Business Analyst - Level 3

: Requisition IDBITS Client v2Requisition NameBusiness Analyst - Level 3FolderDAS (22PSX0086)Quantity Requested2Description Is This You? Analytic. You naturally think logically and can explain difficult concepts to non-technical users. Embrace Change. You think outside of the box, want to understand the perspectives of others, and will interpret and validate with data. Curiosity. You want to know the user's needs, understand a project's 'why' as well as the 'what', and look forward to getting to the bottom of a mystery. About the Role The Business Analyst will support a cross-functional project team focused on driving the end-to-end digital product lifecycle for features and products improving the overall online experience of residents and business in the State of Connecticut. The Business Analyst will support the team by performing detailed requirements analysis, processes documentation, and some user acceptance testing in consistent with the goals and objectives of the Connecticut Digital Service. Experiences Required for This Role Requirements Analysis – At least 3 years of experience and use cases with the following:Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutionsLeading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategiesStaying up to date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systemsConducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findingsWorking closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staffManaging projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performanceUpdating, implementing and maintaining proceduresPrioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirementsServing as a liaison between stakeholders and usersManaging competing resources and priorities Process Documentation – At least 3 years of experience and use cases with the following:Documenting and communicating the results of your requirements analysisEffectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and managementGathering and reporting critical information from meetings with various stakeholdersMonitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects User Acceptance Testing – At least 2 years of experience and use cases with the following:Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirementsPerforming user acceptance testing Digital Platforms, Tools and Discipline – At least 2 years of experience and use cases with the following:Working with enterprise scale digital platforms specializing in at least 3: omni-channel service delivery, web content management, customer relationship management, identity and data integrationEstablishing continuous improvement/delivery pipeline to continually improve products post-launch based on customer research and feedbackUsing of productivity, communication and analysis tools to manage iterative delivery, such as JIRA/Confluence, Google Analytics, Git Repository, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Business AnalysisExceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skillsThe ability to influence and determine acceptable solutions with stakeholdersAdvanced technical and documentation skillsFundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skillsReporting and presentingA track record of following through on commitmentsExcellent planning, organizational, and time management skillsA history of leading and supporting successful projects Performance in Complex SituationsCommunication and collaboration with state-wide partnersClearing challenges for team membersComfort in blazing a path through an ambiguous work environmentJudgement fitting to the ever-changing environmentAbility to juggle multiple project workstreams Service Design Team BuildingSupporting teammates' skills and behaviors development and deliveryA balance between strong domain expertise and flexibilityPrioritization, organization, and triage in an independent environmentEncouraging of an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer-focused work environmentAbility to maintain strict confidentialityJudgement in dealing effectively and diplomatically with all levels of government staff Preferred Skills & Qualifications Other Desirable SkillsA bachelor's or master's degree in business or related field3 years of business analysis or a related field.1 year of user-centered design1 year of user research and analytics1 year of customer relationship management platforms such as Salesforce 1 year of web content management platforms such as Sitecore Administrative Considerations The Business Analyst will work as part of an iterative team using agile sprints. Work will be assigned based on items in the product backlog associated with Website Improvements. These tasks may be adjusted, reduced, or expanded as the project progresses through various phases. The contract employee shall be expected to maintain and provide written documentation on any work performed in conjunction with this engagement. The engagement will be for a term of up to 12 months. All work will be performed in eight (8) hour shifts, Monday to Friday, excluding State holidays. If workflow dictates an on-site presence is not needed, consultant may work remotely. All extended remote work will need approval by Chief Digital Officer or the designated manager. Payment will be on a time and material basis and paid only for hours worked. Travel to various state offices will be required. State Agencies are located in downtown Hartford and the Greater Hartford area. Local Travel Reimbursement is not provided. Use of State Resources : The contractor will share a dedicated office space and will be provided with all computer hardware and software needed to execute and perform the duties for this program. Security/Privacy Considerations : Information accessible by the contractor may be sensitive, confidential or subject to the Privacy Act and/or HIPAA considerations. Contractor personnel must be familiar with and comply with the provisions of appropriate regulations and/or instructions. Signing of a confidentiality agreement will be required. Daily sign-in to the facility may be required. The contractor employee must always display an access badge while present in state facilities. A background check will be required.Estimated Duration 08/05/2024 - 08/05/2025ScheduleDaysMonday Yes Tuesday Yes Wednesday Yes Thursday Yes Friday Yes Saturday No Sunday NoHours/Day8Time ZoneESTShiftsStart TimeEnd TimeDescriptionActiveShift 18:00 AM5:00 PMYesAttachmentsFile DescriptionCTDS Business Analyst, Job DescriptionCommentsCommentFilesCompanyOriginViewableCreated ByCreated OnLocationPosition Location RemoteAddress450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 1202 Hartford, Connecticut 06103-0000QualificationsTypeCategoryQualificationDescriptionCompetencyRequiredSkillsArchitectureAGILE - Agile Development MethodologyNovice (1-3 Years)NoSkillsOthersProject managementNovice (1-3 Years)NoAttachment:STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES STATEMENT OF WORK FOR Business Analyst ( X) New Task ( ) Renewal ( ) Fixed Price ( X) On Site Support ( X) Remote Support Requesting Agency Information Department of Administrative Services Bureau of Enterprise Systems and Technology Office of Digital Services 450 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06103 This is Us The State of Connecticut is embarking upon a digital transformation to uplift the lives and well-being of our residents, businesses, and employees. Our goal is to improve access to our programs and services, making interaction with government easier. When you join the Connecticut Digital Service (CTDS), you'll be part of a team creating simple experiences personalized for everyone. If you enjoy solving complex problems with a curious, supportive, high-performing team, then the State of Connecticut is the place for you . Is This You? Analytic. You naturally think logically and can explain difficult concepts to non-technical users. Embrace Change. You think outside of the box, want to understand the perspectives of others, and will interpret and validate with data. Curiosity. You want to know the user's needs, understand a project's 'why' as well as the 'what', and look forward to getting to the bottom of a mystery. About the Role The Business Analyst will support a cross-functional project team focused on driving the end-to-end digital product lifecycle for features and products improving the overall online experience of residents and business in the State of Connecticut. The Business Analyst will support the team by performing detailed requirements analysis, processes documentation, and some user acceptance testing in consistent with the goals and objectives of the Connecticut Digital Service. Experiences Required for This Role Requirements Analysis – At least 3 years of experience and use cases with the following: Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutionsLeading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategiesStaying up to date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systemsConducting meetings and presentations to share ideas and findingsWorking closely with clients, technicians, and managerial staffManaging projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performanceUpdating, implementing and maintaining proceduresPrioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirementsServing as a liaison between stakeholders and usersManaging competing resources and prioritiesProcess Documentation – At least 3 years of experience and use cases with the following: Documenting and communicating the results of your requirements analysisEffectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and managementGathering and reporting critical information from meetings with various stakeholdersMonitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projectsUser Acceptance Testing – At least 2 years of experience and use cases with the following: Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirementsPerforming user acceptance testingDigital Platforms, Tools and Discipline – At least 2 years of experience and use cases with the following: Working with enterprise scale digital platforms specializing in at least 3: omni-channel service delivery, web content management, customer relationship management, identity and data integrationEstablishing continuous improvement/delivery pipeline to continually improve products post-launch based on customer research and feedbackUsing of productivity, communication and analysis tools to manage iterative delivery, such as JIRA/Confluence, Google Analytics, Git Repository, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Business Analysis Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skillsThe ability to influence and determine acceptable solutions with stakeholdersAdvanced technical and documentation skillsFundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skillsReporting and presentingA track record of following through on commitmentsExcellent planning, organizational, and time management skillsA history of leading and supporting successful projectsPerformance in Complex Situations Communication and collaboration with state-wide partnersClearing challenges for team membersComfort in blazing a path through an ambiguous work environmentJudgement fitting to the ever-changing environmentAbility to juggle multiple project workstreams Service Design Team Building Supporting teammates' skills and behaviors development and deliveryA balance between strong domain expertise and flexibilityPrioritization, organization, and triage in an independent environmentEncouraging of an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer-focused work environmentAbility to maintain strict confidentialityJudgement in dealing effectively and diplomatically with all levels of government staffPreferred Skills & Qualifications Other Desirable Skills A bachelor's or master's degree in business or related field3 years of business analysis or a related field.1 year of user-centered design1 year of user research and analytics 1 year of customer relationship management platforms such as Salesforce 1 year of web content management platforms such as SitecoreAdministrative Considerations The Business Analyst will work as part of an iterative team using agile sprints. Work will be assigned based on items in the product backlog associated with Website Improvements. These tasks may be adjusted, reduced, or expanded as the project progresses through various phases. The contract employee shall be expected to maintain and provide written documentation on any work performed in conjunction with this engagement. The engagement will be for a term of up to 12 months. All work will be performed in eight (8) hour shifts, Monday to Friday, excluding State holidays. If workflow dictates an on-site presence is not needed, consultant may work remotely. All extended remote work will need approval by Chief Digital Officer or the designated manager. Payment will be on a time and material basis and paid only for hours worked. Travel to various state offices will be required. State Agencies are located in downtown Hartford and the Greater Hartford area. Local Travel Reimbursement is not provided. Use of State Resources : The contractor will share a dedicated office space and will be provided with all computer hardware and software needed to execute and perform the duties for this program. Security/Privacy Considerations : Information accessible by the contractor may be sensitive, confidential or subject to the Privacy Act and/or HIPAA considerations. Contractor personnel must be familiar with and comply with the provisions of appropriate regulations and/or instructions. Signing of a confidentiality agreement will be required. Daily sign-in to the facility may be required. The contractor employee must always display an access badge while present in state facilities. A background check will be required.