Job Description
Position: | Business Analyst/QA |
Location: | Frankfort, KY (Remote) |
Status: | Contract |
Estimated Duration: | Long Term Indefinite |
Starts | READY TO HIRE |
Job Description:
The Public Applications Support Branch (PASB) within the
Division of Eligibility Systems (DES) is seeking Business
Analyst to support a new project to determine eligibility for the Supplemental
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The
project will involve updates to existing Cabinet systems and the creation of
new systems or modules to support the WIC program.
The selected candidates will attend WIC business process review, requirements
gathering, and Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions for the WIC project to
become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the testing of the WIC
project. The candidate will use knowledge gained in these
sessions to draft thorough test plans and test scenarios and will execute
testing . The candidate will work under deadlines, must be
capable of handling a large workload, and must be able to work independently
with only general direction. Prior experience determining eligibility for or
supporting administration of the WIC program is strongly preferred. Primary Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):
The Business Analyst will be a member of a team who will be responsible for: - Drafting
complete test plans and test scenarios for the WIC project
- Executing
test scenarios and thoroughly documenting results
- Holding
the system vendor accountable to satisfactorily resolve system defects and
gaps discovered during testing of the WIC project
- Leading
the test effort on the division’s sections of the WIC project. This could
include coordinating with other testers not specifically assigned to the
WIC project and serving as the WIC SME (i.e. assisting those testers with
questions on specific WIC functionality or reviewing their test results
for accuracy)
- Actively
participating in all business process review, requirements gathering, and
Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions and other meetings
- Reviewing
design documentation drafted by the system vendor for thoroughness and
completeness (e.g. ensure there are no gaps in the design and that the
design meets business partner’s requirements)
- Coordinating
with staff from other Office of Application Technology Services (OATS)
divisions on the WIC Project
Required Qualifications:
The candidate must have either prior experience in providing business
analysis on a large-scale IT system or prior experience determining eligibility
or supporting administration for the WIC program.
- Bachelor's
degree, or equivalent combination of recent, relevant work experience.
- 3-5+
years working in a Business Analyst position OR 3-5+ years strong
background in the WIC program
- Experience
performing testing and verifying solutions meet requirements.
- Ability
to handle a heavy workload with general direction.
- Must
be self-motivated and able to work independently and in conjunction with
team members.
- Possess
strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient
problem-solving skills.
- Must
be adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong
understanding of SDLC methodology.
- Relationship
management and facilitation skills.
- Strong
decision-making ability.
- Must
be detail oriented.
- Maintain
confidentiality and exercising discretion is essential.
Education
Schedule
Ability to set up a flexible schedule; 40 hours a week during days
Monday-Friday.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,