Full Time NYS HESC HBITS-06-13734 Expert Business Analyst
Albany, NY
Outcomes. Delivered.
Voyatek, formerly GCOM Software and OnCore Consulting, delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide.
For example, our technology:
Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program
Supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communities
Empowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraud
Equips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional support
Enhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers
With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy.
We're more than a technology company -- we're an outcomes company.
We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what's best for our customers and the residents they serve.
We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you've come to the right place.
Voyatek is seeking applicants to occupy the position of Expert Business Analyst our NYS Higher Education Services Team located in Albany, NY.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze existing system documentation and related artifacts to elicit detailed requirements.
Analyze and understand as-is business processes and systems sufficiently to establish to-be workflows and designs.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including subject matter experts (SMEs), executive teams, managers, program directors, and end users to meet the business needs of the project.
Conduct requirements elicitation, confirmation, and validation processes.
Produce the necessary project artifacts that capture all stated, confirmed, and validated requirements.
Collaborate with the HESC team on requirements definition to confirm that system requirements align with state and federal standards and strategy.
Adhere to internal controls, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the systems development life cycle.
Provide guidance to application development resource(s), through product backlogs, user stories, roadmaps, sprint plans, and related artifacts.
Support software validation through user acceptance and similar test strategies.
Provide project management support as needed.
Experience Required:
84+ months: Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.
84 months of experience in performing requirements elicitation and business analysis, producing written documentation of requirements; system design and implementation
48 months of experience in Agile development environment working with stakeholders across different levels of the organization
84 months of experience using recognized business analysis methodologies (e.g., business process flows, fit-gap analyses, or functional designs) to design solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the business processes
84 months of experience developing test scenarios, scripts, and data; reviewing test results; and assessing the implementation of appropriate solutions to ensure they perform to the required specifications and achieve the design capabilities.
84 months of experience describing in a comprehensive written document (e.g., business case, fit-gap analysis document, or functional specification) what the system, process, or product/service must do to fulfill the business requirement(s)
48 months of experience working on a large scale IT modernization project
36 months of experience using HP/ALM or a similar quality assurance tool
36 months of experience working in a public sector environment
24 months of participating in user experience elicitation and design exercises
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location. At Voyatek, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current hourly range is $49.00 and $59.00.
If you think you are a good fit for us, we encourage you to apply. Check out our career website for all open positions!
Voyatek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status or domestic violence victim status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, job assignment/placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, rates of pay or other compensation, internship, and training.
