Work Model Hybrid
Seeking an experienced business analyst with experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs.
SUMMARY
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support the Office of Educational Supports (OES) in enhancing and maintaining the Consolidated Application within the NexSys platform. This application is critical for distributing federal formula grants to Michigan Local Education Agencies.
This role will serve as a strategic liaison between OES, regional field services consultants and managers, internal MDE cross-office teams (including the Office of Systems, Evaluation, and Technology - OSET), the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB), and vendor partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting business areas to complete business requirements, perform user acceptance testing, supporting end user documentation and training, with proven leadership experience in cross-functional environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
o Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external consultants
o Act as the primary point of contact for field consultants regarding application issues
o Communicate issue status, resolutions, and updates to relevant stakeholders
Operational & Technical Liaison
o Manage and prioritize operational support requests and enhancement tickets in Azure DevOps
o Collaborate with OSET and vendor teams to ensure timely resolution of technical issues
o Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements
Leadership & Team Coordination
o Lead and mentor a team of business analysts
o Delegate tasks effectively and ensure alignment with project goals
o Facilitate and lead requirement-gathering sessions with both business and technical teams
Documentation & Knowledge Management
o Maintain comprehensive documentation on the project SharePoint site
o Ensure all process changes and decisions are well-documented and accessible
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
MANGER NOTES
This is a contract opportunity with a great organization. As a contractor for Smith Johnson, you are eligible for medical, dental, life, disability. Smith Johnson pays for 70% of your medical and dental and 100% of life and disability. The contract is also eligible for PTO/holiday accrued monthly. You are also eligible for a 3% retirement matching plan. Smith Johnson believes in taking care of our contractors.