Title :- Business Analyst - Need Locals only Location:- Tallahasse, FL Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Communication, Information Systems, or other related fields are required. Equivalent work experience may substitute for the educational requirement. Experience: 1. A minimum of 5 years of Business Process Analysis and systems analysis is required. 1. Proficiency in process mapping/modeling with tools such as Visio is required. 1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, required. 1. Proficiency in writing SQL Queries and performing Data Analysis is required. 1. Experience working with Microsoft DevOps is highly desired. 1. Technical Experience (programming or operations) working in IBM Mainframe, Distributed, and Cloud computing environments is highly desired. 1. Knowledge of data migration is desired. 1. Knowledge of change and release management is desired. 1. Knowledge of testing and quality assurance tools and techniques is desired. 1. Preference will be given to candidates with agile project experience and use of Azure DevOps to manage user requirements and backlogs. Primary Job Duties/ Tasks: The activities the candidate will be tasked with include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Research and understand Client business processes and their inter-relationships. 1. Document and diagram business and system processes and dependencies between them. 1. Research and document impacts on agency business systems in relation to the PALM implementation. 1. Facilitate joint analysis workshops with the business units. 1. Gather and document business and technical requirements as user stories in Azure DevOps and other tools. 1. Manage backlog and work items using Azure DevOps. 1. Coordinate with Development and QA teams. 1. Develop Test Plans and Test Cases. 1. Coordinate testing and quality assurance efforts. 1. Perform oversight reviews of deliverables for compliance with department standards. Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): The submitted candidate must be able to apply specific knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: 1. Business Analysis: Skill in performing detailed research, business analysis, as-is and to-be analysis, process modeling. Use of software tools is required and include, but are not limited to, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and Visio. Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is highly desired. 1. System Analysis & Design: Skill in performing System Analysis & Design using a variety of modeling methodologies and techniques. 1. Facilitation: Ability to expertly facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders. 1. Technical Understanding: Technical knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructure and software development practices and techniques. Personal Attributes: 1. Able to be trusted with sensitive information. 1. Experienced at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 1. Advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. 1. Ability to conduct research into issues and topics as assigned. 1. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. 1. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new things quickly. 1. Highly self-motivated and directed. 1. Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities. 1. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: 1. Communication: Have the ability to clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others. 1. Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem. 1. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and make objective decisions. 1. Flexibility: Is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Has the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. The ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others. 1. Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others. 1. Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Is able to adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations. 1. Problem Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations accordingly. 1. Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal. 1. Quality Assurance: Knowledge of ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice. Thanks & Regards Parvesh Kumar . Sr Account Manager- IT Department Naztec® International Group LLC. 263 N Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33413 USA