Acceptance Testing, Administrative Skills, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Support, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Federal Grants, Government Funding, Grant Administration/Management, Help Desk, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Knowledge Management, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Azure, On Site Support, Operational Support, Operations Management, Problem Solving Skills, Requirements Management, Software Administration, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Support Documentation, Systems Analysis, Technical Leadership, Testing, Time Management
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) 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.
Job Duties
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external consultants.
- 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
Requirements
4 + years:
- Proven experience as a business analyst.
2 + years:
- 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
Minimum Education
Location
- 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).
- Position
is a hybrid schedule with NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week.
- Working hours
Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Additional
Requirements
- Must be authorized to
work in the United States; We are unable to offer
sponsorships at this time
- Must undergo a background check
and drug screening for employment.
Employment
Terms
- This is a W2 position
- 40 hrs per week
- HYBRID schedule - NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week.
About
Zenfreed
At
Zenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge the
gap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to do
and organizations needing the right talent.
We are dedicated to building a diverse,
inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited
about this role but your past experience doesn’t align
perfectly with every qualification in the job description,
we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right
candidate for this or other roles.
Benefits
We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to
employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage
options for all employees.