Business Analyst 5

Location: Lansing, MI Type: Contract Job 11663 Salary: $52.21 - $62.81 Per Hour Apply Now Senior Business Analyst Level 5 - Exciting Opportunity Are you a seasoned Business Analyst with a knack for handling complex IT systems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you We are seeking a top-tier Senior Business Analyst to join our team, focusing on the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Grants Management System, NexSys. This system handles approximately 130-140 different grant applications and is responsible for managing over 2 billion dollars of payments to state educational entities. Your Role As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be at the forefront of our software development lifecycle, managing work requests to support operational needs for web applications and gathering requirements for project initiatives. Acting as the liaison between the technical team and the business client, you will be responsible for leading a team of business analysts, delegating tasks, and leading requirement meetings with business and other technical resources. Key Responsibilities Facilitating meetings with the technical team and business client. Gathering requirements and project specifications independently. Maintaining a backlog of work items in Azure DevOps. Managing project tasks, timelines, and communication between business product owner and development team. Tracking sprints and ticket progress in Azure DevOps. Ensuring the team adheres to the department's change management policies. Acting as a liaison with State of Michigan auditors. Maintaining documentation on the project SharePoint Site. Providing management with project status reports and resource demand projections. Interview Dates Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on the following dates: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024: 1-2pm, 2:15-3:15pm, 3:30-4:30pm Wednesday, November 13th, 2024: 8:45-9:45am, 2-3pm Second interviews will be held in person. Additional Information The targeted start date for this role is December 2nd. The work location is hybrid, with 2 days in office (Tuesday & Wednesday) and 3 days working from home. Full time in-office work is also an option. The contract length is 12 months, with a possible extension. Required Skills and Experience We are seeking candidates with the following skills and experience: 5 years of experience with complex IT web applications. 5 years of experience in gathering and documenting business requirements. 5 years of experience in a role as a business analyst, supporting a software development project. 5 years of experience in leading meetings, conducting training & information sessions, and making oral and written reports and presentations. 3 years of proficiency with MS Office. 2 years of experience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development project. 1 year of experience with Azure DevOps; including creating User Stories and queries. Highly desired skills include knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle, project management skills and knowledge in project management methodologies, and experience with Microsoft SharePoint. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact us directly to learn more blueStone Staffing Solutions brings top talent to some of the most desired companies on a contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire basis. We take pride in presenting our candidates with great opportunities they may not have exposure to elsewhere. By working with blueStone, you'll have access to rewarding job opportunities, competitive compensation, and industry leading benefits packages. We look forward to helping you land your next career opportunity and achieve your goals