Business Analyst with State Welfare Exp

Top 3-4 desired skills required for the position:

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and experience with "Waterfall" and "Agile" methodologies
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Creating and maintaining artifacts such as: business requirements documents, requirements traceability matrices, and test plans
• Ability to independently analyze, document, and speak competently to business objectives, gaps, needs and problems.

Will this position have access to FTI (Federal Tax Information)? NO

On Call hours required? NO

Will the position require any weekend coverage? (IE: weekend maintenance) NO

Is this position Remote, Hybrid**, or In Person? **For Hybrid, please provide breakdown of Remote % and Onsite % (required): HYBRID. 90-100% remote but can require staff to come onsite as necessary with sufficient notice. Additionally, we typically have hybrid team meetings three (3) times per year.

Does this position require the candidate to provide a mobile device for use to use as part of this position (ie: iPad/iPhone/Android)? NO If so, please explain:

*Mobile device may be subject to sole use requirement for DCF work only and will require management via a DCF mobile device management system.

Detailed Job Description: (Please be specific with all job duties required by the hired candidate.)

The Business Analyst/Consultant IV will provide technical assistance and consultation to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) child welfare application, Wisconsin s Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (eWiSACWIS). This position supports the overall planning, development, testing, implementation, and support of eWiSACWIS. This position is responsible for analyzing business requirements for the development of technical requirements resulting in a new feature or enhancement of eWiSACWIS. This position works with the vendor to define and develop detailed specifications and designs for system development. The position will work with County and State programmatic staff and Child Welfare project management staff to define and develop applications to support business processes. Duties include developing and executing system test plans, evaluation of system effectiveness, documentation review, ongoing application training, creation of training documents, and technical support for eWiSACWIS. This position will have major responsibility for the review and analysis of changes in eWiSACWIS, including detailed specifications for programming staff, developing test criteria, and post implementation evaluation. Duties will also include analysis of business flow for all aspects of Child Protective Services and reporting requirements to the Federal Government to document for future automation.

List any special qualifications & years of experience: (List any specific skills, software, or requirements the position will require. Optional format below)

Other Notes to Suppliers:

1. Selected candidate will be required to provide personal equipment for remote work. Technical specifications of hardware are:

Home Internet Service: Minimum 20 Mbit down and 5 Mbit up. Capability to plug in network (cat 5a or better) cable to the computer.
Windows Computers

• Operating System: Windows 10
• Memory: Minimum 4 GB, Preferred 8 GB
• Processor (CPU): Any 32-bit or 64-bit running 2 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster
• Graphics card that supports Direct3D 11 Video
• Installation of the latest VMware Horizon Client

Apple Computers

• Operating System: MacOS: 10.14, 10.15, or 11
• Memory: Minimum 4GB, preferred 8 GB
• Processor (CPU): Any 64-bit Intel-based Mac or ARM M1-based Mac running in emulation with Rosetta 2
• Installation of the latest VMware Horizon Client

It is required to have full audio/video conferencing capabilities (camera and headset).

1. ALL candidates must be located within the United States. ALL contact information must also be domestic. Absolutely no work outside of the US is allowed.
2. Selected candidate will not be assigned specific work-space however, may be required to report in person as needed with minimal notice.
3. An in-person interview may be required before a final hire is made. The hiring manager has discretion to allow phone or video interviews at any point during the process.
4. Please provide three (3) business references for the interview.
5. The selected candidate will be required to sign all onboarding documents as part of the onboarding process. Candidate will also be required to complete any security training as directed by the division, department, or agency.
6. The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any fingerprinting as required by the position.
7. This position is budgeted for 1960 hours annually. Hours will be prorated the first year based on start date.
8. DCF does not sponsor work visas, either at the time of hire or at any later date
9. Suppliers must disclose any/all levels of sub-contracting and their respective supplier name(s).

1. Selected candidate must provide copies of any/all certifications as part of the hiring process.

Please note the qualifications for this position per the contract:

Business Analyst/Consultant capabilities with eight or more years of experience in the field or in a related area. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Independently, performs a variety of complicated tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Follows approved life cycle methodologies, creates documentation, and performs business analysis tasks and system testing. Experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Can perform with no direct supervision.