Business Analyst

Position Description: Serves as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. Possesses expertise in the business unit(s) they support, as well as, an understanding of the IT organization's systems and capabilities. Analyzes business partner's operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions. Assists in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology. Translates high level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manages changes to such specifications. Educates the IT organization on the direction of the business. Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation. Possesses an understanding of technological trends and uses this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge. May make recommendations for buy vs. build decision. Provide the following deliverables per the direction of assignment a) Requirement Specification Document b) Functional Specification document C) Support testing and deployment of applications Serve as Primary Point of contact for all implementation and onboarding activity for providersSkills Required: Intermediate professional level role. Works with business partners within one business function to align technology solutions with business strategies. Demonstrates an informed knowledge of a business area to resolve problems on an ongoing business. Supports several moderately complex business processes. Works on multiple projects as a project team member. Must be able to communicate clearly and Precisely with Vendors and Program team members.Skills Preferred: Strong understanding and experience related to business analysis methodologies /processes and Agile methodologies. Strong experience with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio and MS Access.Experience Required: Typically has 3 to 5 years of relevant technical or business work experience. Proficient with MS office(including Word,Excel, Powerpoint) Ability to work with Subject Matter Experts to understand application RequirementsExperience Preferred: Some Sql Experience is preferred Some knowledge of Health Language 7 (Hl7) is preferredEducation Required: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.Education Preferred: Additional Information: This will be a contract to Hire Position. The selected candidate will have to get on the state register within 6 months timeframe and should be willing to accept the merit position when offered. Must be able to work well with others. Interviews will begin based upon qualified resumes received In Person interview preferred if the candidate is local otherwise interview will be conducted via video (WebEx) No remote work will be considered . Further information on the state merit system can be found on the state of Alabama Personnel web site provided below https://www.personnel.alabama.gov/CareerMain