Business System Analyst

Business System AnalystEnd Client: New York City Department of Social Services (DSS)Duration: 30 MonthsLocation: Brooklyn, NY 11238Position Type: ContractHours Per Week: 35Interview Type: Webcasting (Camera Required)Scope of Project NYCWAY is the "Workfare/Engagement" system which ensures that all adult Cash Assistance clients perform work or training as a condition for continued eligibility. The application was originally copied from another NYS system constructed using a UNISYS MAPPER environment and has grown substantially over the years, with no project end date.Key Responsibilities:Develop system design specifications.Develop and prepare documents for the general design of solutions that meet system and security requirements, including the selection of alternative approaches.Connect with stakeholders and project resources to gather requirements, perform gap analysis, and document system enhancements.Develop structured workflows for specific business goals.Identify integration needs with legacy systems and propose improved solutions.Perform Business Analysis activities and participate in SCRUM delivery and Agile Development Methodologies.Apply knowledge of Functional Business Analysis and planning sprint delivery.Develop system documentation.Create management reports as required and requested.Work with customers to develop detailed specifications for new requirements.Develop post-implementation documentation for implemented systems.Perform system design and analysis.Work with ITS staff, including managers, senior programmers, support staff, and product managers, to plan system implementations, enhancements, and changes.Design reports, audit trails/logs, and security mechanisms.Review production incidents and help identify impact and resolution strategies.Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on legacy systems and provide input to propose improved system solutions.Perform testing and evaluation activities.Test programs and systems and integrate system modules.Develop, implement, and monitor information technology quality assurance standards.Work with developers to devise detailed test plans for developed projects.Work with developers to troubleshoot reported system problems.Required Skills:A minimum of 4 years of experience with the following skill sets:Data structures, data manipulation, databases, design, testing and implementationTechnical and user documentation, software conversionExposure to environments include but are not limited to Mainframe, Midrange, personal computers, laptopsLead in the design of program specifications and the implementation of software solutionsBasic SQL/OracleBoth the Front and Backend processing of Web ApplicationsBusiness Analysis and, SCRUM and Agile Development Methodologies and Sprint Delivery V Group