ITBA: IT Business Analyst

ITBA: IT Business AnalystThe Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Business Analyst (BA) to join the agency based in Atlanta, Georgia.Agency Interview Type: Web Cam Interview OnlyWork Arrangement: Remote (report onsite as directed by the client)Engagement Type: ContractPay Rate: $46.59This position is part of a DHS team tasked to provide agency support for the State-Wide NextGen Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project. The select individual will be working with the agency team, State NextGen ERP service providers, State Accounting Office/Department of Human Services PMO, and the DHS Finance and Human Resource business units to coordinate the NextGen project implementation activities at the agency level. This position is accountable to the DHS NextGen Project Manager and the OIT Project Management Officer.The BA serves as the communication catalysts, ensuring that agency business stakeholders and NextGen solution teams are in sync. The BA will serve as a facilitator to resolve business process issues and successfully deliver established project schedules and closing timelines.At the direction of the Project Manager the BA will:Establish Stakeholder RegisterAssisting in scheduling and facilitating agency project meetingsAssist stakeholders take the necessary actions/steps to achieve the goals and objectives of the project.Assists in coordinating project activitiesAssists in developing test plansAssists stakeholders with test scriptsDocuments and distributes meeting minutesIdentifies and defines business requirements by quickly understanding business process requirements based on the input and opinions of a diverse group of usersWorks closely with Project manager to maintain project artifactsDevelops and maintains a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors, and key clients.Documents agency business requirements in a suitable format that communicates the specific actions developed for the product and obtains appropriate approvals.Qualifications:Bachelors Degree7 years working as a BA or 3 years BA experience and a BA certificationExpert in the use of MS O365 applicationsStrong interpersonal and written communication skillsAbility to work well with business unit SMEs, other PMs/BAs, vendors, and end users in cross-functional teamsPossesses a broad understanding of IT and business skillsExtremely detail-oriented, organized, structured, analytical, and logical, with strong problem-solving skills.Experience working with government organizations