Business Analyst - Curam exp

Location: Washington, DC (DMV Local Candidates Only)
Work Arrangement: Onsite 5 Days a Week
Contract Duration: 24+ Months

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst Curam to support government technology initiatives.

The ideal candidate will formulate and define system scopes and objectives based on user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements.

The candidate should be customer-service-oriented, possess strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to multitask. Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills are required.

The role involves assessing current challenges, collaborating with leadership to develop strategic plans, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and recommending supporting initiatives.

The Business Analyst will also plan and lead workshops for gap analysis and training sessions, analyze and validate requirements, and support project implementation from initiation through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and define system scope and objectives based on user needs and business requirements.

• Analyze business and user needs and translate them into functional and system requirements.

• Document business requirements and prepare system requirements specifications.

• Evaluate existing business processes and recommend improvements, optimization, development, and maintenance strategies.

• Analyze system performance, known issues, existing documentation, and supporting technologies.

• Identify process gaps and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Plan and conduct workshops for gap analysis and training.

• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to develop strategic plans and initiatives.

• Provide consultation and expertise on complex projects.

• Consider the business implications of technology applications in current and future business environments.

• Take ownership of challenges and demonstrate initiative and critical-thinking skills to resolve issues.

Desired Behavioral Characteristics

• Adaptable

• Analytical

• Goal-oriented and driven

• Self-starter

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Customer-service-oriented

• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively

Minimum Education / Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Alternatively, a current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Important Requirement

Only candidates local to the Washington, DC / DMV area will be considered.

Onsite availability is mandatory (5 days per week).