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Job Title:  

IT Business Analyst

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000000595

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$85,000.00-$90,000.00

Job Description:

Job Title:  IT Business Analyst

Workplace: 200 Piedmont Ave SE. Atlanta, Ga. 30334

Hybrid: Yes

Travel: Only if related to project needs

  

Job Summary:

The Business Analyst (BA) serves as the business alignment owner responsible for working closely with business owners and technical groups across DBHDD Divisions and units to ensure the successful implementation of IT solutions. The business alignment owner serves as a bridge between operational teams and IT and is a professional with a strong foundation in business processes with the ability and expertise needed to analyze workflows using a logical, structured approach.

These BA activities include, but are not limited to, project planning, developing database and application requirements, application/solution design and mock-ups (wireframes, workflows, data/information architecture), monitoring project health, communicating & collaborating with business owners, development staff, vendors, & other stakeholders, and facilitating training, cutover, and go-live tasks.

The BA:

• Effectively identifies, coordinates, and leads meetings with team and project key stakeholders to understand the business need, gather & document requirements, and propose design solutions in collaboration with the application development team.
• Collaborates with business stakeholders to accomplish project goals including assisting with the design, development, and maintenance of possible web-based applications to collect, analyze and report data.
• Conducts analysis that identifies current state processes including system gaps and develop workflow analysis.
• Performs data analysis, integration, and consumption.
• Sets high expectations and enforces standards to meet project timelines.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to key stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five to ten (5-10) years of recent relevant business analyst experience, with a progression in responsibility.
• Proven experience analyzing, standardizing, and improving processes with innovative business solutions.
• Healthcare IT experience
• IT Project methodology experience including Agile.
• Experience with data analysis and database queries (SQL).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate to upper management, business, and technical personnel.
• Skilled with using Data visualization tools such as Power BI and Microsoft Office Suite including VISIO, and Axure RP.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of related experience OR Two years of experience at the lower level IT Business Analyst 3 (ITP062) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.