State of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN
posted 5 months ago
The IT Senior Business Analyst position at Minnesota IT Services is a lead-level role focused on performing business analysis functions to support the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This position is critical in developing policies and providing essential services that improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The incumbent will work closely with IT and DEED agency professionals, as well as vendors, to implement DEED's new Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) Program. The role involves acting as a liaison among stakeholders to understand the structure, policies, and operations of the organization, and to recommend solutions that enable project success and goal achievement. In this capacity, the Senior Business Analyst will participate in requirements gathering sessions to analyze, define, and document business processes, software requirements, and data management systems. The position requires guiding and consulting with development team members throughout the development, testing, deployment, and adoption of solutions. Additionally, the analyst will communicate with system user populations regarding system changes and coordinate implementation planning for changes and releases. Mentoring and coaching less experienced business analysts is also a key responsibility, which may include suggesting learning curriculum and training paths. The incumbent will engage in various business analysis practices, including Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation, Requirements Management and Communication, Enterprise Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Solution Assessment and Validation, utilizing industry best practices and standards outlined in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) or equivalent standards. This position is eligible for full-time telework, allowing flexibility in work location while ensuring that business needs are met.