Information Technology Business Analyst
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst (BA) to support IT project initiation efforts, technology procurements, and business systems analysis activities. The primary responsibility of this role will be analyzing IT project initiation requests and compiling documentation necessary to support new IT procurements, contracts, or in-house system development initiatives. As workload permits, the Business Analyst may also be assigned to active IT project teams. The Business Analyst will work closely under the guidance of the IT BA Manager, and successfully collaborate with business stakeholders, relevant IT teams, to gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements. This role requires strong communication, facilitation, documentation, and analytical skills to ensure successful project initiation, procurement support, and solution delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience facilitating workshops, conducting interviews, documenting current and future state processes, defining functional and non-functional requirements, and supporting software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities.
Location:
• Atlanta, GA.
Work Typ
e:• HYBRID – in Office 1 day Onsite per week and remote rest of the da
ys
Interv
iew:• In Person interview after the initial scree
ning
Key Responsibilities:
Business Analysis & Requirements
• Participate in the demand management process to assist business units in developing business cases, defining project scope, and documenting requirements for new systems or enhancements to existing s
ystems.• Gather, analyze, validate, and document business, functional, and non-functional requir
ements.• Translate business needs into clear solution requirements and technical documen
tation.• Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and Joint Application Development (JAD) se
ssions.• Identify business process inefficiencies, operational pain points, and opportunities for process impro
vement.• Develop and do
cument:o Business process wo
rkflowso Current and future state a
nalyseso User stories and us
e caseso Functional and system requi
rementso System interaction d
iagramso Data mappings and logical data
modelso Metadata docume
ntationo Screen mockups and wir
eframeso Reporting and training requi
rementso Test cases and acceptance c
riteria• Ensure requirements traceability throughout the project lif
ecycle.• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and validate that business requirements have been successfully imple
IT Procurement & Vendor
Support• Support the development of Statements of Work (SOW), solicitation documents, procurement packages, and related ar
tifacts.• Primarily support IT acquisitions involving software, hardware, professional services, or technology so
lutions.• Assist in gathering documentation and information from vendors, contractors, and business stake
holders.• Collaborate with IT, Procurement, Legal, Security, and technical teams to support vendor evaluations and procurement act
SDLC & Project Support
• Participate in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) activities and transition requirements to development and proje
ct teams.• Collaborate & support documented requirements with project managers, architects, developers, QA testers, and business teams throughout project execution under the guidance of the IT BA
Manager.• Assist project managers with stakeholder coo
rdination• Communicate business requirements and priorities to technical implementati
on teams.• Create diagrams, charts, specifications, and supporting artifacts to guide/support development and solutio
n design.• Provide status updates, maintain weekly work logs, and update assigned work
tickets.• Develop task estimates and target completion dates for project schedules and work management
Required Skills & Qualifications
• 5 + Years, Experience working as an IT Business Analyst supporting IT projects, system implementations, or technology pro
curements.• 5 + Years, Strong understanding of business/data process analysis methodologies and SDLC
processes.• 5 + Years, Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and JAD
sessions.• 5 + Years, Ability to gather, document, and manage complex business, data, and functional req
uirements.• 5 + Years, Experience developing process flows, workflow diagrams, and functional speci
fications.• 5 + Years, Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and organization
al skills.• 5 + Years, Ability to work collaboratively with business and technical sta
keholders.• 5 + Years, Experience supporting procurement documentation, vendor coordination, or contract-related activities is
preferred.• 5 + Years, Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies is
preferred.• 5 + Years, Documenting AS IS & TO BE Process & User Interfac
e Mockups.• 5+ Years Experience in developing statements/scope of work for contracting and pr
ocurement.• 5 + Years Experience managing multiple projects/tasks at once; Results oriented and highly
organized.• 5 + Years Experience in Strong interviewing, active listening, communication, presentation, moderating meetings, and interpersonal skills - influencing, negotia
ting, etc.• 5 + Years Experience in Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare presentations and write scope/speci
fications.
Work Terms and
Conditions• This position is funded through the Georgia DOT fiscal year. GDOT may exercise the option to renew contracts annually in one-year
increments.• Several successful consultants have continued working through multiple contract extensions; however, GDOT is under no obligation to extend contracts and reserves the right to terminate employment a
t any time.• Candidat
es must be:o U.S. Citizens, or Permanent Residents with a valid
Green Card.o Proof of work authorization will be required during
o
nboarding.|Work Schedule &
Environment• This position currently follows a telework/remote hybrid wor
k schedule.• Work must be performed within the Eastern Time Zone during standard business hours, Monday thro
ugh Friday.• The Department observes 12 state holidays annually. Consultants may not work or make up time during holiday weeks without prior managemen
t approval.• Extended leave requests during the first year of service (two weeks or greater) are discouraged unless disclosed prior to offer
acceptance.• Consultants must maintain a personal cell phone for business-related comm
unications.
Preferred Qu
alifications• Experience supporting government or public-sector IT
initiatives.• Experience with procurement lifecycle documentation and vendor
management.• Familiarity with workflow automation, business process improvement, and enterprise a
pplications.• Experience using tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, Visio, SharePoint, Balsamiq, or simila
r platforms.• Strong problem-solving skills and attentio
n to detail.• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collabor
ation skills• Able to work in a fast-paced
environment
Education Q
ualifications• Minimum, bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology Syste
ms) Required.• Active IT Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Certificati
on Preferred.