1 year contract position: Business Analyst in Boston, MA

Summary:

Our client has received initial funding to begin the process of replacing its legacy system.  We are seeking the services of a Senior Business Analyst with at least three years application development experience to develop the requirements of the new system based upon the business and technical needs of our client.   

At a minimum, the Business Analyst will be required to:

·         Interview various subject matter experts (SME’s) within the division to understand the current system and to build a wish-list of features that would be desirable in the new system

·         Interview various subject matter experts (SME’s) to understand their current system and to build a wish-list of features that would be desirable in the new system if they were to utilize the system

·         Extensively research potential solutions that may be available and potential vendors

·         Contribute to the development of a System Requirements Document

·         Contribute to the development of a Request for Information (RFI) and a Request for Response (RFR) for the new system using mandated forms and processes

·         Assist in the evaluation, elimination, selection and engagement of prospective bidders from the RFQ process

·         Assist in the development of an implementation and transition plan for the project

·         Maintain and submit clear and concise activity/progress/time recording reports to management and reporting agencies as required

·         Ensure that deliverables are on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the Division and reporting agencies

·         Provide clear and complete documentation as required

·         Ensure that communications are constant and clear

Required Skill Set:

·         Possess a strong working knowledge of Business Analysis processes (e. g. BABOK, etc.)

·         Possesses a working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

·         At least three  years experience in Business Analysis, particularly within the implementation of a custom (or configured off-the-shelf) Software Application

·         Has successfully provided Business Analysis for at least three major IT migration projects.

·         Excellent technical documentation skills

·         Excellent communication and analytical skills

·         Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Visio 2007 and Microsoft Project