Business Analyst

• Location: Brisbane, Queensland
• Type: Contract
• Job #18078

About the role
Our state government client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a dynamic ICT Project Management Office (PMO) supporting the delivery of a large-scale Information and Data Analytics Project. The project’s objective is to deliver a modern, secure, cloud-based data platform that enables robust data lifecycle management, analytics, and AI/ML capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Business Analysis Planning 
• Business Analysis Approach (which tools & techniques will be used for Requirements Elicitation, Approvals etc.)
• Stakeholder Analysis (i.e. RACI Model)
• Work Breakdown of all activities, work estimation to feed into the Project Schedule.
• Complete Data Visualisation and Reporting for Operations
• Familiarity with relational databases (like SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle) and potentially NoSQL databases
• Skills in analyzing data using statistical techniques and presenting findings using BI tools (like Tableau or Power BI).
• Elicit, analyse and critically challenge the business need or business problem using techniques such as SWOT Analysis and Root Cause Analysis.
• Conduct investigations for high level strategy and feasibility studies.
• Prepare business cases which define potential benefits, options for achieving the benefits and associated business risks.
• Develop requirements to communicate the business need
• Requirements elicitation (interviews, workshops, observation and surveys)
• Requirements documentation (e.g. Business or Stakeholder Requirements Documents or User Stories)
• Requirements prioritisation (e.g. MoSCoW)
• Requirements traceability.
• Translate requirements into a language which can be understood by the intended solution providers or technology teams 
• To-Be and As-Is Business Process Modelling (BPMN)
• Use Cases and Use Case diagrams
• Context Diagrams
• Prototyping, mock-ups and wireframes.
• Prepare briefing material and regular performance reports for key stakeholders.
• Innovatively solve business problems and assist the delivery of minimum viable products using an agile approach.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external service providers, business analysts and any external customers.
• Undertake other duties that are assigned from time to time by the Manager.
• Observe and comply with all the department Work Health and Safety standards and practices, Quality Management System Procedures and Environmental Management system procedures
• In all duties, comply with the behavioural expectations and values set out in The way we work (the department’s Code of Conduct), and all policies and procedures. The department’s core values are:
• Integrity – be honest and do the right thing
• Respect – work together, seek to understand, value difference, bring your best!
• Care – look after yourself, each other, and our communities
• Courage – speak up, find better ways, lead by example.

Essential criteria

• Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities
• Experience in Data and Analytics projects
• Experience in Cloud data project delivery
• Understanding of data warehousing principles,
• Experience with ETL processes.
• At least seven years’ experience working as a business analyst within an ICT project delivery team.
• Proven experience delivering business analysis capability in an Agile environment, highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of Business Analysis methods, techniques and tools.
• Knowledge of the IT industry and related areas including trends and challenges.
• Knowledge of change management and project management principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of providing business analysis capability using Agile principles.
• High level interpersonal skills including the ability to influence and negotiate internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate widely and openly with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to achieve results with minimal supervision whilst managing a heavy workload, under tight deadlines, while maintaining high levels of quality.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge, concepts and technology to achieve business value.
• Innovative and flexible approach to problem solving with a critical attention to detail.

Desirable criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in information technology, highly desirable
• Business analysis qualifications and certifications, highly desirable
• A current unrestricted driver’s licence for a motor vehicle

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact Maliha on 0447 071 145 or via email at Maliha@exclaim-it.com.au and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.