Business Analyst

Lansing, Michigan Business Analyst #1063108 Job Description Position Summary The Lead Business Analyst (Lead BA) serves as the senior functional and analytical expert supporting the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) and Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH). This position leads the full spectrum of business analysis activities for large‑scale, complex information systems—with the majority of work dedicated to the DMVA Salesforce application suite, including Salesforce Digital Experiences/Communities, Apex, Flows, Lightning Web Components, Aura Components, Conga Composer, and multiple custom integrations. The Lead BA is responsible for requirements management, business process reengineering, solution architecture collaboration, Agile delivery leadership, security and compliance documentation, and procurement support. The position ensures alignment between business objectives, technical architecture, cybersecurity standards, DTMB enterprise policies, and vendor deliverables. The Lead BA sets analytical standards, mentors team members, and coordinates communication between business stakeholders, technical staff, and vendors. Responsibilities Salesforce Platform Leadership (Primary Duty Area) Serve as the senior business analyst for all Salesforce-based systems supporting DMVA and MVH. Lead discovery, documentation, and validation of requirements for Salesforce Admin, Apex classes, Flows, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, Communities/Portals, and Conga Composer. Translate business needs into Salesforce-ready specifications Including user stories, acceptance criteria, workflows, data definitions, and configuration guidelines. Review and advise on design solutions, custom components, integration patterns, and security models related to Salesforce development. Ensure Salesforce implementations align with DTMB enterprise standards, architecture principles, and security frameworks including NIST SP 800‑53. Manage sprint backlogs, releases, and defect remediation using Azure DevOps (ADO). Support Salesforce integrations involving REST APIs, SQL Server, Oracle, Azure services, microservices, and legacy systems. Requirements Analysis & Business Process Reengineering Lead requirements elicitation and prioritization across multiple stakeholder groups. Develop detailed documentation including functional specifications, use cases, workflows, process diagrams, and business rules. Conduct business process reviews and redesign workflows to optimize efficiency. Ensure requirements meet quality standards using Azure DevOps. Technical Collaboration Partner with Solutions Architects to convert requirements into technical designs. Participate in architecture reviews for Salesforce and other DMVA systems. Review technical specifications for feasibility and compliance. Prepare cost-benefit analyses, ROI assessments, and TCO evaluations. Support security reviews and vulnerability remediation. Agile Delivery & Project Coordination Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, backlog refinement, and reviews. Ensure user stories are complete, testable, and aligned with standards. Track risks, dependencies, and project impacts. Communication & Customer Service Serve as the liaison between business, technical teams, leadership, and vendors. Communicate requirements clearly for technical and non-technical audiences. Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure transparency. Security, Compliance, and Quality Assurance Ensure solutions meet DTMB security standards and NIST controls. Develop security documentation including SSPs, risk assessments, and POA&Ms. Coordinate security scans and remediation. Support QA activities ensuring requirements are testable. Required Qualifications 10+ years business analysis experience. Extensive Salesforce experience including Admin, Apex, LWC, Aura, Flows, Communities, and Conga Composer. Knowledge of Agile and Azure DevOps. Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, Java, .NET, JavaScript, and REST. Experience developing SOWs, RFPs, and procurement documentation. Strong communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Veteran Preferred - Qualified veterans encouraged to apply. Scrum Master certified. Experience with microservices, integrations, and distributed architecture. Experience mentoring analysts. Additional Info At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way. We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years ! FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused . We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies. Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include: Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program) Vision Personal Time Off (PTO) Program Long Term Disability (100% paid) Life Insurance (100% paid) 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture. FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 , 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023! AI & Hiring Disclosure We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools are designed to promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and they are always used under human oversight. All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits. If AI will be used in a video interview, you'll be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out. Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring. To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr