Manager, IT Business Planning (Business Analysis Manager) || Tallahassee, Florida. (Onsite)

Job Title: Manager, IT Business Planning (Business Analysis Manager)
location: Tallahassee, Florida. (Onsite)
Visa: No OPT,CPT, GC

The Business Analysis Manager will serve as the principal line of communication for the project team. The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:  
* Certification in Business Analysis from a recognized professional body such as the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) or the Project Management Institute (PMI);  
* Five (5) or more years of experience working as an IT Business Analyst using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies;  
* Demonstrated experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping, and methodology development;  
* Ability to document user stories and write business IT system requirements;  
* Experience coordinating business users, technical staff, and architects to help analyze and define future needs and operations based upon use case and analysis of alternatives;  
* In-depth knowledge of business process design and re-engineering;  
* Ability to coordinate project teams and effectively conduct the initiative to meet overall objectives;  
* Experience communicating and working within cross-departmental teams using strong collaborative
skills;  
* Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel;  
* Experience preparing status reports and providing management briefings;  
* Ability to provide excellent leadership and negotiation skills;  
* Ability to provide excellent verbal and written communication skills; and  
* Experience with meeting facilitation and documentation.
Business Analysis Manager with CBAP or PMI PBA Certification

The Department prefers the Candidates to have the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:
 
* Proficiency in business intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau), data analysis software (e.g., Structured Query Language [SQL], Python, R, Statistical Analysis System [SAS]), project management software (such as, JIRA or Trello), and knowledge of databases and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems;
* Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall is desired;  
* Experience working on state or federal government projects;  
* Experience working with technical programming teams;  
* Ability to demonstrate a take-charge, can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems;  
* Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders;  
* Knowledge of IT standards and security in a criminal justice environment;  
* Positive team player with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic, ability to meet or exceed deadlines, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
* Ability to organize and prioritize activities; and  
* Certification in the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA).