Business Analyst

Req ID: 283804 

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Business Analyst to join our team in Albany, New York (US-NY), United States (US).

The Business Analyst will work with the Project Director, Project Manager, and cross-functional teams to support the implementation of high-profile departmental initiatives. Within the systems development life cycle, the Business Analyst will take an active role in the business and technical aspects of design and problem resolution and act as a liaison between the project and stakeholders.

 

The Business Analyst responsibilities include:

• Eliciting, documenting, reviewing, and obtaining approval of business and requirements from key stakeholders using industry standard methods.
• Conducting and leading requirements gathering sessions; analyzing requirements gathered; identifying, documenting, and validating system requirements for continuous integration and deployment.
• Preparing proposals for best fit technology based on requirements elicited.
• Reviewing and documenting system As-Is state and proposing the To-Be state.
• Creating requirements documentation such as: Use cases, Screen prototypes, Specifications, and adhering to pre-established templates and utilizing a requirements management tool.
• Analyzing, extracting, transforming, and documenting legacy systems' functionality, system logic, business rules, and context diagrams.
• Performing a gap analysis of COTS applications and their ability to meet implementation requirements.
• Developing and presenting justifications for system or business process requirements.
• Analyzing quantitative data to drive recommendations and decisions.
• Evaluating and providing feedback on vendor deliverables and/or artifacts throughout the project life cycle.
• Creating or improving existing templates for the business analysis functions.
• Participating in project meetings and calls with State, project, and vendor staff.
• Providing other business analysis support as required.

 

The Business Analyst minimum qualifications for this role include:

• 6-8 years experience:
  • Working on complex projects as a Business Analyst.
  • Client focused business and requirements analysis experience and documentation.
  • Conducting business process analysis and optimization in a technology environment.
  • Creating requirements documentation.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree with coursework in Information Technology, Business or Public Administration, Project Management and/or Communications.
• 50% on site in Albany, NY

 

The Business Analyst preferred qualifications for this role include:

Familiarity with the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK).

• Ability to apply industry best practices and state/federal mandates to system requirements.
• Experience identifying project risks/issues and proposing solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage work to a defined schedule.
• Current Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or similar.

 

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $79,920 to $120,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or com