SYSTEMS PROJECT CONSULTANT - 48002937

State of Florida • FL

80d • $50,584 - $58,030

About The Position

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the functions of a Business Analyst. The individual must possess business analyst skills, including analyzing business processes and systems functionalities, identifying problems, and recommending solutions. Effective communication skills are essential as this position will be working with a broad spectrum of colleagues and must be capable of presenting information effectively both in writing and verbally. The individual must have the ability to extract business requirements from users and document them in a logical, concise manner. The role requires the ability to operate successfully in a demanding environment, lead teams, manage project timelines, work independently, manage multiple tasks, develop effective testing strategies, analyze application functionality, apply knowledge of software functionality and business processes to support applications well-being, and produce results that support the Department’s strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or
• Associates degree and two (2) years of Education/Training Substitution experience; or
• Four (4) years of Education/Training Substitution experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading or facilitating meetings, workshops, or similar events
• Experience in writing technical and/or training documentation
• Experience with information system development project(s) and coordinate deliverables and/or development of the system
• Project management experience
• Experience in gathering business requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, presentations, issue and option papers, and gather supporting documentation
• Write business requirements, design specifications, test scripts, and training materials
• Participate in the implementation of strategic initiatives and project planning
• Maintain project schedule throughout the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Coordinate with business processes, technical staff, contract staff, and possibly outside agencies to implement and maintain system software
• Identify technical and business problems and develop solutions
• Proactively recommend system modifications and maintenance to customers based on prior system history and knowledge of system
• Communicate effectively to ascertain the needs of the customer
• Facilitate, lead, and document meetings
• Execute software testing and documenting results
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Benefits

• State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• Ongoing comprehensive training provided
• Career Growth
• Highly skilled, professional environment
• Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees