Apex Systems is hiring: Business Analyst in Boston

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.

Job#: 2091548

Position: Business Analyst

Location: 1 Ashburton Place, Boston MA

Duration: Contract until 6/30/26 with possibility of extension

• Candidates Must Already Sit Locally In New England

Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience

POSITION OVERVIEW

Senior Business Analyst - Agile Product Owner/ Business Analyst. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services is seeking an experienced professional Senior Business Analyst to join the IT team supporting the Department of Transitional Assistance.

DETAILED LIST OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Agile Systems Development Life cycle: Requirement Definition, Analysis, Design, development, testing and post-production maintenance.
• Provide business systems analysis and process redesign expertise, interacting with business internal and external users to clearly define and document requirements.
• Experience managing agile requirements, prioritizing requirements, and scoping for sprints.
• Experienced in using JIRA, Confluence and SharePoint.
• Monitor systems operation; review daily reports including but not limited to tickets, error reports; track, research and resolve reported issues.
• Gather requirements by facilitating JAD sessions, analyzing system workflows and processes.
• Evaluate information from multiple sources and prioritize user requirements using MOSCOW and other techniques.
• Understand systemic data requirements as they relate to enhancing/changing the business process or system.
• Participate and/or coordinate required testing/validation of system enhancements and fixes, creating and/or executing the test cases including problem determination and resolution.
• Use database querying tools (e.g. TOAD) to run queries for data validation and meet agency’s reporting needs. Working knowledge of SQL.
• Provides status updates to business leads/stakeholders and attains timely requirement approvals on documentation
• Prepares all system documentation, including but not limited to business analysis summary, research, presentations, requirements and detailed design documents.
• Monitors System Requests, Change Orders and Information Requests to ensure adequate priority is assigned and are addressed timely.
• Facilitates project meetings and promptly creates/disseminates project summary/meeting notes and status.
• Reviews changes in State and Federal regulations to determine the impact on existing systems and recommends system modifications to accommodate these changes.
• Reviews database structure to ensure the design supports the application.
• Prepares data flow diagrams by analyzing the business needs of end users to determine the flow of data within the organization.
• Function as a mentor for one or more junior staff in areas of expertise, such as: extensive knowledge of the Departments business operations and eligibility systems

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Agile product owner/ business analysis experience.
• Proven skill and effectiveness in requirements gathering, definition, business planning, data analysis, process analysis, business and functional requirements analysis, system design, testing implementation and change management.
• Skill and experience working on Agile projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to various levels of team members and management to clarify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Demonstrated experience solving business and technical issues while supporting colleagues in a coaching and mentoring capacity.
• Ability to adapt to evolving business processes and operations.
• CSPO/CBAP etc. certifications is a must have.
• EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in awards such as ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We offer an ESPP and a 401K program with company match after 12 months. We also offer a Health Savings Account (HSA), SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. Professional development includes on-demand training, certification prep, and access to a library of courses/seminars after 6+ months of tenure, with certification discounts and perks for associations such as CompTIA and IIBA. A dedicated Career Coach and a team to address benefits questions are provided.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN. 4400 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as required by law. For accommodations in job search or application, contact the Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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