Business Analyst

Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid) on-site Mondays and Wednesday Duration: Long-term contract (with potential extension) Key Responsibilities • Lead business analysis efforts to gather, document, and validate requirements across business and technical stakeholders • Develop comprehensive RFP documentation, including questionnaires and evaluation criteria, to support vendor procurement efforts • Analyze existing systems and documentation to establish a baseline for replacement solutions • Collaborate with internal teams, leadership, and external partners throughout the RFP lifecycle—from development through vendor selection • Support application modernization initiatives, including upgrades to front-end, middle-tier, and backend technologies • Manage or support Agile project delivery, including planning, tracking, and coordination of development efforts • Create and maintain detailed documentation, including: • Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) • Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs) • Gap analyses • Use cases and workflow diagrams • Facilitate communication between business units, developers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery • Support testing activities, including test scenario development, UAT coordination, regression testing, and data validation • Assist with vendor management and implementation efforts following RFP completion, if applicable Required Qualifications • Proven experience as a Business Analyst supporting software development projects • Strong experience developing and managing RFP processes from start to finish • Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile methodologies • Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders (business, technical, and executive teams) • Strong documentation skills with experience creating BRDs, RTMs, workflows, and technical specifications • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with public sector agencies • Experience supporting application modernization initiatives • Familiarity with technologies such as .NET, Angular, Azure DevOps, or similar environments • Experience with software procurement, vendor evaluation, and implementation oversight • Background in healthcare or human services systems Key Attributes • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail • Analytical and solution-oriented mindset • Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills • Ability to balance business needs with technical constraints