Senior BusinessAnalyst || Must be VA Residents Only || F2F Interview

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, V.L.S. Systems, Inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Position: Senior Business AnalystLocation: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)Interview: Face To FaceAbout The Role:The primary objective of the Information Technology Unit is to deliver quality Application Development and Support and Web services through effective systems architecting and planning, project initiation, business analysis, requirements definition, systems design, systems development, systems implementation, on-going maintenance and enhancement, effective problem identification and resolution, production service and support, and systems administration support tasks to ensure computer applications will assist the Agency in achieving its day-to-day mission.Purpose of Position:Ensures compliance with the Agency project management standards and procedures for development, enhancement, and deployment of applications developed or procured by ITU to deliver services that satisfy user requirements and ITU established standards;Provides project planning and management,Ensures production of quality deliverables through the coordination of requirements to test output,Develops detailed knowledge and functional area expertise of business processes for supported DOC units;Participates in teams and maintains positive, professional relationships with colleagues and customers;Demonstrates initiative, timeliness, self-professional development,Skills And ExperienceExpert and applied skill in negotiation, facilitation, and consensus buildingDemonstrated skill in requirements solicitation techniquesProfessional oral and written communications skillsProject management experienceExtensive experience managing/collaborating to complete IT projectsPrefer working knowledge of a variety of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes including Waterfall, Agile, and IterativeConsiderable experience, knowledge and understanding of a variety of technologies including .NET, c#, Microsoft SQL Server, ETL, PowerApps, Business Objects, relational databases, hardware, telecommunications, messaging, network protocols, CRMPrefer experience, knowledge and understanding with web application development/GUI development, reporting, data movement (Batch, Web Services), reporting, data warehousingPrefer experience with data analysis, data profiling, mapping and validationPrefer bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Information Technology or a related field or equivalent training or experienceJob Description: Project Management, Planning and Analysis:Assist in the planning of changes to systems and implementation of new systems.Analyze Agency Policies and Procedure to identify agency needs related to systems.Elicit and document technical and business requirements.Evaluate the impact of system changes on DOC Policy.Manage expectations of change sponsors and stakeholders.Serve as a liaison between Virginia Department of Corrections users, ITU and vendors. System Testing:Assess, test and report on system application and enhancements.Create test schedules and strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates.Analyze impact of testing defects and recommend corrective action to stakeholders and software vendor.Test system applications to identify defects (regression testing), and tests system enhancements to ensure agency needs are met. System Deployment:Execute program enhancements.Coordinate project release communication to all stakeholders, their contingency plans and conduct release meetings with key stakeholders. Collaboration:Partner with internal and external resources.Work with other leadership teams to identify and resolve cross-divisional issues. TrainingProvide training to end users.Assess training needs based on user knowledge and system applications.Implement and evaluate training materials to ensure staff can independently use the system.SkillRequired / Desired Amount Of ExperienceMust be able to be hired directly by the agency WITHOUT sponsorship- RequiredExpert and applied skill in negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building- Required 5 YearsDemonstrated Skill In Requirements Solicitation Techniques- Required 5 YearsProfessional oral and written communications skills-Required 5 YearsProject Management Experience- Required 5 YearsPrefer working knowledge of a variety of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes including Waterfall, Agile, and Iterative- Highly desired 5 YearsConsiderable experience, knowledge and understanding of a variety of technologies: .NET, c#, Microsoft SQL Server, ETL, BizTalk -DesiredConsiderable experience, knowledge and understanding of a variety of technologies: Microstrategy, relational databases, hardware, telecommunications- DesiredConsiderable experience, knowledge and understanding of a variety of technologies: messaging, network protocols, Dynamics- DesiredPrefer experience, knowledge and understanding with web application development/GUI development, reporting, data movement, reporting, data warehousing- DesiredPrefer experience with data analysis, data profiling, mapping and validation- DesiredPrefer bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Information Technology or a related field or equivalent- DesiredQuestion 1In what city/state does candidate reside?Question 2Is your candidate able to be hired directly by the Commonwealth of VA WITHOUT sponsorship? This is REQUIRED.Question 3Is your candidate willing and able to interview and work on site as required by the agency?Question 4Is your candidate able to pick up their equipment on site if hired?Best RegardsRob | VLS Systems Inc.Work : | |Head Office : 4080 Lafayette Center Drive, Suite 300 | Chantilly | VA 20151