VDOT Network System Analyst/Business System AnalystThe Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking a Network Systems Analyst to work as a key member of the Design and Planning Team for IT network infrastructure projects. This analyst will support teams working in Agile (Sprint) as well as traditional Waterfall methodologies for Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).Responsibilities include analyzing problems; documenting business processes; developing requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria; and managing requirements traceability and testing. VDOT is a fast-paced organization with very high standards for work quality and efficiency.
This position is expected to handle multiple projects, and remain flexible and productive, despite changing priorities and processes. Ongoing improvement and efficiency is a part of our culture and each team member is expected to proactively contribute to process improvements.Responsibilities:Work with the Project team members and business stakeholders to understand business processes and pain pointsDevelop expertise in the customers’ business applicationsConduct Root Cause Analysis to identify system gaps and deficiencies that require a business, technical or blended approach for resolutionDiagram current processes and proposed modifications using process flows, context diagrams and data flow diagramsDiscover and document requirements and user stories with a focus on improving both business and technical processingDecompose requirements into Epics and Features and create clear and concise user stories that are easy to understand and implement by technical staffUtilize progressive elaboration; map stories to technical design specifications to be used by internal staff to develop the system modificationsIdentify and group related user stories into Themes, document the dependencies and associated business processesAssist Product Owner in maintaining the product backlogCreate conceptual prototypes and mock-upsPropose alternative solutions that balance cost and benefit, and adequately test a solution’s feasibility for business and technical compatibilityCollaborate with staff, vendors, consultants, and contractors as they are engaged on tasks to formulate, detail and test potential and implemented solutions.Perform Quality Analyst functions such as defining test objectives, test plans and test cases, and executing test cases (including regression testing)Coordinate and Facilitate User Acceptance Testing with Business and ensure Project Managers/Scrum Masters are informed of the progressQualificationsRequired:The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience delivering business and systems analysis artifacts.5+ years of experience as an Agile Business Analyst; strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology