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Ontario, ON
Assignment: RQ08137 - Business Analyst - SeniorJob Title: Business AnalystRequisition (SS): RQ08137Start Date: 2024-12-01End Date: 2025-03-31Client: Children, Youth & Social Services ClusterOffice Location: 5700 Yonge Street, TorontoOrganization: Children, Youth & Social Services ClusterExtension # of Days: 248.00Ministry: Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services# Business Days: 81.00
Note: This role is part of a Hybrid Work Arrangement and resource(s) will be required to work a minimum of 2-3 days per week at 5700 Yonge St. or at discretion of Hiring Manager
Must Haves
- Agile Experience: Proven experience in working within agile frameworks, with the ability to write and refine user stories, conduct sprint reviews, and manage product backlogs.
- User-Centered Design: Experience conducting user research, developing personas, and creating journey maps to improve system usability and user experience.
- System Analysis Expertise: Strong understanding of system analysis and design, including experience working with web-based technologies, databases, and COTS applications like C ram.
- Incident Management Knowledge: Experience in working closely with technical teams to handle incident management and issue triaging, ensuring timely resolution.
Description
Responsibilities:
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills in guiding cross-functional teams through requirement gathering, stakeholder management, and facilitating workshops to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
- Perform system analysis, design, testing, and implementation of applications, ensuring alignment with strategy and standards.
- Define and manage user stories, participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and ensure that business needs are reflected in technical solutions.
- Conduct user research and develop personas to understand user needs, and create journey maps to improve service delivery and customer experience.
- Analyze user requirements and coordinate with stakeholders to generate prototypes for user consultation. Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications and user stories.
- Collaborate with technical teams to manage incidents, triage issues, and ensure prompt resolution while keeping stakeholders informed of progress.
- Consult with clients on changes/modifications, recommend system enhancements, and assist in the development of training plans.
- Prepare system documentation, user manuals, and other relevant materials to support system implementation and maintenance.
- Assist in planning application development activities, providing direction and support to ensure that deliverables meet business and technical standards.
General Skills:
Technical Knowledge & Expertise:
- Strong background in systems analysis, requirements definition, prototyping, and feasibility studies.
- Knowledge of SDLC methodologies, COTS tools, and web-based technologies.
- Experience with systems integration and data-mining/reporting-based tools.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to gather and analyze complex business problems, assess options, and recommend optimal solutions.
- Experience in evaluating system designs and their impact on service delivery.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing direction to ensure that business needs are met within agile development frameworks.
- Provide leadership in guiding stakeholders and junior team members in translating business requirements into actionable tasks.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with stakeholders, gathering requirements, and explaining technical details to non-technical users.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive documentation, business cases, and training materials.
Scoring Categories:
Requirements Gathering and Analysis 60%
- Experience in gathering, analyzing, and documenting user requirements.
- Expertise in defining user stories, prototyping, and translating business needs into functional specifications.
- Ability to conduct user research, develop personas, and create journey maps for enhanced user experience.
Leadership and Problem-Solving 20%
- Proven leadership in managing agile teams, providing direction on technical and business solutions.
- Ability to collaborate on problem-solving during incidents, triaging issues, and ensuring swift resolution.
- Expertise in balancing competing priorities and resolving complex problems in system design and functionality.
Communication Skills 20%
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with clients, clarify business requirements, and explain technical solutions.
- Experience preparing business cases, system documentation, and user manuals for diverse audiences.