Business Analyst (Local to Michigan Only) - Hybrid Role

Position: Business Analyst Duration: 6 Months (with possibility of extension) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the enhancement and maintenance of a grant management application used for administering federal funding programs. This role serves as a strategic liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendor partners to ensure successful delivery of system enhancements and operational support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in gathering business requirements, conducting user acceptance testing (UAT), creating end-user documentation and training materials, and leading cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external consultants. • Serve as the primary point of contact for business users regarding application issues. • Communicate issue status, resolutions, and project updates to stakeholders. Operational & Technical Liaison • Manage and prioritize operational support requests and enhancement tickets using Azure DevOps. • Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to ensure timely resolution of issues. • Translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications. Leadership & Team Coordination • Lead and mentor business analysts. • Delegate tasks and ensure alignment with project objectives. • Facilitate business requirement gathering sessions with both technical and business teams. Documentation & Knowledge Management • Maintain project documentation and knowledge repositories. • Ensure process changes, business decisions, and technical documentation are accurate, current, and accessible. Required Skills & Qualifications • 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst. • 2+ years of experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs. • Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). • Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Proven leadership experience in cross-functional environments. • Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Office applications. Required Experience SkillRequired Years Experience with complex IT web applications 5+ years Gathering and documenting business requirements and implementing process improvements 5+ years Leading meetings, conducting training, presentations, and stakeholder communications 5+ years Acting as a liaison between development teams and business stakeholders 3+ years Microsoft SharePoint 1+ year Azure DevOps (including User Stories and Queries) 1+ year Preferred Experience • 2+ years of experience with federal, state, or local grant management systems. • Experience creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes using Figma or similar design tools. Work Arrangement • Hybrid work environment. • Two days per week in the office (preferred), with the remaining days remote. • Full-time onsite work is also an option.