Strategic Planning Process ConsultantLocation: Aberdeen, SDDuration: 12+ months contract with possibility for extensionReports to: BIT Development ManagerSpecific Duties:Activities include, but are not limited to:IT Visioning DiscussionBusiness/technology functionBusiness/technology processes and proceduresProject ManagementInfrastructure and toolsQuality AssurancePrepare inventory of existing IT Systems and may include but not limited to:Business processes supportedSystem owner (DLR program with lead staff)System maintenance cost and sourceCurrent vendor(s) under contractData governance based on Data RoadmapExisting internal and external data flowsData sharing/transfer capability (VPN, SFTP, API, etc.)How are architecture and design requirements collectedPrepare Gap Analysis to include but not limited to:Identify gaps in interface technologyIdentify gaps in IT Support, skill sets and processesOpportunities for maximizing IT system utilityPrepare IT roadmap (including phased transition plan for change management and identify:System interface and language baseline standardsInterfacing opportunities and shared infrastructurePotential for gained efficienciesRedundant capabilitiesUpgrade requirements and planProcedure and standards for documenting systems, system changes, upgrades, etc.Staff/skill set requirementsFunding requirements and sourceOpportunities for data management and quality assurance based on Data RoadmapTransition plan (e.g., system refactoring, training, etc.)Roles and Responsibilities:The following roles and responsibilities must be fulfilled by the proposed Strategic Planning Process team during the duration of the engagement.
The roles and responsibilities listed under each functional component of this section are not all inclusive. These roles and responsibilities are related to the Strategic Planning Process engagement and not actual system/application development, planning or implementation.Information Systems:Project design and development analysisProject timeline development and monitoringBusiness Analyst and BA support functions including meeting with technical personnel, attending sprint meetings, monitoring status and drafting status reportsRisk identification and management.Certification compliance analysis, including but not limited to checklist development and documentation.Environment organization structure designOrganizational change managementStrategic planning focusing on current and future IT needs of the DepartmentPolicy and Program Implementation:Business Process and Technology Impact AssessmentAnalysis and Operational Recommendations related to State or Federal Regulatory RequirementsTechnical AssistanceState or Federal program complianceQuality AssuranceEvidence Based Services and PracticesImpact of State or Federal Legislation – proposed State or Federal policy changesProject Management Support:Project AssessmentProject Lifecycle and Management, including timeline development, tracking and maintenanceCommunications with Internal and External StakeholdersRisk Identification and Contingency ManagementPerformance MonitoringSubject Matter Expertise Consulting:Change Management and Transformation SupportProgram Enhancement and Innovation such as Lean Process ImprovementStrategy Development and ImplementationEducation or Training as needed for Change management, Lean Process Improvements, Strategy Development, etc.Qualifications:The Strategic Planning Process team should have the following qualifications:Information Systems - Proven successful experience with information and Department of Labor system requirements gathering, selection, development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance. Team members should be referenced to reflect proven successful experience with information system development, implementation, and maintenance as related to Department of Labor programs and services.Policy and Program Implementation - Proven successful experience with all aspects of Department of Labor policy and program implementation. Team members should be referenced to reflect proven successful experience with all aspects of Department of Labor policy and program implementation as related to such programs and services.Project Management Support - Proven project management experience for both large scale and smaller scale implementation efforts. Team members should be referenced to reflect proven successful experience with all aspects of project management. Specifically describe experience in all aspects of project management as related to Department of Labor programs and services.Subject Matter Expertise Consulting - Proven subject matter expertise and experience in areas related to Department of Labor programs and services. Team members should be referenced to reflect each program area that the team member identifies as proven experience. List experiences for each of the following areas separately:Change Management and Transformation SupportProgram Enhancement and Innovation such as Lean Process ImprovementStrategy Development and ImplementationEducation or Training as needed for Change management, Lean Process Improvements, Strategy Development, etc.