Contract Business Analyst - HYBRID - Raleigh, NC - State NC

Job Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Business Analyst on a 3-month contract with the Department of Health and Human Services in the State of North Carolina. This hybrid position is designed for local candidates residing in the Raleigh area, offering an exciting opportunity to engage in impactful public sector projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct stakeholder analysis and perform comprehensive market research.
• Identify and document both current and future state process workflows utilizing BPM standards.
• Create and maintain context diagrams, functional decomposition diagrams, and process workflows in the Orbus Infinity iServer tool.
• Document gap analyses and produce essential business documents, including business process models and use cases.
• Gather, develop, and validate business, functional, and technical requirements while maintaining a Requirement Traceability Matrix.
• Collaborate with Business and Project Managers to craft procurement documents.
• Build and maintain documentation and artifacts in accordance with PMO PM and BA methodologies.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Portfolio Managers, developers, and end users to ensure application designs align with business requirements.
• Provide business analysis deliverables for procurement documentation and assist in writing required documents.
• Support functional and integration testing, including user acceptance testing, and assist with system go-live activities.
• Author meeting minutes for distribution to various audiences.
• Create User stories and acceptance criteria, and develop other Agile documentation.
  
  

Required Skills

• Proven experience in documenting functional requirements and technical specifications for applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to foster relationships with team members and clients.
• Results-driven with a robust work ethic and exemplary negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams while maintaining positive and productive relationships.
• Ability to independently exercise sound business judgment in a diverse communication environment.
• Proficient in preparing and presenting clear and concise oral and written documents.
• Comprehensive understanding of advanced principles and practices in Business Analysis and familiarity with PMI PMBOK® Guide and Standards.
• Experience engaging with customers to advise on strategies and implications of application customization and interfaces.
• High-level understanding of application programming, database, and system design.
• Capability to manage complex assignments with multiple work streams and competing timelines.
• Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) concepts and processes.
• Knowledge of the Orbus Infinity iServer tool.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Agile processes, SCRUM, and Kanban methods.
• Functional understanding of SharePoint and strong data analysis and migration skills across various data platforms.
  
  

Career Growth Opportunities

This role presents a unique chance to enhance your professional skills while contributing to vital state projects. You’ll work alongside seasoned professionals, gaining valuable insights into public sector operations and business analysis methodologies.

Company Culture And Values

We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued. Join us in our mission to improve state services and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Compensation And Benefits

• W-2 Rate of up to $35/hour.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to engage in state-level projects that enhance public wellbeing.
  
  

Employment Type: Contractor