Business Analyst

Business AnalystClient: State of OKPosition: Business AnalystTerm: 5-7 Year ContractPay: $50/HrLocation: Oklahoma City, OK or nearby given there will be some travel to office with no expense reimbursementWork Authorization: USC and GC ONLYScope: The Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma (TRS) is undertaking a comprehensive, multi-year modernization initiative to replace aging legacy systems. The modernization responds to longstanding challenges such as fragmented workflows, manual processes, limited scalability, and stability issues in legacy technologies. The initiative introduces a modern stack—Angular, REST APIs, Azure SQL Managed Instances, Azure Function Apps, Power BI, a document management and process automation solution to support scalable, secure, and efficient operations.Experience:System & Cloud Modernization: Proven experience gathering and mapping business requirements during large-scale enterprise cloud migrations (Azure preferred) and core platform modernizations.Legacy System Analysis: Expertise in dissecting complex legacy applications to extract business rules and map them to modern target architectures.Process Re-engineering: Demonstrated track record of identifying manual bottlenecks and legacy workarounds, transforming them into automated, low-error workflows that improve turnaround times and user satisfaction.Document Management Solutions: Experience defining requirements for modern, enterprise-wide document storage, capture, and workflow management systems to reduce fragmentation.Governance & SDLC Mastery: Hands-on experience working within structured SDLC frameworks and defined Project Charters in environments where resources balance legacy maintenance with concurrent modern builds.Stakeholder & Security Focus: Ability to lead Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions, manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and ensure solutions align with strict security, accessibility, and operational resilience standards.Responsibilities:Process Analysis and DocumentationEngage with business units to understand operational workflows, pain points, and improvement opportunities.Interface with technical resources, such as Development or IT staff to understand and translate technical requirements.Document current state processes using clear, structured methods such as process maps, swimlane diagrams, and workflow charts.Facilitate discussions to define future state processes aligned with organizational goals.Requirements Gathering and User Story DevelopmentTranslate business needs into detailed functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and Azure DevOps work items/user stories.Ensure requirements are complete, consistent, testable, and aligned with business priorities.Collaborate with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to refine and validate requirements.Testing and Quality AssuranceDevelop test plans, test scripts, and step-by-step testing instructions for functional and user acceptance testing.Execute functional testing of user stories in Development and Test environments to validate solution accuracy and readiness.Document defects, track resolution progress, and verify fixes.Coordinate, support, or lead user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions with business stakeholders.Stakeholder Collaboration and CommunicationServe as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure shared understanding and alignment.Communicate project updates, risks, and issues clearly and proactively.Support change management activities by contributing to training materials, documentation, and user guidance.