1/26. Responsibilities Working directly with business leadership, SMEs, and technical partners on system-aligned teams, to gather and document requirements for various Iowa applications and systems. Creating, presenting and maintaining user stories, acceptance criteria and designing documents in DoIT defined systems to be used by team members at all levels. Directly responsible for documenting, tracing, maintaining, prioritizing, and assessing changes to business practices, workflows, and associated system processes. May act in the role of project manager or quality assurance analyst for smaller efforts. Conduct research to query data, analyze problems, and determine solutions, such as the installation of alternate methods and procedures, implementing changes in processing methods, or the redesign of products or services. Consistently update project information, statuses, risks, issues, and timelines for reporting purposes. Work within an agile methodology framework with a focus on delivering value while adjusting rapidly to produce the most effective outcome. May be called upon to participate in database and forms analysis. Note: Contractor must bring significant experience in data mapping and data modeling. Qualifications Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of team members, including executives, managers, IT professionals, and subject matter experts. Experience in process mapping, group facilitation, data gathering and analysis, and all phases of a project life cycle (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, training, and measuring effectiveness). Experience delivering software as part of an Agile delivery team. Strong ability to work effectively and autonomously against deadlines and potential priority shifts. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio. Experience with requirement gathering software such as Azure DevOps, TFS, Jira, or RTC. Ability to analyze business strategies and user needs, document specifications, and translate business objectives into proper system requirements and specifications. Guide stakeholders through business case development for new applications/functionality, including cost benefit analysis, risks and issues, and impact analysis. Ability to recognize value through benefit realization, avoidance of cost, new opportunities, and organizational modernization. Experience with continuous process improvement via underlying technologies and system support. #J-18808-Ljbffr