Description
Job Summary:
This role supports the Business Analyst team by documenting existing systems, updating functional specifications, and navigating system workflows. It requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to manage business analysis, define requirements, build test plans, and coordinate stakeholders. The position also involves leading projects and Business Analyst teams, developing policies and procedures, and translating legacy systems into Geographic Solutions platforms. Familiarity with unemployment insurance, labor market systems, and job services is essential. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and sound judgment are key to success under general supervision.
THIS IS CURRENTLY A HYBRID POSITION. CANDIDATE MUST WILLING TO WORK AT THE CORPORATE OFFICE IN PALM HARBOR, FL. MINIMUM OF 2 DAYS A WEEK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists the Business Analyst team with documenting the existing as-is system navigating various paths through the system, capturing screen shots, and updating functional specifications as needed
- Analyze business and user needs, document requirements and translate both into proper specifications/Agile Requirements Document (ARD) for each project
- Coordinate and meet with clients and business leaders, as well as work closely with software architects and development teams to identify and document the direction, scope, and dependencies of the project
- Translate business requirements into concise system requirements for use by the software architects and development teams
- Understanding multiple functional areas related to complex projects and the ability to identify and quantify business process improvements along with system improvements using technology is critical
- Foster productive communication between technical and non-technical audiences to ensure that technology solutions fulfil business needs. Responsibilities include
- Identify, document and diagram business requirements and processes
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices
- Participate in preparing and conducting system demonstrations for existing and/or potential clients
- Collaborate with Proposal Team to assist with responses for proposal, responses for information and boiler plates
- Manage queue workload, adhere to acceptable timelines, provide current updates and estimated time of arrival (ETA) for assigned tasks in the Online Project Communicator (OPC)
- Assist with validation and testing of interfaces written to the design specification
Requirements
Work Experience / Knowledge:
- Possess basic knowledge of both project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of large-scale development projects
- Less than 2 years of Business Analyst experience or equivalent combination of education and technical or industry experience (Workforce, UI, Adult Ed, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.) in relationship to development and implementation of software solutions
- SQL server skills are a plus
- Possess core skills such as critical thinking, communication, and Problem solving
- Basic understanding of how to track data through the database as it relates to the application and when required federal reporting requirements
- Possess a general understanding of application programming, database, and system design
- Understanding of Internet, Intranet, Extranet, and client/server architectures
- Ability to analyze system requirements relative to the base software functionality and configuration
- General knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Word and Excel
- Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills with attention to detail
Qualifications / Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience preferred
Special Requirements:
- Maybe required travel to visit client sites, attend National Conferences and/or assist in Marketing presentations which are assigned by Manager when appropriate
- May also be assigned various projects and tasks as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V
Skills Required
- Familiarity with unemployment insurance, labor market systems, and job services
- Willingness to work in corporate office in Palm Harbor, FL at least 2 days/week (hybrid)
- Less than 2 years of Business Analyst experience or equivalent combination of education and technical/industry experience
- Basic knowledge of project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) for large-scale projects
- Ability to analyze system requirements and translate business requirements into system specifications/Agile Requirements Documents
- Basic understanding of tracking data through a database for application and federal reporting requirements
- General understanding of application programming, database, and system design; understanding of Internet/Intranet/Extranet and client/server architectures
- General knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Word and Excel
- Strong critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal, and relationship skills
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience
- SQL Server/SQL skills
What We Do
Established in 1992, Geographic Solutions, Inc. is the nation's leading provider of software solutions for the workforce development, labor market information, and unemployment insurance industries. We have developed advanced online solutions for state and local government agencies in more than 35 states. We are a privately-owned company headquartered in Palm Harbor, FL with a satellite office in Salinas, CA. We currently employ over 350 full-time employees, who are all located in the United States and have decades of combined experience in developing online solutions designed for employment agencies, educational institutions, economic development departments, and correction facilities. Our in-house staff includes .NET developers, business analysts, project managers, technical writers, quality assurance analysts, training specialists, network administrators, database architects, and more. Examples of websites we have implemented and currently manage include: Employ Florida (www.employflorida.com) CalJOBS (www.caljobs.ca.gov) NCWorks (www.ncworks.gov) Indiana Career Connect (www.indianacareerconnect.com) .... and many others! Our recent company awards include: Tampa Bay Tech Technology Project of the Year Winner (2018 & 2020) Tampa Bay Business Journal: The List - Largest Software Developers in Tampa Bay (2013 & 2020) Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards First Place - Large Business (2016) Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards 2nd Place in Large Business Category (2015) Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year (2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018) U.S. Department of Labor’s ‘Tools for Job Seekers’ Challenge – Employ Florida Marketplace (First Place Ranking), America’s Virtual OneStop (Third Place Ranking) American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Gold Achievement (2015 & 2016)

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