DNP IT Business Analyst Senior

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

: The Treasury Services division of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (FRBKC) is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join the Do Not Pay (DNP) program. FRBKC supports the development, application operations and project management office of the DNP web-based portal. The DNP portal is a resource for federal agencies and federally funded state administered programs to identify, prevent, and recover improper payments.

This position will interact with various stakeholders, including subject matter experts, executives, and technical staff to analyze, elicit, and document requirements associated with defined system scope and objectives for technical solutions. Helps to manage a product backlog and assists leadership and Product Owner in making informed decisions on priorities required in current and future sprints/releases. Partners with previous audiences to influence program vision, roadmap, and drive scope, including determination of appropriate technology solutions and identifying process improvements.

Key Activities:

• Analyzes business problems and/or proposed enhancements to technology solutions and provides written recommendation on feasibility of incorporating or enhancing technology solutions based on impacts to other stakeholders and technology solutions.

• Facilitates and/or leads the development of requirements to include planning and determining elicitation approach.

• Identifies changes to scope and resulting impacts to requirements, other technology solutions, and stakeholders. Initiates actions in response to changes.

• Identifies gaps or underlying issues through analysis of requirements to ensure identification of risks. Discusses potential resolutions with senior staff and provides options to stakeholders.

• Facilitates communication between developers and stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Responds to questions from development staff and stakeholders regarding requirements, functionality, and data.

• Develops presentation materials and conducts presentations for management or subject-matter-experts related to functionality.

• Typically leads development of requirements for enhancements or new functionality for portions of larger projects. Projects vary in duration. Demonstrates awareness of risks, and ability to identify and offer solutions to mitigate risks.

• Ability to understand concepts or problems from the business perspective to effectively guide the analysis and development of requirements and define appropriate solutions. 

• Understands moderately complex to complex technical concepts.

• May compile metrics and reports on progress of requirements to the project team. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years with relevant experience. 

• Bachelor’s degree specializing in computer science, information technology, project management, business administration, or closely related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience required.

• Proficient computer skills in programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Internet, and e-mail programs.

• Strong analytical ability.

• Ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment.

• Broadened nature of interaction to consult and make sound recommendations.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain solid working relationships and offer strong customer service.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including strong meeting facilitation skills.

• Completion of business analysis training courses and progress toward business analysis certification preferred.

Additional Information

Locations:

• Hybrid, 50% on-site requirement

• Omaha, NE, Denver, CO, Oklahoma City, OK, or Kansas City, MO

• Not eligible for remote work

Salary:

Starting Salary Range: $85,400- $127,900

*Final offers are determined by factors including the candidate’s qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location.

Screening:

This position has additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take up to a couple of months to be completed. You can begin work before the screening is completed; however, continued employment