Senior Business Analyst (1418)- Springfield, Illinois, Hybrid

The DCFS Server Modernization Project aims to migrate legacy applications from outdated hardware and software (Microsoft Server 2008 and later, IIS, SQL Server, ASP, ASP.Net, etc.) to modern Microsoft Servers. This project involves reviewing up to 150 applications to determine the necessary changes for modernization, which may include modifications, re-platforming, rebuilding, or decommissioning. All applications must be thoroughly tested using new technologies before the legacy platforms and applications can be decommissioned.
Job Responsibilities:

• Lead business analysis efforts for the DCFS Server Modernization Project, ensuring the successful migration of legacy applications to modern Microsoft Servers.
• Execute efficient and effective requirements-gathering sessions that ensure 1-touch capture and consumption of information and findings.
• Conduct an initial 3-week onsite period, working 3 days per week at 1 North Old State Capital Plaza, Springfield, IL.
• Post-introductory period, work onsite 3 days per month, with potential for up to 3 additional days per month as needed.
• Engage in functional and technical discussions, synthesizing complex and unorganized topics into meaningful, efficiently consumable information.
• Conduct requirements elicitation and develop detailed user stories to guide the project team.
• Develop and manage test cases to ensure all applications are thoroughly tested on new technologies before decommissioning legacy platforms.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project goals and timelines are met.
• Provide clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Experience: At least 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst on projects of similar size and scope.
• Agile Framework: Extensive experience working within the Agile Framework.
• Technical and Functional Proficiency: Ability to engage in functional and technical discussions and translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights.
• Requirements Elicitation and User Stories: Proven experience in requirements elicitation and developing detailed user stories.
• Test Case Development: Experience in developing and managing test cases to ensure comprehensive testing of applications.
• Organization:  Highly organized and capable of working independently.

• Industry Experience: Experience working with Health and Human Services Agencies.
• Additional Technical Skills: Familiarity with legacy and modern Microsoft Server environments, including virtualization.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The leadership of our Company believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. We offer a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Please visit our Careers page for additional information. Salary and benefits information will be available to applicants, when and if an offer is made.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The leadership of our Company is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients, to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us.
 
HOW TO APPLY
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