Senior Business Analyst

Job Title: Business AnalystDuration: 1 year with possible extension

Location: West Allegan Street,Lansing,Michigan,48933Work Mode: Hybrid Work Schedule Two days a week.

Mondays and Tuesdays onsite.Interview Process: VirtualLocal candidates ONLYTop Skills & Years Of ExperienceExposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 years - Required 5+ YearsExperience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development project - Required 3+ YearsExperience in a role, as a business analyst, supporting a software development project, in the past 5 years - Required 3+ YearsAbility to lead meetings, conduct training & information sessions, communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, make oral and written reports and presentations - Required 3+ YearsExperience with Azure DevOps - Required 1+ YearsClear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this roleJob DescriptionSeeking a Senior Business Analyst to assist with the Agency Services Application Development and Support team who supports multiple applications . This role would consist of supporting maintenance activities for applications as well as multiple larger projects with a main focus on MiLEAP. We are looking for someone who understands and has experience with the software development lifecycle as they will be managing work requests to support operational support needs for web applications and gather requirements for project initiatives. This role is the liaison between the technical team and the business partners. This is a senior position, the selected candidate must possess strong leadership skills including delegation, effective communication, effective requirement gathering, and the ability to lead meetings with stakeholders and other technical resources.TasksFacilitates meetings with the technical team and business client.Gathers requirements and project specifications by leading requirement sessions independentlyManage project tasks, timelines, and communication between business product owner and development team associated with the Change Management lifecycleProvide management with information such as project status reports and resource demand projections.Maintain backlog of work items & track sprints and ticket progress in Azure DevOpsEnsures the team is adhering to the department change management policiesMaintains documentation on the project SharePoint Site.Must be detail oriented and a critical thinkerWorking with vendors and other stakeholdersGather complex new application requirements for RFPsRequired SkillsExposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 years - Required 5+ YearsExperience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development project - Required 3+ YearsExperience in a role, as a business analyst, supporting a software development project, in the past 5 years - Required 3+ YearsAbility to lead meetings, conduct training & information sessions, communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, make oral and written reports and presentations - Required 3+ YearsExperience with Azure DevOps - Required 1+ YearsHighly Desired SkillsKnowledge and understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle - Highly Desired 2+ YearsProject management skills and knowledge in project management and related methodologies - Highly Desired 6+ MonthsExperience with Microsoft SharePoint - Highly Desired 2+ YearsExperience with Salesforce Platform - Highly Desired 6+ MonthsExperience with MS Dynamics 365 - Highly Desired 6+ Months