For the given job description <<Cloud and Things is a leading provider of IT solutions in the public sector. We are dedicated to delivering results and solving complex challenges for our clients. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the world, who are driven by a sense of purpose, and who are committed to excellence. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-quality projects that have a significant impact on the public sector's IT landscape.
We are seeking experienced Business Analysts for Level III positions with a strong background in leading complex projects and a focus on system requirements analysis. As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in understanding business needs, gathering requirements, and contributing to the successful implementation of projects. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and assume a leadership role to ensure that project planning, design, and delivery align with business objectives.
DutiesLead and participate in requirements gathering sessions, facilitating discussions to capture client-focused needs.Analyze gathered requirements to identify key insights and prioritize system requirements for continuous integration and deployment.Utilize your expertise to validate and document system requirements that align with best-fit technology solutions.Manage and identify system requirements with a focus on areas such as eligibility, enrollment, case management, payment, claims, and recoupments.Document system requirements for mainframe modernization projects across multiple complex functional domains.Conduct thorough business process analysis and optimization within technology environments, documenting current "As Is" states and proposing innovative "To Be" states.Develop comprehensive requirements documentation, including use cases, screen prototypes, and specifications, adhering to established templates and using tools like Blueprint Storyteller.Facilitate meetings and workgroups to foster collaboration and ensure a comprehensive understanding of requirements.
Basic QualificationsAt least 7 years of experience on complex projects, with a minimum of two (2) years in a leadership role as a Business Analyst.At least 7 years of client-focused business and requirements analysis experience, including leading requirements gathering sessions and preparing technology proposals based on elicited requirements.
Preferred SkillsProfound experience in managing, identifying, documenting, and validating system requirements in areas like eligibility, enrollment, case management, payment, claims, and recoupments.Expertise in identifying, documenting, and validating system requirements within mainframe modernization projects encompassing multiple intricate functional domains.Strong aptitude for business process analysis and optimization in technology environments, with an ability to document "As Is" and "To Be" states.Extensive proficiency in creating comprehensive requirements documentation, including use cases, screen prototypes, and specifications, using tools like Blueprint Storyteller.Demonstrated capability in facilitating meetings and workgroups to enhance collaboration and requirement understanding.
 Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.>> the resume: <<SummaryTo obtain employment with a company that will provide an opportunity for advancement, were I can utilized my work experience toward a rewarding career.
HighlightsMicrosoft office, MS Project 2007,2010, 2013
Experience05/2016toCurrentData analystMantech International Corporation|Omaha,NE,5 years' experience in Design, Development and Support of MS SQL Server with Specialization in MS SQL Server 2008R/2012 in Production, Analysis and Presentations.Create list reports, cross tab reports, blank reports and reports with lot of conditional formatting using Report Studio.Develop Detail and Summary reports, Drill through and Drill down reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Develop queries to retrieve and analyze data from multiple databases.Find tables using Database diagrams in SQL server, establish relationship in multiple tables using Primary and Foreign keys.Extensively use T-SQL in constructing Stored Procedures, Variables, Tables, User Define Functions, Views and triggers.Create Cross-Tab, Drill-down, and Parameterized Reports using RDL Deploy and upload SSRS reports to SharePoint Server and Report Manager for the end users and involved in enhancements and modifications Developed queries to retrieve and analyze data from multiple tables in the database.Find tables using Database diagrams in SQL server, established relationship in multiple tables using Primary and Foreign keys.Perform adhoc analytical request using SQL for internal and external parties.Explain results to QA and Operations managers using templates, graphs, charts, Power points and Pivot charts with over 98% efficiency.Analyzed and interpret data to understand business impact, correlations/discrepancies, explain variance analysis, budget analysis and propose changes and /alternate solutions resulted in cutting down project cost from $3 million to $2.4million Analyzed and mine data in the Enterprise Data Warehouse and explained trends that appeared on standard reports thus facilitates interpretation to stakeholder.Used tools (Excel and SQL) daily to analyze, query, sort and manipulate data according to defined business rules and procedures with less than 2% discrepancies.Compiled data from multiple sources, which may include simple data mining, enter or import data into Spreadsheets/ Databases Variance Analysis: Extracted data from multiple sources using SQL, exported data to excel using SQL export and import button.Analyzed data, explained findings to management.E.g.why a negative variance project should be abandoned and a positive variance project should be pursued.Retrieved and analyzed key data elements from data warehouse Performed analysis of findings and trends using statistical and/or financial analysis, modeling, process documentation, profitability analysis etc.Worked closely with Operations Managers develop graphs, reports, dashboards and presentations fraud activities, patterns, trends and operational metrics as need Created Weekly, Monthly and quarterly reports for the Operations department.03/2013to04/2016Information Technology SpecialistMastec Inc.|Manteca,CA,Managed and maintained the database, update software, grant user permission and security of the database Conducted high quality training for groups up to 5-10 employees monthly with a 100% success rate.Supervised and evaluated up to 15 employees 90% of which attained their next promotion level and also improved staff productivity and efficiency of each team member by 70%.Constructed, Edited and Tested computer programs Worked under pressure, multi-tasked, and met tight deadlines.Operated and maintain computer systems with all updates and upgrades and update maintenance officer on daily activities.01/2012to03/2013Data AnalystMantech International Corporation|Richmond,VA,Designed, wrote and maintained SQL queries from multiple data sources to support the business.Interface with LOB and MIS resources to ensure that the reports are accurate and deployed in a timely manner.Identified data process improvements and leverage technology to automate and streamlined existing processes.Produced parameter driven, matrix, sub-reports and integrated report hyperlink functionality to accessed external applications as needed.Generated matrix reports, tabular, drill-down, drill-through, sub reports, chart reports, multi parameterized reports Implemented multiple grouping into several reports using visibility and toggle options Administrated and scheduled mailing subscriptions on SSRS reporting server Analyzed and interpreted data to understand business impact, correlations/discrepancies, and to proposed changes/alternate solutions in every stage of the data process.Produced dashboard SSRS Reports under report server projects and published SSRS Reports to the reports server.Created SSRS Data Model projects using Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 and using Report Builder for report server to facilitate Ad-hoc reporting by the business users Analyzed and mine data in the Enterprise Data Warehouse to explained trends that appear on standard reports.Applies broad in depth retail business and technical knowledge to establish direction.
EducationExpected in2015totoMasters|Colorado Technical University,,GPA:Expected in2015totoIT and Project management, in progress
*Colaberry school of Data Analytics  in|,,GPA:Expected in2006totoCertification in Microsoft SQL Business Intelligence: Concentration in Database Development;    SSIS, SSAS, SSRS
*TRUSTECH Institute of Technology in|,,GPA:Expected intotoCertification in MS Project Professional 2007|,,GPA:Expected in2004totoBachelors|Political science and Public AdministrationUniversity of Buea,,GPA:Political science and Public Administration
SkillsAd, automate, budget analysis, Business Intelligence, charts, data mining, data warehouse, Databases, Database, Database Development, direction, documentation, financial analysis, graphs, interpretation, mailing, Excel, Microsoft office, MS Project, SharePoint, Microsoft SQL, Windows, 98, MIS, modeling, Enterprise, next, Presentations, processes, progress, Project management, promotion, quality, QA, reporting, retail, Spreadsheets, MS SQL Server, SQL, SQL Server, Tables, T-SQL, upgrades, Variance Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit