DTS is looking for Business Analyst for our direct client position in Lansing, MI
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
- Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modeling
- Experience in the estimation, planning and forecasting of projects.
- Experience in the documenting and gathering business, functional or technical requirements for software projects.
- Ability to organize and develop test plans and test cases working with business subject matter experts.
- Prior State government experience is a plus
Role description:
This position will take on a leading role in completing the activities associated with Request for Proposals (RFP), estimating costs to complete projects, establishing action plans, completing impact analysis, and implementing test strategies. Serves as a liaison to vendors, and an IT system owner representing the agency for impact and strategic planning.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modeling.
- Knowledge of IT project planning, development, and implementation with the ability to apply that knowledge to the development of requirements and RFP narrative.
- Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and related methodologies e.g., Agile, CMMI, or other industry standard.
- Knowledge of application development environments and related tools.
- Experience in the estimation, planning and forecasting of projects.
- Experience in the documenting and gathering business, functional or technical requirements for software projects.
- Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and presentations.
- Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and Visio.
- Ability to draft requirements for Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of IT solutions and services.
- Ability to perform project level analysis and produce project analysis documentations such as swim lanes, sequence diagrams, use cases, etc.
- Ability to work on complex business problems, analyzing and evaluating current business methods and procedures for improvements.
- Ability to direct and organize requirement capture activities; to establish project goals and objectives that support the DTMB and MDOC strategic plans.
- Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, exercise sound judgment, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and prepare reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and enterprise technology management
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with cross-departmental and inter-agency teams; including effective communication skills with technical and non-technical groups.
- Ability to organize and develop test plans and test cases working with business subject matter experts.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree desired. Should be a degree in or related to: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communication, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.
DTS offers excellent compensation package.
Contact:
Kuldeep Singh
Team Lead
Digital Technology Solutions
313-489-9774
Digital Technology Solutions LLC (DTS) is a growing Information Technology services provider to Fortune 500 companies. DTS is a Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). DTS is recently certified as 8(a) Program Participant and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) by the US Small Business Administration (SBA). DTS is headquartered in Detroit, MI with operating location in Beavercreek, OH . DTS won “2007 Best Small Business†award for Region-9 by Michigan Small Business Technology Development Center (Mi-SBTDC) and SBA.
DTS achieved overall performance score of 93 in the Past Performance Evaluation (PPE) conducted by Open Ratings, a division of Dun & BradStreet reflecting DTS customer-centric approach to delivering superior solutions meeting customer unique needs.
DTS founding partners have significant experience providing consulting services to large and small companies for nearly half-a-century. DTS staff has extensive ‘hands-on’ experience in successfully designing and implementing complex, mission critical systems.