Senior Business Analyst

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Providge Consulting

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Business Enablement Services • Health Information Technology • Project Management • Program Management • Project Management Office (PMO)

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2002

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Description

• Our client is looking for a Senior Business Systems Analyst who will play a critical role in the modernization of the school's Facilities and Campus Management's legacy applications. • This position involves leading the comprehensive analysis, documentation, and prioritization of 16 existing applications built on outdated and unsupported technology, to develop a strategic roadmap for their upgrade, integration, or replacement. • Conduct a comprehensive inventory of all 16 legacy applications, including their current state, functionality, and dependencies. • Identify and document the location, hosting environment, and infrastructure supporting each application. • Gather and analyze user feedback, workflows, and usage patterns by interviewing key stakeholders and observing application usage. • Map out and document the business processes supported by each application, identifying both upstream and downstream dependencies. • Assess the business value, criticality, and risks associated with each application, particularly in relation to security vulnerabilities and potential failures. • Evaluate and prioritize applications based on usage frequency, business impact, technical debt, and security risks. • Develop a strategic roadmap for application modernization, considering factors like resource availability, budget constraints, and potential integration with existing systems. • Collaborate with IT teams and management to explore opportunities for integrating legacy functions into more mature systems, reducing the need to rebuild applications from scratch. • Identify and engage with key stakeholders, including IT staff, end-users, and departmental leadership, to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business goals. • Facilitate workshops, meetings, and demonstrations to communicate findings, gather input, and build consensus around modernization priorities and strategies. • Create detailed documentation of each application, including technical specifications, user guides, and process flows, to ensure knowledge retention as staff retire or transition. • Prepare and present regular reports on the progress of the inventory, assessment, and modernization efforts to stakeholders and management. • Identify and assess risks associated with maintaining legacy applications, particularly those related to security vulnerabilities, staff turnover, and system failures. • Develop risk mitigation strategies, including short-term fixes for critical vulnerabilities and longer-term plans for system replacements or upgrades. • Assist in the development of project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation for the modernization program. • Monitor and track progress against project goals, adjusting plans as necessary to accommodate changes in scope or priorities. • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, project management, and external vendors, to ensure alignment and effective execution of the modernization strategy. • Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding of requirements, challenges, and progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on legacy system analysis, application modernization, or related IT projects. • Experience in project management or working closely with project management teams, particularly in technology modernization initiatives. • In-depth knowledge of legacy software systems, especially those built on older versions of Laravel or similar frameworks. • Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and experience with system integration, migration, and decommissioning. • Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, especially as they relate to outdated or unsupported applications. • Proficiency with data gathering, analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, or business intelligence software). • Ability to map out and document complex business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements. • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate risks, prioritize tasks, and make informed decisions. • Meticulous approach to documentation, ensuring all aspects of the legacy systems and their use cases are thoroughly understood and recorded. • Experience in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including technical teams, end-users, and management. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely. • Experience leading workshops, meetings, and interviews to gather requirements and build consensus. • Ability to contribute to project planning, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestone tracking. • Experience in managing change, particularly in guiding users through transitions from legacy to modern systems. • Proficiency with tools like Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, JIRA, or other process mapping and project tracking software. • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in iterative development environments. • Experience with documentation tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, or similar platforms. • Ability to adapt to changing project needs, priorities, and technologies. • Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.