Business Analysts

IT Business AnalystDuration: 12 monthsLocation: City of Phoenix, AZ Interview process: 1 round remote, possibly 1 round onsiteHybrid work model; must be in the US and within commuting distance to the Phoenix area for periodic onsite workWork is typically weekdays 8-5; could be nights/weekends (e.g., go-live) Essential functions: Facilitate discussions with various City of Phoenix Department personnel to document requirements and specifications, including intended outcomes, features, and functionality. Develop and document functional specifications associated with system enhancements. Ensure clarity of documented requirements to prevent scope creep, gold plating, or non-value-added activities. Document business requirements according to industry best practices and City of Phoenix PMO processes. Document functional workflow diagrams to capture business goals and high-level scope. Coordinate project deliverables with the Project Manager, including project meeting scheduling, activity tracking, status report creation. Demonstrate superior customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity. Qualifications: Prior successful experience as a Business Analyst, with prior IT experience and knowledge of the software lifecycle (waterfall and/or agile). Ability to develop requirements based on professional standards (i.e., PMI or similar). Four-year degree or equivalent education in Information Technology, or related field, with minimum five years' experience as a business analyst working on IT projects. Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with business objectives and industry best practices. Ideal candidate has a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and business analysis skills. Professional and current certification in PMI is a PLUS (PMP, Agile, and/or similar certification). Employee Benefits: At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits: Four options of medical Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance 401k Contributions Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance Accident Insurance Other Employee Perks LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.