Senior BA

JOB TITLE : Senior BA JOB LOCATION : Quincy MA WAGE RANGE

• : $60-$65 JOB NUMBER : ITS77-EHS-FY26-BUSANAL-014- MSD REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Broad knowledge of business analysis techniques for creating requirements and certifying software acceptance. Broad technical knowledge and experience supporting wide range of applications, data processes and technologies (e.g., C, C++, Java, .NET, Oracle, and Cloud). Prior experience with Jira, SQL Queries, Rational Quality Manager (RQM) and ADA compliance. Strong familiarity with NIST security standards and working with PII and PHI data. Proven understanding and knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC). Experienced in use cases and testing methodologies including functional, systems, integration, performance, and UAT. Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed planning, perform risk assessments, and successfully mitigate risks. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with management, end users, project team members, and vendors. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite, Visio, MS Project, other project management and collaboration tools. Excellent problem-solving skills. QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Years' Experience, Certificates) : Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field, or equivalent work experience. Professional certification in IIBA preferred or a minimum of 5 years of extensive hands-on experience in IT application implementations or systems support. JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Sr. Business Analyst's primary role is to support on Integrated Care Contract Management tool and coordinate with the Shared Applications Architect, Database and Release Management teams. He / she is responsible for enhancing the quality of IT products and services, analyzing data to inform business decisions, and assessing technological solutions to support business needs. Lead business and technical requirements assessment to define and develop requirements for new or existing enterprise systems in accordance with standard operating methodology. The Sr. Business Analyst must possess exceptional interpersonal skills as they need to act as a communication link between the IT and agency business groups. Work with business users to plan and document user stories; manage and support expectations of product owners. Collaborate in defining acceptance testing and end-user training requirements and be experienced with release management processes. Facilitate change management activities between the project team and IT service groups; and work with helpdesk operations to create and implement support procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled, fast-paced team and contribute to critical and highly visible projects within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Job Duties : (Detailed list of Responsibilities) Lead and conduct business analysis to elicit requirements as the foundation for IT solutions to meet business needs (e.g., workshops, focus groups, interviews, observation, brainstorming, and JAD Sessions) and organize into traceable, testable, and verifiable data and business formats. Conduct business analysis for the purpose of identifying solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the system to fulfill the business requirements (e.g., Data Flow Diagram, Context Diagram, Business Process Model, Root Cause Analysis, or Gap Analysis). Develop comprehensive written documentation of what the system, process, or product service must do to satisfy the business requirement; this includes creating, updating, and maintaining documentation (e.g., Business Case, Use Case, Business Requirements Document [BRD], Gap Analysis, Impact and feasibility Analysis, Change Management Analysis) throughout the system development life cycle utilizing proper version control in the designated knowledge repository. Validate and verify requirements throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC) to ensure systems perform to the required specifications and can achieve target goals. This includes leading efforts to ensure test plans and scenarios are created; as well as review and signoff on test results (e.g., ADA, functional, performance and vulnerability). Apply project management standards to facilitate change management and manage expectations effectively and to identify, track and escalate constraints / risks and communicate timely to appropriate stakeholders using standard RAID processes. Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen relationships. Monitor and triage support voicemail, email, and support tickets to ensure timely responsiveness to systems and operational questions, problems, and / or bug identification. Ability to create detailed technical drawings using tools such as Visio or other Microsoft tools Domain knowledge in healthcare a strong plus. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to : job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life / short term disability / whole life / term life / accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.