Applications Development Analyst

Applications Development Analyst

Job Description

Description

The client is looking for a Applications Development Analyst focused on the delivery and implementation of enterprise solutions for OAG business units. The Contractor will spend most of the time consulting directly with our business units and application development team developing line of business solutions. The Contractor will have the opportunity to work with the Microsoft technologies and solutions in enterprise-level environments.
The ideal candidate will effectively communicate requirements in technical discussions with developers, clients, management, and vendors to ensure the smooth operation of systems and deliver customized solutions for the OAG. This position is on-site but may be allowed to work remotely.


Elicit detailed functional / business requirements from users and sponsors.
Create and communicate detailed requirements, solution proposals, business process designs (BPD) and business system designs (BSD) that meet the business needs.
Work on the OAG PALM Transition Project and the OAG Legal Matters Management System Project.
Work with developers to understand the designs and validate the software solution to ensure it will satisfy the business needs.
Conduct functional testing of implemented applications and provide the initial support of these applications when moved to production.
Create and deliver documentation as necessary to ensure proper use of changed and newly implemented processes.
Recommend changes that support business processes.
Assist the Project Manager in status reporting and project milestone tracking.
Assist in coordinating project activities and deliverables across other team members.
Effectively plan and conduct transition activities of newly implemented functionality to appropriate teams
Provide post-implementation support.


Knowledge and Skills
Direct experience with enterprise applications
Ability to document “As Is” processes and work with Business units to develop “To Be” processes
Ability to work with Business teams to gather and understand detailed functional requirements
Ability to work closely with IT teams to ensure designs are aligned with Business objectives
Assist in converting requirements into designs / configurations for testing, review and implementation plans with the Project Manager, Business groups, and user groups
Provide post-implementation support for implemented solutions
Preference will be given to candidates with previous exposure to HCL Notes.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of the OAG environment.
Extensive current working knowledge of the client Project.
Understanding of the OAG Legal Matters Management System Project.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Business Analyst role.
Previous experience with enterprise systems.
Good understanding of documenting business processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills in terms of project management, meeting facilitation and definition of solutions with the business.
Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to articulate business solutions, and communicate effectively with technical teams to develop and configure solutions.
Strong competency in basic Microsoft 365 applications as well as Visio, Access, and MS Project.


Notes:
This position is on-site but may be allowed to work remotely.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status