Senior Business Analyst

Primary Job Title:Senior Business AnalystAlternate/Related Job Titles:IT Business Analyst - State SystemsCorrections System AnalystEducation Grants AnalystEnterprise Systems BAGovernment Data AnalystLocation:Lansing, MIOnsite Flexibility:OnsiteContract Details: Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: Not specified Start: 09/04/2025 End: Not specifiedJob Summary:We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support two high-impact initiatives within the Department of Education and the Department of Corrections. You will work on the NexSys Grants Management System and the Corrections Offender Management System (COMS), collaborating with state agencies, vendors, and IT teams to drive system enhancements, data cleansing, and enterprise-level planning.Key Responsibilities:Education (MDE) - NexSys Project: Support operations of a grants management platform handling 100+ applications and over $2B in state education funding. Analyze business flows and write system requirements supporting grants processes.Corrections (MDOC) - COMS Project: Lead data cleansing, integration planning, and forward bridge implementation with external vendors. Serve as business analyst liaison between MDOC and DTMB development teams. Develop action plans, conduct impact analysis, and implement test strategies. Escalate project issues and risks and engage in strategic planning as IT system owner. Participate in large-scale procurement and RFP preparation activities.Required Experience: Experience gathering/documenting functional and technical requirements Experience in data cleansing and system integration projects Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, MS Project Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle, Agile, and traditional methodologies Experience with system analysis, swim lanes, sequence diagrams, and use cases Proven ability to lead joint application development (JAD/JAR) sessions Strong project estimation, planning, and forecasting background Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsNice-to-Have Experience: Experience drafting IT RFPs and leading state-level procurement Familiarity with MDOC or MDE systems SQL query creation and analysis Experience working with vendors and managing application interfacesRequired Skills: Business analysis and requirements gathering Project planning and stakeholder communication Agile and SDLC familiarityPreferred Skills: Data modeling and business process reengineering Diagramming and documentation (e.g., use cases, swim lanes) Procurement and RFP writing Knowledge of state-level systems and complianceAdditional Skills: Microsoft Excel, Visio, Project Impact analysis and test strategy creation Familiarity with CMMI, PMI, or other standards SQL knowledge and vendor system coordinationBenefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement FundAbout GTT:GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!Job Number: 25-25683 #LI-GTT #LI-Onsite