Senior Business Analyst (Hybrid Onsite)

Job Title


Senior Business Analyst (Hybrid Onsite)


Location


Lansing, MI


Duration


6 months


Pay Rate


$70/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $65/hr on W2


Interview Type


Both MS Teams Virtual and In-Person Interview


Note


Will close submissions on: 7/14/26 at 10am EST


Interview Process: 1st round virtual interviews via MS Teams video. Please use laptop and be prepared to share screen if asked. 2nd round interviews in-person. Candidates MUST be available for an in-person interview.


Duration: 6 months (Contract may be extended to 12 months based on capacity and budget.)


Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week.


Local candidates (strongly preferred) or non-local (must be willing to relocate at their own expense from acceptance with no delays & follow the hybrid schedule).


Job Description


The client is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the Office of Educational Supports (OES) in enhancing and maintaining the Consolidated Application within the NexSys platform. This application is critical for distributing federal formula grants to Michigan Local Education Agencies.


This role will serve as a strategic liaison between OES, regional field services consultants and managers, internal MDE cross-office teams (including the Office of Systems, Evaluation, and Technology - OSET), the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB), and vendor partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting business areas to complete business requirements, perform user acceptance testing, supporting end user documentation and training, with proven leadership experience in cross-functional environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external consultan
• Act as the primary point of contact for field consultants regarding application issues.
• Communicate issue status, resolutions, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Operational & Technical Liaison
• Manage and prioritize operational support requests and enhancement tickets in Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with OSET and vendor teams to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
• Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
• Leadership & Team Coordination
• Lead and mentor a team of business analysts.
• Delegate tasks effectively and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Facilitate and lead requirement-gathering sessions with both business and technical teams.
• Documentation & Knowledge Management
• Maintain comprehensive documentation on the project SharePoint site.
• Ensure all process changes and decisions are well-documented and accessible.

Top Skills & Years of Experience


Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 4 + years of proven experience as a business analyst.
• 2 + years of experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership capabilities in cross-functional team environments.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Office.

Recruiter Details


Contact: Lokesh - View email address on click.appcast.io - Eight three two - Nine nine zero -Two four two six