We are recruiting on behalf of our client, The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). We are seeking experienced Business Analysts for the PALM Project, a large-scale modernization of the State of Florida's accounting and cash management systems. The position is full-time, onsite in Tallahassee, FL, with occasional flexibility for remote work at management discretion. The contract runs through June 30, 2026, with possible extension. Reporting to: OIT PALM Team, 605 Suwannee St, Tallahassee, FL Core Duties & Responsibilities Research and understand FDOT business processes and inter-relationships. Document and diagram business/system processes and dependencies. Analyze impacts on agency business systems related to the PALM implementation. Facilitate joint analysis workshops with various business units. Gather and document business and technical requirements (user stories in Azure DevOps and other tools). Manage backlog and work items in Azure DevOps. Coordinate with Development and QA teams. Develop test plans and test cases; coordinate and execute testing/quality assurance efforts. Perform oversight reviews of deliverables for compliance with department standards. General Competencies Initiative, ability to work independently, and meet deadlines. Customer service and stakeholder engagement. Problem solving and critical thinking. Adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Quality assurance and control techniques. System Analysis & Design Conducting system analysis and design using various modeling methodologies. Key Project Background The FDOT PALM Project is a multi-year initiative to replace legacy systems (FLAIR) with a modern, standardized financial management solution. The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in ensuring FDOT’s business processes and IT systems are prepared for the transition and aligned with state-wide requirements. Requirements: Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Communication, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum 5 years of experience in business process analysis and systems analysis. Preferred Experience: Business Analyst for State Government projects implementing PeopleSoft Financials Proficiency in: Process mapping/modeling (e.g., Visio) MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Writing SQL queries and performing data analysis Highly desired: Experience with Microsoft DevOps and technical experience across IBM Mainframe, distributed, and cloud environments. Familiarity with Florida Administrative Code, Experience with data migration, Experience with change/release management, Experience with testing, and Experience with quality assurance tools is also valued. Preference for: Agile project experience Use of Azure DevOps to manage user requirements and backlogs Business Analysis Research, business analysis, as-is/to-be analysis, and process modeling. CBAP or Scrum Master certification preferred. Facilitation & Communication Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Technical & Project Management Knowledge of IT infrastructure and software development practices. Understanding and application of Florida Project Management Rule 60GG-1 and PMBOK. Job Type: Contract Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: In person