Senior Business Systems Analyst

DHRM•Richmond, VA

13d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Join Our Team as Senior Business Analyst in the IT PMO The IT PMO serves as a strategic partner and leader in support of high-impact IT initiatives from the Project Portfolio in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role will collaborate with mission-aligned teams across the Department of Labor and Industry to deliver strategic outcomes. This role is responsible for analyzing business processes, gathering and managing requirements, and working with stakeholders and cross-functional IT teams to design and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency and business value. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to DOLI’s mission of making Virginia a better place to live, work, and conduct business. Additional information about our agency can be found at www.doli.virginia.gov. Why the State Government? Joining state government means becoming part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a chance to make meaningful contributions to your community while enjoying purpose-driven work, and opportunities to grow professionally. Your talents can help Virginia thrive – this isn’t just a job, it’s a legacy. Compensation: This position offers a competitive salary, $80,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience, plus full state benefits. Please note, the agency will not entertain salary negotiations outside of the advertised salary range. Benefits: As an Employer of Choice, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package to include health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules. The following benefits are available to full-time classified employees: Vacation and Other Leave 12 Paid Holidays Health Benefits Sickness and Disability Program Deferred Compensation with Cash Match Group, Optional Life, and Long-term Care Insurance Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Retirement Plans State Employee Resources Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

Requirements

Business Analysis Expertise: Considerable experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, and process modeling.
Requirements Documentation: Proven ability to document functional, non-functional, and technical requirements.
Requirements Management: Strong experience managing and maintaining requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Process Design: Considerable experience in defining “as-is” and “to-be” process states to support solution design efforts.
Tools Proficiency: Familiarity with diagramming and project management tools such as Lucidchart, Visio, and related software.
Communication & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Security & Compliance: Solid knowledge of security and compliance standards within IT environments.
Change Management: Considerable experience applying change management methodologies.
SDLC & Agile Practices: Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile frameworks.
Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and propose effective, innovative solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a business analyst or project manager in a Public sector environment.
Certification in Business Analysis or Process Improvement (CBAP, PMI-PBA, Lean Six Sigma).
Experience evaluating and procuring enterprise-scale IT solutions and managing vendor relationships.
Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project methodologies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand current state and business needs.
Identify inefficiencies, pain points, and improvement opportunities.
Document functional, non-functional, and technical requirements.
Maintain traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure requirements are validated, prioritized, and aligned with objectives.
Assess changes to requirements, identify impacts, and communicate effectively to stakeholders.
Create visual representations of workflows using Lucidchart, Visio, etc.
Define “as-is” and “to-be” process states to support design efforts.
Partner with technical teams to support the design of optimized solutions.
Ensure solutions meet business needs and comply with security and compliance standards.
Support testing efforts across IT and end-user groups.
Act as a liaison between business units, IT, and ISO.
Facilitate workshops, interviews, and presentations to gather input and share findings.
Identify organizational and individual impacts of change.
Assist in rolling out new processes and technologies.
Support training, documentation, and feedback collection.