Sr Business Analyst

Novalink Solutions LLC • Carson City, NV

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About The Position

The Nevada Secretary of State is seeking a Business Analyst who is energized by solving complex problems, improving how work gets done, and helping people navigate change. This is not a documentation-focused role. We are looking for someone who can independently identify issues, engage stakeholders, facilitate decisions, and move work forward. The successful candidate will serve as a key partner in the modernization of Nevada’s Voter Registration and Election Management System (VREMS).

Requirements

• Five or more years of business analysis, process improvement, program support, or related experience.
• Experience facilitating stakeholders, gathering requirements, and supporting technology implementations.
• Experience developing user stories, use cases, business process models, workflow diagrams, and requirements traceability matrices.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of election administration processes, voter registration processes, election security concepts, or election-related regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Takes ownership without waiting to be asked.
• Asks thoughtful questions and challenges assumptions respectfully.
• Builds credibility quickly with diverse stakeholders.
• Balances attention to detail with a focus on outcomes.
• Works effectively in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Can influence decisions without relying on formal authority.
• Proactive problem solver who enjoys working with people, facilitating discussions, and helping organizations navigate change.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, asking challenging questions, building consensus among stakeholders with competing priorities, and turning complex business needs into practical solutions.
• Equally comfortable speaking with executive leadership, county election officials, technical teams, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions that uncover root causes, business needs, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with state and county election officials to understand challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Drive requirements, decisions, and action items to completion.
• Identify gaps in processes and recommend improvements.
• Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Translate operational needs into system requirements and user stories.
• Support testing, issue resolution, and deployment activities.
• Provide clear recommendations backed by analysis and stakeholder input.
• Help project teams navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed