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Business Analyst 5

Sunrise Systems Inc

Lansing, MI

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SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Administrative Skills, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Support, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Federal Grants, Government Funding, Grant Administration/Management, Help Desk, Interpersonal Skills, Knowledge Management, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Azure, Mock Up, On Site Support, Operational Support, Operations Management, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Support Documentation, Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Wireframes
LOCATION
Lansing, MI
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Title: Business Analyst 5
Job ID: 26-03254
Location: Lansing, MI,48933
Duration: 06 months of Contract (Contract may be extended to 12 months based on capacity and budget)
 
Position Overview:
 
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.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
 
  • Facilitate meetings with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external consultants.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for field consultants regarding application issues.
  • Communicate issue status, resolutions, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
 
  • Operational & Technical Liaison
 
  • Manage and prioritize operational support requests and enhancement tickets in Azure DevOps.
  • Collaborate with OSET and vendor teams to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
  • Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
 
  • Leadership & Team Coordination
 
  • Lead and mentor a team of business analysts.
  • Delegate tasks effectively and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Facilitate and lead requirement-gathering sessions with both business and technical teams.
 
  • Documentation & Knowledge Management
 
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation on the project SharePoint site.
  • Ensure all process changes and decisions are well-documented and accessible.
 
Required Skills & Qualifications:
 
  • 4 + years of proven experience as a business analyst.
  • 2 + years of experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs.
  • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership capabilities in cross-functional team environments.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Office.
 
Skill Metrix
 
SkillRequired / DesiredRequired Years of experience
Exposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 yearsRequired5 Years
Experience in gathering and documenting business feedback and incorporating changes into current processesRequired5 Years
Ability to lead meetings, conduct training & information sessions, communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, make oral and written reports and presentationsRequired5 Years
Experience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development project Required3 Years
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Required1 Year
Experience with Azure DevOps; including creating User Stories and queriesRequired1 Year
Experience with Federal, State or local grant management systemsHighly Desired2 Years
Experience developing wireframes, mockups, & prototypes in Figma or comparable design softwareHighly Desired1 Year
Contact:
Vinay Kumar:  Vinay.c@sunrisesys.com Direct: (732) 837-0448 | URL: Sunrise Systems Inc.

About the Company

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Sunrise Systems Inc

Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry. More than two and a half decades later, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the staffing industry. Combining our deep industry expertise, insights, and global resources, we have partnered with our clients to connect them with top professionals across several different industries.

We provide cost-effective Managed Staffing Solutions, Information Technology and Information Technology Consulting Services to several Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Government agencies. We provide our clients with flexible engagement models and customized products that are budget and time specific. Understanding the challenges that every business faces, we offer our services either on-site at the clients' site or from one of our globally distributed technology centers. Our onshore and offshore development capabilities ensure that we excel at meeting customer requirements every single time.

Our collective business experience spans over two and a half decades and ranges from:

  • Business, management, and technical fields
  • Information technology consulting and software solutions.
  • Providing strategic support for the development and long-term growth of new business ventures across several industries including but not limited to; accounting, banking, finance, and recruitment.
  • Motivating technology staff and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies

Sunrise Systems has a vast range of competence in:

  • Design, development, and support of cloud-based solutions from simple to highly complexed
  • Database administration of multi-platform applications, complex databases, and web-based environments that include all aspects of installation, planning, maintenance, and monitoring.
  • Data processing and data migration
  • Application re-engineering and platform migration
  • Working with the Information Systems and end-user communities at all levels to resolve issues and establish consensus.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.sunrisesys.com/

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