Lead Business Analyst (Project Assistant)

New York State Civil Service

Albany, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Business Analysis, Documentation Standards, Financial Aid, Higher Education, Process Improvement, Project Development, Project Planning, System Test, Team Lead/Manager, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Work From Home
LOCATION
Albany, NY
POSTED
Today

This full-time, temporary Lead Business Analyst (Project Assistant) role involves overseeing complex system initiatives within the higher education financial aid agency.
Responsibilities include managing a team of analysts and testers, developing project plans, ensuring documentation standards, and coordinating system requirements and testing for modernization efforts.
The position requires at least seven years of business analysis experience, with expertise in requirements elicitation, process improvement, and testing.
Preferred qualifications include experience with large-scale IT projects, Agile methodologies, and relevant certifications.
Work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, with potential hybrid telecommuting up to 50%.
Benefits include paid holidays, leave, health insurance, retirement, and professional development opportunities.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume, highlighting minimum qualifications, to the provided contact.

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New York State Civil Service