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Added Oct 22, 2024 Business Analyst (26561) Remote, Remote | Temp to Perm Apply (https://evoportalus.tracker-rms.com/LRS/apply?jobcode=26561&shownonlrs=True)

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Job Description

LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Business Analyst for an exciting contract to hire opportunity with a client of ours in Topeka, KS. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work!

Job Duties:

The Business Analyst (BA) for KDADS will serve as a key liaison across all departments, working closely with development, testing teams, and executive leadership. This role will be responsible for coordinating department efforts, gathering and documenting requirements, and maintaining clear, ongoing communication with developers and testers to ensure alignment on project goals. The BA will also provide regular updates to departments on progress and challenges. As the sole BA the individual must be self-starting, motivated, and capable of working independently to set and meet goals relative to specific situations and business needs. . Analytical thought and problem-solving are crucial for this role to address various data and best practices in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Specific Duties:

Project Coordination and Business Requirements (45%):

• Collaborate with business units to gather requirements for implementing new or improved processes/systems.

• Challenge business units to think outside conventional processes and promote efficiency.

• Identify business strengths and opportunities, offering recommendations based on research for areas of improvement.

• Advise business personnel on current or potential information system capabilities to solve business problems or enhance operations.

• Plan, organize, and deliver work sessions for gathering business requirements.

• Document the consensus from business requirements using tools like context diagrams, flowcharts, and project plans.

• Proactively manage changes in work request scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

Application Testing and Development Collaboration (30%):

• Work with application development staff to test new and modified applications.

• Create test scripts and scenarios, and track testing progress.

• Collaborate with developers to isolate and identify test point failures and performance improvement areas.

• Confirm that application development meets project requirements.

Training Material Development (15%):

• Develop and update application training manuals and other training materials as needed.

• Assist with IT training sessions.

Special Projects and Disaster Response (10%):

• Complete special projects and perform other duties as assigned, including ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism.

• Assist other employees in the work unit to accomplish assignments as necessary.

Skills/ Experience Required:

• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, decision-making skills, and the ability to write clearly.

• Analytical thinking, facilitation skills, communication, requirements gathering and elicitation

• Knowledge of MS Applications (Word, Excel, etc)

• Proficient in organizational skills, time management.

• Self starter mindset

• 5+ years of Business Analysis

Education Required:

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree in relative field preferred but experience can be used in place of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP) a plus.

• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and e-communication.

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

Colorado Pay Range:

20 - 125/per Hour