A-10 / 9 - 8366 - Business Analyst Analyst - Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) - Must be Local to AZ Only

FHRPhoenix, AZ, US

14 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Hybrid work model, predominantly remote with 10% on-site in Phoenix, AZ. Candidate must currently reside in Arizona – no relocation allowed. Candidate must attend an in-person interview. Candidate must provide AZ Driver’s License as proof of residency. Candidate must work AZ time zone business hours. All work must be completed in the United States .

Our direct client has an opening for a Business Analyst # 8366. This position is for 12+ months, with option of extension, and will be worked in a hybrid schedule on-site in Phoenix, AZ 10% – however mostly remote. All work must be completed in the United States.

If you are interested, please submit the following :

YOUR CURRENT RESUME

YOUR HOURLY RATE Rate Range is $40-45 / hr W2 or $45-50 / hr Corp to Corp

Below is the job description – Resumes due ASAP – Resumes Due by Monday, October 13

Description :

The Business Analyst, Senior’s role is to serve as the liaison between the Information Technology Services Division and multiple business units throughout the agency for large, complex projects. This role is responsible for eliciting and documenting project requirements and validating that solutions meet the department’s objective, collaborating with project stakeholders, and championing solutions through education and change leadership.

Supervision :

This position does not have direct reports.

Essential Functions :

% of Time

Project Planning and Support

Schedules and facilitates meetings with project stakeholders, as needed or required

Prepares and delivers informative, well-organized presentations and project status reviews for project stakeholders

Creates project documents, including but not limited to, detailed project requirements statements, context diagrams, status reports, change requests, and other documents as outlined by the project management lifecycle process or as required by stakeholders

Manages document versions to ensure standardized templates are completed, when applicable

Ensures requirements traceability is maintained during the development and testing phases

Continuously communicates with developers, quality assurance analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve conflicts

Champions solutions through education and change leadership

35%

Requirements Gathering

Acts as liaison between Information Technology Services Division and other business units

Follows best practices to develop requirements gathering plans prior to meetings

Elicits project requirements and expectations by meeting and collaborating with customers and other stakeholders

Ensures requirements are aligned to the approved project charter and supports the agency’s objectives

20%

Technical Project Support

Develops and executes comprehensive system test plans, conditions, test scripts, and test cases

Provides functional expertise to developers during the design and construction phases of projects

Supports business testing by documenting and analyzing business feedback and coordinating necessary changes and / or updates with the project’s technical stakeholders

20%

Agency / Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as : self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory / legal / industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings / events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities.

Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following : -

Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated

Completes all required training in a timely manner.

Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.

May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested.

Prepares for and actively participates in 1 : 1 coaching with supervisor

Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

20%

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience

Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to : a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.

Minimum of six years' experience in business analysis and / or project management

Knowledge / Understanding

Knowledge of Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK)

Knowledge and understanding of software development processes, including requirements and technical design analysis, development, system and user testing, problem resolution, and planning

Basic knowledge of tax-related policies and procedures

Basic knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and techniques for systems analysis and design, and business process modeling

Skills

Superb verbal, written, and listening communication skills

Superb organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations

Effective negotiation and elicitation skills

Effective interpersonal skills and demeanor

Effective project leadership skills in order to keep project timelines on track

Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.

Proficient in the use of systems such as TFS and Azure DevOps

Abilities

Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Ability to comfortably speak to and facilitate meetings with large groups of people

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner

Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed.

Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

Additional Job Demands

In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

Selective Preferences

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Business Analytics, or a related field

Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification

Lean Six Sigma Certification

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