CapLeo Global is hiring: Business Analyst in Lansing

Job Title: Business AnalystLocation: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)Duration: 6 Months Short Description: This project resource will work with the Michigan Customer of Corrections to review, analyze, and evaluate business processes around the implementation of a new enterprise-level software solution that will replace numerous aging legacy systems. Special emphasis will be placed on integration/interface processes and data migration. Complete Description: This project resource will work with the Michigan Customer of Corrections to review, analyze, and evaluate functional requirements and business user needs around the implementation of a new enterprise-level software solution that will replace numerous aging legacy systems. A special emphasis will be placed on testing the software solution prior to implementation and working with the project's quality assurance team to prepare for and complete large-scale testing efforts. Demonstrable testing skills will be a highly desired skill set. This resource must be experienced in coordinating, designing, and implementing test plans in conjunction with a third-party software vendor and agency staff. Special consideration will be given to candidates with integration/interface development experience and/or those with data migration experience. Candidates with experience in gathering business requirements and functional requirements within Client agencies and transforming those requirements into clear and precise language are highly valued. This resource will also be expected to support subject matter experts and other project team members by drafting design documents, being accountable for assuring that documents are filed on time, and that project vendors are provided accurate feedback on a range of deliverables. This resource must be experienced in coordinating and communicating the efforts of multiple groups of technical and business groups (e.g. enterprise architecture analysts, database administrators, data scientists, business analysts, ETL developers, business subject matter experts, quality assurance and testing resources, and end users) in conjunction with a third-party software vendor. This project resource may also be responsible for developing and maintaining a system capable of tracking all assigned tasks. This position has a high probability of being extended past the end date listed. Years of Experience: Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in the field. Additional Responsibilities: Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Facilitates user meetings for eliciting business process requirements and functional requirements. Prepares detailed descriptions of user needs, business functions, and the steps required to develop or modify automated systems to mirror business practices. Prepares Client project templates in accordance with proper procedures Is adept at proofing documents for errors in business and technical descriptions and overall grammar and spelling. Assists in the deployment and management of user reporting tools and platforms. Documents and provides knowledge transfer. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the enterprise-level software field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Is a team player and willing to take on tasks that may not be "in my swim lane" in order to move the project forward. Demonstrable leadership and communication skills will be a highly desired skill set. All candidates should include 3 professional references with their submission (including the reference's name, position, phone number, and email address). This position is partially remote. The candidate will be required to report to a Lansing, MI office location on a regular basis. The selected candidate will be responsible for any and all costs associated with parking for this position. The Client will not reimburse these costs. Please confirm you have discussed this with your candidate(s) and he/she accepts this requirement. Skills Required Expert verbal and written communication with clients and technical staff in English along with ability to proof documents in English. Expert skill in developing business and functional requirements and transforming those requirements into clear and precise language. Experience in testing and evaluating software in a test environment, analyzing software functionality against design documents, and efficiently utilizing a testing suite such as Azure Dev. Ops. Documented experience in leading in-person requirements gathering sessions for systems implementations. Proven experience in creating system documentation, user manuals, and/or operation documentation. Experience in coordinating and leading multiple technical and business teams with data cleaning and data migration efforts within the context of a large software implementation project. Experience in identifying data cleaning and data migration risks and assisting in the resolution of project issues. Experience documenting data cleaning and data migration plans, and explaining such plans to technical teams, business teams, and vendors. Experience drafting requirement traceability matrices and test plans for requirements validation. Experience using enterprise testing, data cleaning, and data migration tools. Experience working within projects involving vendor owned, designed, and hosted solutions. Experience with Client SUITE methodology and related documentation. Experience working directly for a corrections Customer or other law enforcement agency as a business analyst focused on large-scale enterprise IT systems. Bachelor's degree