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Business Analyst

Integrated Resources, Inc

Lansing, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Administrative Skills, 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, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Wireframes
LOCATION
Lansing, MI
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid, 2 days in office are required - Tuesday & Wednesday preferred)
Duration : 6 months with possibility of extension
Interview mode : 1st round interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams with a potential 2nd round in-person.

Position Overview:
The Client 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 Client's cross-office teams (including the Office of Systems, Evaluation, and Technology - OSET), the Department 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 Required / Desired Required Years of experience
Exposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 years Required 5 Years
Experience in gathering and documenting business feedback and incorporating changes into current processes Required 5 Years
Ability to lead meetings, conduct training & information sessions, communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, make oral and written reports and presentations Required 5 Years
Experience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development project Required 3 Years
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Required 1 Year
Experience with Azure DevOps; including creating User Stories and queries Required 1 Year
Experience with Federal, State or local grant management systems Highly Desired 2 Years
Experience developing wireframes, mockups, & prototypes in Figma or comparable design software Highly Desired 1 Year


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