Senior Business Analyst
*This position is 100% onsite
Description:
- The client is seeking a senior Business Analyst to support the business process and requirements analysis and implementation of a statewide IT project for North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health NC SLPH.
- The NC SLPH is seeking to procure, validate and implement an upgraded version of the existing Laboratory Information Management System LIMS that provides reliable accurate and timely reporting of data generated and stored consistent with retention policies in the NCSLPH Clinical and Environmental Programs and requires the services of a senior Business Analyst role to work with the business and other stakeholders to support the business process analysis.
- This senior Business Analyst role will work with multiple internal and external stakeholders to capture requirements business process workflows and develop other BA artifacts using North Carolina Department of Information Technology Business Analysis Team tools and templates.
- The client preference is to use the agile methodology for the project.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a strong understanding of the functions uses and requirements for the Lab Information Management System LIMS
- Identifying and documenting current and future state process workflows
- Developing documents such as: Business objects inventory list Reports email notifications and Forms List Email Notifications/Letters Inventory List User Stories Permission Matrix Wireframes
- Additional development of documents may include but is not limited to entity relationship diagrams data dictionaries system context diagrams
- Assisting in performing functional and integrated testing
- Preparing and maintaining project documentation and artifacts including analysis reports and user documentation
- Working with project manager developers and end-users to ensure LIMS designs meet business requirements
- Providing UAT support including developing test scenarios and cases using the clients’ methodology
- Supporting required system go-live activities
- Documenting gap analysis
- Track delivery and review/approval progress of each deliverable in accordance with approved Project Work Plan and RACI
- Attending PMO meetings
- Employee will perform other related work as required
- May require traveling in the local Raleigh area to attend meetings
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Demonstrated experience participating in the documentation of functional requirements and technical specifications for existing and new applications
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Collaboration and relationship-building with their team members and clients
- Results-oriented individual with a very strong work ethic and must be able to demonstrate excellent negotiation communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with customers as a member of cross-divisional work groups and maintain positive and productive relationships with customers peers and superiors
- Ability to act independently with sound business judgment and thrive in environment with diverse communication styles
- Ability to prepare and present oral and written documents clearly and concisely
- Ability to manage complex assignments with multiple work streams and aggressive and sometimes competing timelines
- Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle SDLC concepts and process
- Knowledge of and experience with IT Service Management best practices and principles
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite MS Word EXCEL PowerPoint Visio and Microsoft Project
- Extensive understanding of SharePoint end user experience sites libraries lists and groups
- Lab Information Management System LIMS or other health systems experience is desired
- Must have familiarity with agile methodology tools and frameworks i.e. scrum kanban
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Extensive knowledge of business system analysis techniques and testing methodologies, Required 7 Years
- Demonstrated experience in gathering business requirements and development of business rules and process flow., Required 7 Years
- Proven experience with business process design, definition and/or re-design., Required 7 Years
- Experience with Business Analysis methodologies and problem solving, Required 7 Years
- Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Visio) Microsoft Project, Required 7 Years
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), Required
- Experience in development of procurement related documents including RFP and evaluation criteria. , Required 5 Years
- Demonstrable analytical skills and an attention to detail., Required
- Excellent creative thinking and problem solving skills Proactive, quality oriented, with demonstrated leadership and team building skills., Required
- Experience working for State government, Highly desired
- Healthcare related experience, Highly desired 3 Years
- Knowledge Creating Context Diagram and Functional decomposition, Required 5 Years
- Experience with DPH public health lab system and programs, Highly desired 3 Years
- Familiarity with agile methodology, tools and frameworks, i.e. scrum, kanban, Highly desired 3 Years
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