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About Beacon Systems, Inc
Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Services. We have a vast portfolio of clients across the country. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.
Position: Business Analyst
Duration: 12 Months with a possible one (1) year renewal term not to exceed 12 months.
Location: Tallahassee, FL 32303
General Experience Expectations:
- Typically has seven (7) to 10 years of IT work experience, including four (4) or more years managing projects and experience with projects in multiple technologies and business functions.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related fields or five (5) years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable.
The Department requires the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:
- Certification in Business Analysis from a reputable body, such as the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) or the Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) from the Project Management Institute (PMI);
- Five (5) or more years of experience working as an IT Business Analyst using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies;
- Demonstrated experience in business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, and methodology development;
- Ability to document user stories and write business IT system requirements;
- Experience coordinating business users, technical staff, and architects to help analyze and define future needs and operations based on use-case and analysis of alternatives;
- In-depth knowledge of business process design and re-engineering;
- Ability to coordinate project teams and effectively conduct the initiative to meet overall objectives;
- Experience communicating and working within cross-departmental teams, and strong collaborative skills;
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel;
- Experience preparing status reports and providing management briefings;
- Ability to provide excellent leadership, verbal, written, and negotiation skills; and
- Experience with meeting facilitation and documentation.
NOTE: In addition to the above list, the selected Candidates must successfully complete a Level II Background Check.
Preferred Qualifications:
The Department prefers the Candidates to have the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:
- Certification in Agile or Scrum-based Project Management;
- IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management Foundations Certified;
- Experience managing projects with a large, distributed user base;
- Experience developing and managing schedules for multiple projects;
- Experience managing waterfall projects;
- Experience with state government projects;
- Experience managing and reporting projects in compliance with Rule 60GG-1, F.A.C.;
- Experience working with technical programming teams;
- Ability to demonstrate a professional can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems;
- Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders;
- Skills in facilitation and team building;
- Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment;
- Knowledge in other IT areas such as programming, data analytics, etc.;
- A team player attitude with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic; and
- Ability to meet or exceed deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and organize and prioritize activities.
Scope of Work/Job Characteristics:
The Business Analysts will serve as the principal line of communication for the project team. The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:
- Lead or assist in business requirement gathering sessions (Joint Application Development) and stakeholder interviews to gather functional and non-functional requirements;
- Work closely with customers, stakeholders, and IT software developers to document business requirements;
- Develop As-Is, To-Be, and other required business analysis documentation;
- Create process models to illustrate business processes;
- Assist the Quality Assurance team to ensure requirements are accurately translated into test plans, and that test results meet business needs;
- Develop and lead the implementation of business process improvement recommendations;
- Maintain all project artifacts in accordance with Program Management Office (PMO) standards and other documentation as necessary to ensure compliance with Chapter 60GG-1, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.);
- Serve as a liaison with users;
- Follow a standard set of practices that ensure the integrity and quality of project artifacts;
- Manage expectations of diverse stakeholders and provide regular briefings to executives;
- Work independently as part of a larger cross-functional team; and
- Help with project coordination, support, and documentation.
NOTE: This position is designated as essential staff and is expected to report for duty when instructed to do so in times of emergency or potential emergency as required by Section 33-208.002(4), F.A.C.
Compensation
Compensation for roles at Beacon Systems Inc depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, BeaconGov provides reasonable range of compensation for this role.
EEO Statement
Beacon Systems is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to being an equal-opportunity employer extends across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions and benefits. We firmly believe in treating all employees and applicants fairly, based on their qualifications, skills, and performance.
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