Lansing, MI - IT - DTMB - Agency Services - DOC - Business Analyst 5

Position Information Position Type Staff Augmentation Hours/Week 40 Billing Type Daily Shift Day Projected Start Date 10/06/2025 Start Time 8:00 AM Projected End Date/Duration 1 Years from projected start date End Time 5:00 PM Bid Limit Per Vendor 1 Number of Positions 1 Desired Career Level Experienced Non-manager Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree Weekend Varied Position Location ddress 4125 W. St. Joe City Lansing State Michigan Zip 48917 Country UNITED STATES Requirements Travel Required No Security Required Yes Onboarding Category The following are required for bid submission: Resume R2R Meets Work Location Cover Sheet Position Description Please ensure you attach the Cover Sheet (attached), valid Right to Represent with hybrid work schedule acknowledged and confirmed by candidate, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name ONLY. (Refer to Bid Submission Requirements) Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please use Formstack link: https://knowledgeservices.formstack.com/forms/msp_michigan_subvendor_usage_request_form The State of Michigan is looking for: Business Analyst 5 Top Skills & Years of Experience: - 5+ years overall experience - Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modeling - Knowledge of IT project planning, development, and implementation with the ability to apply that knowledge to the development of requirements and RFP narrative - Experience in the documenting and gathering business, functional or technical requirements for software projects. - Ability to work on complex business problems, analyzing and evaluating current business methods and procedures for improvements. - Familiarity with interfaces between systems - Interview Process: In-person. Candidates MUST be available for an in-person interview. - Duration: 1 year with desire for contractor to convert to fulltime with SOMI in around 1 year. At the time of conversion, candidate must be authorized to work in the US without VISA sponsorship by the State of Michigan. - Local candidates (strongly preferred) or non-local (must be willing to relocate at their own expense from acceptance with no delays & follow the hybrid schedule) - Hybrid: Will need to be onsite starting day 1 for hybrid work schedule which is in-office 2 days a week. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. - Please note, there may be potential occasional overtime/weekends required for this position. Full Job Description Attached Required Skills Skill Type Skill Name 5+ years overall experience as a business analyst Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modeling Knowledge of IT project planning, development, and implementation with the ability to apply that knowledge to the development of requirements and RFP narrative Experience in the documenting and gathering business, functional or technical requirements for software projects. Proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project, Excel and Visio Ability to create and run SQL queriesPreferred Skills Skill Type Skill Name Bachelor's Degree Experience working with law enforcement/prisons Familiarity with HIPPA/Privacy Data Attachment: DOC - BA 4 - Job Description This position serves as the expert Senior IT Business Analyst for MDOC's mission critical application - Corrections Offender Management System (COMS). The candidate collaborates with MDOC clients and DTMB professionals to develop requirements, analyze data in support of the COMS project, makes recommendations for process and business flows, and develops a consensus on both business and system requirements. This position will take on a lead role in completing the COMS Project activities associated with Data Cleansing and the forward bridge integrations with an outside vendor. Also, the candidate establishes action plans, completes impact analysis, and implements test strategies. Experience managing a large data cleansing effort is required. Serves as a liaison to the vendor hosting the application, and an IT system owner representing the agency for impact and strategic planning. Engages with the MDOC in establishing clarity on the new system data requirements and the priorities for project tasks. Inform and escalate issues and risks in a timely manner with COMS project leadership. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and process modeling. Knowledge of IT project planning, development, and implementation with the ability to apply that knowledge to the development of requirements and RFP narrative. Knowledge and skills in project management and related methodologies e.g., PMI, or other industry accepted standard. Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and related methodologies e.g., Agile, CMMI, or other industry standard. Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles. Knowledge of computer programming, data modeling, and object-oriented programming procedures and techniques. Knowledge of application development environments and related tools. Experience in the estimation, planning and forecasting of projects. Experience in the documenting and gathering business, functional or technical requirements for software projects. Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and presentations. Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project, Excel and Visio. Ability to draft requirements for Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of IT solutions and services. Ability to participate in large DTMB IT procurement projects from initiation through vendor selection to implementation. Ability to conduct data and/or requirements gathering meetings (JAD or JAR sessions), with adherence to meeting agenda, documentation of meeting outcomes, and the ability to drive Action Items to closure. Ability to perform project level analysis and produce project analysis documentations such as swim lanes, sequence diagrams, use cases, etc. Ability to work on complex business problems, analyzing and evaluating current business methods and procedures for improvements. Ability to direct and organize procurement activities; to establish project goals and objectives that support the DTMB and MDOC strategic plans. Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, exercise sound judgment, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and prepare reports. Ability to communicate effectively, develop professional networks, and identify the internal and external dynamics that impact the work of the organization. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with cross-departmental and inter-agency teams; including effective communication skills with technical and non-technical groups. Ability to adapt, integrate, and modify existing programs or vendor-supplied packaged programs for use with existing information systems. Ability to use programming procedures and techniques in the implementation of computer programs. Some ability to create and run SQL queries Familiarity with interfaces between systems Education: Bachelor's Degree in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.