IT Business Analyst

PSR Associates • Atlanta, GA

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

PSR Associates is a consulting and talent solutions firm that connects qualified IT professionals with great opportunities. Whether you're looking for a contract or permanent position, we can help you find the right fit for your skills and experience. We have a team of experienced recruiters who know the IT industry inside and out, and we work with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and successful transition. PSR Connecting Talent, Crafting Success. IT Business Analyst Position Description We are seeking an IT Business Analyst to join our team. The selected candidate will work a hybrid schedule consisting of multiple days onsite in Atlanta, GA. Summary: The Senior Business Analyst for KOALA is responsible for analyzing business needs and supporting the planning, design, and implementation of new or enhanced systems for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for KOALA, providing guidance to Child Care Services (CCS), Legal/CRC units, the DECAL application development team, and third-party vendors. The position also supports KOALA production activities, enhancements, and testing.

Requirements

• Experience managing IT projects and writing business requirements.
• Strong self-starter who can work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with CCS and Legal staff.
• Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, and writing conventions.
• Ability to quickly understand and translate stakeholder needs.
• Receptive to direction, feedback, and editing.
• Logical, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Balsamiq, Azure DevOps, and SQL scripting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure KOALA application functionality, requirements, and industry standards are accurately defined and implemented.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for KOALA program operations.
• Coordinate KOALA maintenance and support activities, representing agency interests.
• Develop detailed business requirements and system documentation.
• Assist CCS with creating KOALA user training materials, including screenshots and guidance.
• Develop and execute test plans; support user acceptance testing and data preparation.
• Participate in KOALA enhancement projects through the full project lifecycle, from definition through evaluation.
• Build collaborative partnerships with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely and successful. deliverables.
• Fulfill data requests as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior