Business Analyst - 2298

Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Business Analyst for our client located in Montgomery, AL.

This position is onsite in Prattville, AL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Job Overview:

• The business analyst will be responsible for understanding the current newborn screening follow-up and hearing system, assessing whether it meets the needs of program staff, and identifying areas for improvement.
• If the existing system is unable to meet these needs, the business analyst will help oversee a project to develop a new in-house solution tailored to the program’s requirements.
• The business analyst will partner with stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze their needs and requirements for the newborn screening follow-up and hearing system.
• This includes examining the current system, reviewing existing documents and requirements, identifying capabilities and limitations, and analyzing the existing processes to determine areas for improvement that may need to be documented as additional requirements.
• The business analyst will create workflow charts and diagrams, document system interactions, and provide clear and thorough documentation to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Key responsibilities include interviewing program staff to gain a deeper understanding of how the system is used, documenting how staff interact with it, and coordinating meetings to build consensus and ensure all stakeholders are aligned.
• The business analyst also participates in solution discussions, offering insights and recommendations based on their analysis to support informed decision-making.
• The role requires expertise in formal requirements-gathering methodologies and experience in developing requirements documentation. Strong organizational and writing skills are crucial, along with the ability to create graphic representations of complex business processes.
• Additionally, the business analyst should have skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, systems analysis, and familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Proficiency in using business analysis tools and project management software is also beneficial.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in business analysis or a related field
• 1 year in requirement gathering
• 1 year in systems analysis
• 1 year in workflow design
• 2 years in technical writing
• 2 years in project management
• 1 year in problem solving
• Knowledge of personal computer hardware and related equipment
• Strong and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public health managers and laboratory staff, as well as other public health partners
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel)
• Ability to make good judgments in demanding situations
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with ease and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management software
• Database knowledge, SQL to analyze and retrieve data from systems.
• Basic programming knowledge for effective collaboration with developers.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or another related field. Or equivalent work experience

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

• A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
• A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
• A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.
• A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 
• Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
  • the pre-employment testing protocol:
    • background investigation
    • drug screening

Our Employees:

• Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
• Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.