Job Description:

• Technical BA- more infrastructure related; will be taking technologies through a version upgrade- have a couple of initiatives coming up
• Need someone who can help put together all aspects of the project and take it through the full lifecycle; will be hands on with the product
• Experience with security technology but most importantly-experience taking a product through an upgrade (don't need a UNIX or windows expert-but that knowledge/experience would be an advantage)
• MUST HAVE contracting background
• Interview process: In person interviews are required. 

Project Specific Details:
Candidate will assist with the implementation of projects in our Security Engineering & Access Control group. The project(s) involves upgrading some of our security access applications. These projects will include involvement from our infrastructure teams. Experience as a business analyst on projects implementing similar security solutions will be a major plus.

TOP CRITERIA/RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION: 

•  At least 5 years of professional experience with significant experience working as a on complicated projects with multiple cross functional teams
•  Perform research and interviews to determine business requirements and then translate such into specifications for technical projects
•  Help the project meet schedule and business objectives
•  Provide leadership assistance in planning, analysis and execution of plans
•  Focus on the people side of change in the area of systems and technology, processes, job roles and skills, as well as organizational structures
•  Analyze, facilitate, model, and organize information in order to reconcile conflicts, elicit requirements and distinguish solution ideas from business needs

ADDITIONAL CRITIERA:
• Conduct business process reviews to understand current state business processes and how underlying applications support can enable these processes. 
• Collaborate with business partners and stakeholders to identify and define high level and detailed technical/business/functional requirements.
• Demonstrated success in facilitating discussions with all levels and functional areas of the organization.
• Prepare gap and impact analysis documentation.
• Provide guidance to project team regarding technical and functional requirements. 
• Partner with testing resources to identify testing requirements. 
• Ensure and validate that delivered functionality meets the business objectives. 
• Serve as the SME for User Acceptance Testing efforts. 


KNOWLEDGE AND SPECIAL ABILITIES REQUIRED: 
• Highly motivated, self-directed and possess solid execution skills. 
• Demonstrates critical thought and probes beyond the surface of the requested data to get at the valuable (actionable) information. 
• Able to understand complex technical concepts quickly.
• Detail oriented, but understands broader impacts of requests. 
• Adjusts quickly to changing priorities as necessary. 
• Manages multiple tasks and deliverables simultaneously and in an organized and results-oriented manner. 
• Strives to proactively identify and address areas where business process efficiency and effectiveness improvements would make a positive impact. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Possesses a strong analytical, quantitative and objective outlook. 
• Excellent people skills are also necessary since this position interacts with all levels of resources across the entire organization.