Senior Business Analyst

Contract Based SQL Developer OpportunityMentioned is the job description for your reviewRole: Senior Business AnalystLocation: Quincy, Massachusetts (First Preparation Local)Hire Type: Contract (6 Months)Client: State of MASkills Needed:WorkflowsUse CasesTest CasesData FlowProcess FlowBusiness RulesProject Management PrinciplesBusiness Process ModelingAgile ProjectBusiness Requirements DocumentationFunctional SpecificationsManaging Business RequirementsSubject Matter ExpertiseStrong Meeting ManagementBA CertificationSubject Matter or Domain ExperiencePrototyping and Business Process Modeling ToolsJob Description:The Business Analyst’s role is to elicit, analyze, specify and validate the business definitions of project stakeholders. Perform testing to validate the high-level functionality of solutions. The position requires flexibility, responsiveness, creativity and innovative thinking.Responsibilities:Elicit requirements using interviews, requirements workshops, use cases, scenarios etc.Document the detailed business requirements in a traceable, testable and verifiable format, providing recommendations and specifications to refine the business processes as needed to achieve a positive impact to the solutionProduce work products as appropriate including Business Requirements Documentation, Functional Specifications, workflows, use cases, business rules, process flow, data flow, test cases, training materials, etc.Support test strategy definition, test requirements definition, development of test scenarios, and execution of test phasesEffectively communicate project status, issues, schedule and accomplishments to various management and stakeholder groups, as neededContribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the enterprise.Leverage subject matter expertise to advise customers on business priorities, options, risks, and costs, and ensure solutions meet the needs of the businessOther tasks as assigned by SupervisorSkills:Proficient at problem identification and resolution, defining and managing business requirementsExperience in producing various work products throughout the analysis and design phases of a projectKnowledge and application of industry standard project management principles delivered using various systems development life cycles, including AgileSubject matter expertise in the customer business areaAbility and motivation to learnAbility to define, manage, and exceed business customer expectationsStrong intellectual curiosity and capacity for professional growthAbility to effectively communicate, formally and informally, both oral and written, with various project stakeholders including, IT leadership, business customers, team members, and other IT colleaguesStrong meeting management and negotiation skillsQualifications:BA/BS degree in Business, Computer Science or related field.5+years direct work experience as a business analyst with BA certification desirable.Subject matter or domain experience working in related industriesDemonstrated track record of success at IT projects that meet business requirements and customer expectationsExperience in producing various work products throughout the analysis, design, and test phases of a projectExperience with business process modeling.Experience with prototyping and Business Process Modeling tools a plusExperience as a Business Analyst on Agile project teams