Business Analyst with Federal Grants

Phone/Skype Hire. Onsite from day 1 Location: Lansing, MI Duration: 12+ months Seeking a Senior Business Process Reengineer to support in enhancing and maintaining the Consolidated Application within the NexSys platform. This application is critical for distributing federal formula grants Agencies. Responsibilities Process Analysis & Improvement Review and document current grant-related business processes and workflows. Identify opportunities for process optimization and recommend improvements. Analyze federal policy changes and advise OES on necessary application updates. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external consultants. Act as the primary point of contact for field consultants regarding application issues. Communicate issue status, resolutions, and updates to relevant stakeholders. Operational & Technical Liaison Manage and prioritize operational support requests and enhancement tickets in Azure DevOps. Collaborate with OSET and vendor teams to ensure timely resolution of technical issues. Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements. Leadership & Team Coordination Lead and mentor a team of business analysts. Delegate tasks effectively and ensure alignment with project goals. Facilitate and lead requirement-gathering sessions with both business and technical teams. Documentation & Knowledge Management Maintain comprehensive documentation on the project SharePoint site. Ensure all process changes and decisions are well-documented and accessible. Skills Needed - Experience in a role, as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, or Project Coordinator, supporting a software development project, in the past 5 years - 5+ years - Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) - Experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs is a plus - Experience in gathering and documenting business feedback and incorporating changes into current processes - Proven experience in business process reengineering or business analysis. - Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). - Experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs is a plus. - Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated leadership capabilities in cross-functional team environments. - Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Office Suite. - Self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. - Exposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 years Required 5 Years - Experience in gathering and documenting business feedback and incorporating changes into current processes Required 5 Years - Experience in a role, as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, or Project Coordinator, supporting a software development project, in the past 5 years Required 5 Years - Experience working with multiple teams, internal and external to support a project, it’s business processes and training needs. Required 5 Years - Ability to lead meetings, conduct training & information sessions, communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, make oral and written reports and presentations Required 5 Years - Experience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development project Required 3 Years - Experience with Federal, State or local grant management systems Highly Desired 1 Year - Experience developing wireframes, mockups, & prototypes in Figma or comparable design software Highly Desired 1 Year - Project management skills and knowledge in project management and related methodologies Highly Desired 6 Months - Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Highly Desired 6 Months Job Type: Contract Pay: $68.00 - $70.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Experience: Business Analyst, Project Manager, or Project Coordinator: 7 years (Required) Federal, State or local grant management systems: 2 years (Required) business process reengineering : 5 years (Required) Work Location: On the road