Business Analyst

Position Title: Business Analyst Location: Des Moines, IA Engagement Type: Contract Work Mode: Onsite (4 days/week required) Duration: 6 months Interview Type: Webcam Interview Only Role Overview Seeking an experienced Business Analyst to document home-grown legacy systems for future modernization efforts. The candidate will work with cross-functional teams including business leadership, SMEs, and technical partners to gather, analyze, and document requirements across multiple Iowa state applications. Key Responsibilities • Gather and document requirements for various state applications and systems working directly with business leadership, SMEs, and technical partners • Create, present, and maintain user stories, acceptance criteria, and design documents • Document, trace, maintain, prioritize, and assess changes to business practices, workflows, and system processes • Conduct data queries, analyze problems, and determine process solutions • Maintain and update project information, statuses, risks, issues, and timelines • Work within an Agile methodology framework to deliver value efficiently • May serve as project manager or QA analyst for smaller efforts • Participate in database and forms analysis as needed Required Skills & Experience • 8+ years' experience on large, complex IT systems • 5+ years' experience in Data Mapping and Data Modeling (critical requirement) • 8+ years' experience eliciting requirements, writing user stories, design documents, defining acceptance criteria, and facilitating stakeholder communication • 8+ years' experience with SDLC procedures and system development methodologies • 8+ years' experience managing stakeholder expectations and priorities • 8+ years' experience with Microsoft development platforms and software • 6+ years' experience in an Agile environment • 5+ years' experience with ALM tools: Azure DevOps (ADO), TFS, VSTS, Jira, or IBM RTC • 5+ years' experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or equivalent relational database software • 3+ years' familiarity with data modeling standards, advanced information management, and/or architecture design • Bachelor's degree in MIS, Business, or related field and/or equivalent experience Preferred Skills • Process mapping, group facilitation, and full project life cycle experience • Business case development including cost-benefit analysis, risk, and impact analysis • Continuous process improvement experience Additional Details Position requires onsite presence 4 days per week, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM, in a business professional environment. Expenses are not reimbursed. Interviews scheduled for May 7 8, 2026 via webcam. Background check and fingerprinting required prior to start. Interested professionals may share their updated resume for consideration.