ICT Senior Business Analyst

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Detail information about job ICT Senior Business Analyst. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Senior Business Analyst opportunity
• 9 months contract - view to extend
• Parramatta Location

Senior Business Analyst opportunity

9 months contract - view to extend

Parramatta Location

Our governmental client has a current requirement for a Senior Business Analyst on a 9 months contract to assist in the maintenance refresh of their ICT infrastructure to ensure the operational viability and continuity of business applications and systems. The project objectives are to:

• Refresh, optimise and future-proof cyber security services to protect the data and systems; and
• Optimise service and support in line with refreshed technologies.

Key accountabilities:

• Drive the design, documentation and development of business requirements and functional specifications using context diagram and process models;
• Elicit and document user requirements using various techniques which include but not limited to interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis;
• Evaluate proposed system solutions in close liaison with system developers to ensure delivery of solutions is consistent with the departmental expectations;
• Prepare system and user acceptance test plans and scripts and work with the Test Manager to ensure delivery of quality systems that meet expectations;
• Review and analyse business processes, re-engineer as necessary to improve efficiency, effectiveness and/or usability using strategic analysis techniques and process models;
• Assist in the production of a robust business case that includes options analysed, impact assessments and funding recommendations where required;
• Manage and develop relationships with project team members and stakeholders in order to ensure successful projects outcomes and to maintain client satisfaction;
• Supervise a team of analysts and work as an effective team member in investigating and developing options and solutions while championing business needs;
• Adhere to all policies and guidelines including information security;
• All other tasks as directed by the Project Manager and/or Director related to supporting the Program/Project;
• Required to participate in security vetting procedures prior to engagement and/or at regular intervals (generally every 12 months) during contract period.

The successful candidate for this role will demonstrate a proven track record supervising a small team in both agile and waterfall environments for major ICT programs / projects;

• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated experience in developing business requirements from abstract briefs and preparing functional specifications for complex or large information systems;
• Demonstrated experience in business process models and associated standard operating procedures using tools and techniques such as BPMN, Visio or System Architect;
• Advanced Stakeholder engagement skills with demonstrated experience in analysing business problems, conducting gap analysis and identifying root cause;
• Extensive experience in the development of instructional and procedural documentation and presentations;
• Demonstrated superior organisational, time management and prioritising skills;
• Demonstrated superior communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and negotiation skills with a proven capacity to develop and maintain sound working relationships with end users, key stakeholders, suppliers and project team members;
• Demonstrated experience using industry standard software testing tools (e.g. MQC, Quick Test Professional (QTP)) and knowledge of testing methodologies;
• Experience with the following:-

Enterprise server systems -Java/Linux/Oracle/SQl DBMS

Systems integration - ESB, integration services

IP Network and firewall connectivity

Server Virtualisation

High level knowledge of ITIL change management

High level knowledge of Prince2 and Agile project management.

High level Adabas Natural on mainframe

If you meet the above criteria and are willing to take on new challenges in a unique environment, please APPLY with an update resume or call Ryan on (02) 8252 3125 to discuss further.