PROJECT DESCRIPTION: DSS has a constant increased need for the provision of full systems life cycle applications development on various computer platforms, including a variety of client eligibility and recertification systems, employment/work engagement services, claims systems, etc., that are critical to the operation and functioning of DSS programs, requiring periodic refinements to maintain the applications at optimum service levels. Having a project portfolio which properly reflects the user’s business needs and DSS’ workload is crucial. Therefore, there is a need for IT consulting resources for the expanding responsibilities at DSS.
Tasks & Duties
- Develop business and technical requirements
- Identify user stories and translate them into technical requirements as required
- Develop user stories and break down requirements into deliverable functionality.
- Review the requirements with the stakeholders for their approval.
- Meet with stakeholders from every business unit impacted by the project, preferably in one-on-one meetings to ensure everyone is heard.
- Identify the target audience for each requirement, which will factor into the end-user testing process.
- Specify the exact success metrics for satisfying each requirement.
- Provide Management Reporting and Information dissemination
- Analyze and document current systems and processes as currently implemented.
- Make recommendations for improvements based on client feedback.
- Work directly with business stakeholders, clients, designers, developers, and engineers to coordinate the building of applications to spec and on time.
- Leverage images, graphs, charts, diagrams, workflows, use-cases and visual prototypes to articulate the documented requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
- Maintain documentation for system processes and procedures.
Required Skills
A minimum of 4 years of experience with the following skill sets:
· Extensive business and data analysis.
· Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
· Working and coordinating with the technical teams in documenting business and functional requirements.
· Overseeing project deliverables.
· Understanding software development lifecycle (SDLC)
· Excellent verbal and written skills. Strong organizational and time management skills.
· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Compensation: $60.00 per hour
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