Complete Description:
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
· Understand the Client’s business requirements and business process flows and then translate them into comprehensive, accurate and quality software requirements/specifications
· Collect and analyze the project’s business requirements and transfer that knowledge to the Systems Development team
· Evaluate data collected through Interviews, business process analysis, surveys and or JAD (Joint Application Development) sessions
· Provide suggestions to the Application Development team during the development stage of the software to ensure the Client’s business needs are met
· Prepare accurate and detailed Requirements documents, User interface guides, and functional Specification documents
· Communicate effectively with DHS Business Clients and IT staff on functional requirements like Business Rules, Screen layouts, data mapping analysis, system interfaces and GUI designs
· Document the acquired results of the analysis and workflows as well as obtain sign-off from the appropriate client
· Translate the Business Requirements into System Specifications, documenting data/table requirements, screen layouts, report format and contents, system functional capabilities, etc.
· Escalate any Project related issues or potential impediments to a Project’s schedule or deliverable
· Develop, document and execute test cases and scripts and coordinate UAT Testing with the Business Users
· Coordinate with the Business and IT teams who are involved in the Testing process and are responsible for validating test results and or follow up on any outstanding testing issues
· Document and manage any Change Requests related to the working Project
· Assist the PMO office in the introduction of any new software or technology tools, Templates, Policies, Procedures, and or best practices
· Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and keeping abreast of state of the art practices
· Performs any other duties as assigned by Management
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Familiar with developing systems via a structured SDLC methodology
· Excellent communication skills (verbal and writing) for conducting interviews, running JAD Facilitation sessions, and conducting team meetings
· Experienced writing Test Scripts, conducting Test runs and coordinating UAT testing with Business Users
· Advanced skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio
· Ability to document and analyze complex business processes and propose redesigns or areas for improvement
· Familiar with working in a PMO office and their Tools, templates, best practices
· Ability to make effective decisions under pressure
· Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and information
· Any Report Writing capability with Web Focus, SQL Scripts would be a plus
· Any familiarity with ASP.Net SQL Server, Java Script, etc would be a plus as well as any exposure to Visual Studio 2010
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
· Excellent communication skills verbal and written
· Excellent analytical skills for presenting business and or technical solutions
· Quickly understands business/process issues and is a good problem solver
· Strong inter-personal skills and is a Team player
· Creates enthusiasm among Team members
· Manages Client expectations effectively
· Possesses solid negotiation and persuasion skills
· Comfortable giving Executive level presentations
EDUCATION
· MBA degree preferred
· Minimum of 5 years Business Experience as a Business Analyst, Process Analyst or Business Systems Analyst
SKILLS
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Project Management Experience
Required
5
Years
Business Analysis and RFP Writing
Required
5
Years
PM Experience with Integrated Projects
Required
5
Years
MS Word, Outlook , Excel, PowerPoint
Required
5
Years
Knowledge of NJ State and DHS policy
Desired
5
Years
Test scripts, testing and UAT
Required
5
Years
Software Development Life Cycle
Required
5
Years
Report writing using WebFocus, SQL scripts
Desired
Strong Communication Skills
Required
Prior experience or work with DHS
Highly desired