IES Business Analyst (Project Coordinator) Ref. #7601

Minimum Qualifications

Eight (8) years of experience in Business Systems Analysis, IT, or a related field.

The following degrees may substitute for the general experience as indicated:

Associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; Master’s degree in related field substitutes for an additional year of experience; Doctorate in Business Administrative or computer science or related field substitutes for an additional two years of experience, beyond a Bachelor’s degree.

Duties Description

Under the direction of an IES Program Area State Lead within the Integrated Eligibility System (IES), the IES -Business Analyst will lead the Business Analysis (BA) activities throughout assigned Program Area lifecycle. The incumbent will supervise a team of Business Analysts and manage their assignments, providing guidance on methodology, process and tools while adhering to internal controls evaluating the work of BA staff in their ability to create assigned artifacts that adhere to the project’s expected level of quality and velocity. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Manage a team of Business Analysts and assignments within the Program Area. Lead Program Area activities related to as-is and to-be requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and design. Liaise with various stakeholder groups, including but not limited to executive teams, program managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and end-users, to collect, document, review, and obtain feedback on relevant business processes and requirements. Collaborate with internal IES teams including the PMO, BA, Quality Assurance, Technology, and Executive Leadership teams to ensure system requirements are documented clearly and according to project artifact standards, feasible, testable and are within approved project scope boundaries. Lead staff in adherence to internal controls leveraging the Business Team Center of Excellence (CoE), prescribed tools, and standards. Provide input, evaluate, and adhere to project timelines and priorities. Assist in reviewing vendor work products. Keep management informed of progress, issues, and risks. Develop a deep understanding of the business processes and system solutions within IES. Perform full range of supervisory responsibilities and manage blended teams of state and vendor resources.

Additional Comments

Note that this posting will fill multiple Business Analyst positions.

May be filled in NYC or other NYS locations

Background check and fingerprinting are required.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan, Which Includes

Choice of several low and competitive health insurance plans Dental & vision insurance at no additional cost Membership in the NYS Retirement System Deferred Compensation Investment Plan Minimum of 13 vacation days per year 13 sick days per year 5 days of personal leave per year 12 paid holidays per year Tuition reimbursement Training & development opportunities