Sr. IT Business Analyst

Sr. IT Business Analyst

07 Oct 2024
Maryland, Laurel, 20724 Laurel USA

Sr. IT Business Analyst

Position InformationFunctional TitleSr. IT Business AnalystRecruitment Category TypeStandardFunctional CategoryInformation TechnologyGradeIT.9FLSA StatusExemptRequisition Number25-0082Number of Vacancies1Job LevelNon-ManagementJob CodeN/AJob Description SummaryOrganization NameIT Governance ServicesReports toSection Manager, Business AnalysisFull or Part TimeFull TimeIf Part Time how many hours per weekRegular or TemporaryRegularPosition End Date (if temporary)Work ScheduleM-F; must work onsite at least 3 days per weekPosition LocationLaurelPosition Summary InformationGeneral SummaryThis is a non-merit system, employment-at-will, long-term contract position.This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and must work onsite at least 3 days per week.TheSr. IT Business Analyst serves as an expert liaison between IT and one or more assigned lines-of-business ( LOB ) to effectively:

Identify, document & analyze current (“As-Is”) and future (“To-Be”) administrative or operational business processes for streamlining or other improvement

Support business process re-engineering initiatives to improve WSSC Water efficiencies

Lead the elicitation and documentation of business, functional, data, and non-functional requirements(which may ultimately be addressed via technological solutions)

Support the IT Technology Working Group and IT Partner initiatives

The role is also responsible for the development of use cases, requirements traceability matrices, gap analyses, documentation archival in WSSC Water’s business analysis repository.Essential Functions

Leads business process analysis, use case analysis and business/functional requirements definition

Leads the implementation of complex process changes

Serves as Team Lead to IT Business Analysts, as assigned

Elicits, captures, validates and analyzes the business process/requirements of stakeholders in assigned lines-of-business

Applies proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to support subject matter experts in decisions regarding process optimization and technological solutions

Researches and maps end-to-end views of legacy business processes

Analyzes business processes and identifies and validates opportunities for streamlining

Designs detailed end-to-end business processes based on confirmed understanding of process drivers and metrics

Creates business analysis documentation including use cases, usage scenarios, process flows, data dictionaries, and requirements traceability matrices

Analyzes operational data and provides a process for identifying system/operational problems and solutions

Analyzes planned changes to assess impact on WSSC Water employees, customers, and stakeholders

Utilizes best practices in leading organizational change management activities as new applications and services are implemented

Translates conceptual user requirements into functional requirements in a clear manner that is comprehensible to software development and quality assurance teams

Other Functions

Mentors IT Business Analysts on business analysis discipline and IT Business Analysis process and procedures

Performs internal QA of both internal and external IT Business Analysis deliverables

Facilitates and leads process discussions, requirements elicitation and validation work sessions, workshops, and work groups

·Supports the functional configuration tasks and activities for software implementation projects

Participates in cross-functional teams in enterprise IT systems improvement projects

Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical DemandsBusiness casual office environmentRequired Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of various methodologies for analyzing and documenting requirements and business processes

Knowledge of software quality assurance best practices and methodologies

Ability to independently lead and conduct business process definition and analysis, requirements definition, gap analysis activities, process optimization, and process risk assessment

Proven ability to lead business analysts in successful business process definition and analysis, business requirements definition, gap analysis activities

Knowledge of the software development life cycle and best practices for refining requirements in each phase

Ability to create systematic and consistent requirements specifications in both technical and user-friendly language

Expert knowledge and understanding of MS Office software AND one or more of the following: MS Visio, Blueprint, StoryTeller, Signavio, Blueworks and JIRA software

Proven ability to consistently and effectively execute tasks and meet deadlines under pressure

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and organization skills

Proven, expert ability to develop and intuitively present complex ideas (conversationally or in presentations) to audiences with varying degrees of technical experience

Outstanding customer, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to identify opportunities to automate processes for efficiencies

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years’ experience in IT business process analysis and requirementsdefinition that includes:

4+ years of experience independently leading business process analysis and requirements definition efforts

Experience applying project management best practices in the management of IT projects

OR

High school diploma (or equivalent) and 10+ years’ practical experience in IT business process analysis and requirements definitionthat includes:

4+ years of experience independently leading business process analysis and requirements definition efforts

Experience applying project management best practices in the management of IT projects

Additional RequirementsCompletion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafterPreferences

Industry certification in business analysis or process improvement (e.g., Certified Business Analyst Professional)

Experience providing business analysis support in one or more LOB areas such as customer care and billing, infrastructure maintenance, asset management, maintenance and work management, etc.

Relevant public sector experience

Salary$102,866 - $174,873Posting Detail InformationEEO StatementAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.Close Date10/23/2024Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional InformationAll applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Yes

No

Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

Yes

No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Job Details

  • ID
    JC52659026
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  • Full-time
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  • Hiring Company
    Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)
  • Date
    2024-10-08
  • Deadline
    2024-12-06
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