Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst

Location: Lansing, MI

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $60.00 $65.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

Our 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 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

• 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.

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of proven experience as a business analyst.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with grant management systems or government-funded programs.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a government and public sector IT organization operating across the state of Michigan, serving state agencies and local education authorities through technology-driven programs and federally regulated initiatives. The organization employs business analysts, system analysts, quality assurance analysts, and ScrumMasters who collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver public-facing IT solutions and support state and federal governance frameworks.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-09557 Industry: Operations & Management

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