Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking candidate for documenting
home-grown systems in IFA\IEDA\ITG for modernization.
This position REQUIRES candidate to be IN THE OFFICE 4 DAYS PER WEEK from 8 AM
to 4:30 PM in a BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT.
Position will extend on 7/1/26
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) provides adaptable, secure, and
cost-effective technology services and solutions for the Department of
Management [DOM] and its Partners. We manage all State of Iowa Executive Branch
IT assets, projects, and resources, as well as providing technology and
expertise to support Iowa’s citizens and families. DOM DoIT does this by
consistently delivering top tier performance and value to citizens as a trusted
partner and service provider.
DoIT is committed to the pursuit of creative and innovative solutions that
enable our agency to help Iowans achieve healthy, safe, stable, and
self-sufficient lives through the programs and services we provide. We strive
for an IT culture that identifies the newest, most effective solutions through
discovery, open discussion and collaboration. We have fun together, care about
each other, and take pride in the solutions we provide. We believe in
continuously optimizing our processes, refining our solutions, and improving
ourselves for the benefit of the Iowans we serve.
Job Description - Responsibilities of the Business Analyst role include but are
not limited to:
NOTE: Contractor must bring significant experience DATA MAPPING and DATA
MODELING
• Working directly with business leaderships, SMEs, and technical partners on
system-aligned teams, to gather and document requirements for various Iowa
applications and systems.
• Creating, presenting and maintaining user stories, acceptance criteria and
designing documents in DoIT defined systems to be used by team members at all
levels.
• Directly responsible for documenting, tracing, maintaining, prioritizing, and
assessing changes to business practices, workflows, and associated system
processes.
• May act in the role of project manager / quality assurance analyst for smaller
efforts.
• Conducting research to query data, analyze problems, and determine solutions,
such as the installation of alternate methods and procedures, implementing
changes in processing methods, or the redesign of products or services.
• Consistently updating project information, statuses, risks, issues, and
timelines for reporting purposes.
• Working within an agile methodology framework with a focus on delivering value
while adjusting rapidly to produce the most effective outcome.
• May be called upon to participate in database and forms analysis.
A successful candidate for this role is expected to possess the following skills
and experience:
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the
ability to interact with a diverse group of team members, including executives,
managers, IT professionals, and subject matter experts.
• Experience in process mapping, group facilitation, data gathering and
analysis, and all phases of a project life cycle (requirements, design,
development, testing, deployment, documentation, training, and measuring
effectiveness.)
• Experience delivering software as part of an Agile delivery team.
• Strong ability to work effectively and autonomously against deadlines and
potential priority shifts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
Project, and Visio.
• Experience with requirement gathering software such as Azure DevOps, TFS,
Jira, or RTC.
• Ability to analyze business strategies and user needs, document
specifications, and translate business objectives into proper system
requirements and specifications.
• Guide stakeholders through business case development for new
applications/functionality, including cost benefit analysis, risks and issues,
and impact analysis.
• Ability to recognize value through benefit realization, avoidance of cost, new
opportunities, and organizational modernization.
• Experience with continuous process improvement via underlying technologies and
system support.A
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