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Position number: K0046328Location of Employment: Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka, KS 66612Position Title and Salary: Business Analyst, grade 44, $ 72, 797.03 annually Kansas Judicial Branch BenefitsState Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov) Job Duties: The Business Analyst supports organizational initiatives by gathering requirements, analyzing processes, and facilitating communication between business units and technical teams. This role plays a key part in understanding business needs, translating them into functional requirements, and ensuring that proposed solutions align with organizational goals. The Business Analyst helps build clarity and consensus through documentation, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.Examples of work performed:(Position may not include all duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)Requirements Gathering & AnalysisWork with stakeholders to elicit, document, and validate business requirements.Translate business needs into clear, concise functional requirements.Assist in defining use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria.Conduct gap analysis and identify opportunities for improvement.Process Documentation & ImprovementDocument current-state business processes, workflows, and data flows.Support the development of future-state process designs and solution proposals.Collaborate with teams to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.Solution Support & TestingSupport solution design by clarifying requirements for developers and vendors.Assist in preparing test plans, test cases, and user acceptance testing (UAT).Participate in UAT sessions, track defects, and confirm that solutions meet business needs.Stakeholder Communication & SupportAct as a liaison between business units, IT teams, and external partners.Facilitate meetings, requirements workshops, and follow-ups.Prepare meeting notes, status updates, and requirements documentation.Project SupportCollaborate with project managers on scope, timelines, and deliverables.Maintain traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.Contribute to project documentation, reporting, and change request tracking.Required Education and Experience: EducationBusiness Analysis certification is a plus.Experience1-3 years of experience in a business analysis or similar support role.Exposure to structured project environments or SDLC/Agile methodologies is preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Analytical Thinking - Able to interpret data and process information logically.Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills.Collaboration - Works well with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Documentation - Proficient in writing requirements, process diagrams, and meeting summaries.Technology Comfort - Familiarity with business analysis tools, MS Office, and collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Jira, Visio).Applications will be accepted until: Open until filledThe Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact [email protected] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER