Business Analyst

Position is time-limited up to 3 years. Additional extension of time will be based on funding availability.
Recruitment range: $65,604 - $75,000
Primary Purpose of the State Board of Elections:
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is the statewide agency that supervises elections administration, enforces campaign finance requirements, and conducts associated investigations.
Business Analysis
Primary responsibility is to create functional requirements documentation to describe, in detail, as-is functionality as it relates to the SEIMS Modernization project. On occasion, responsibilities will shift to gathering requirements for to-be functionality for the project.
Essential Functions

1. Works with Subject Matter Expects (SMEs) to understand their business processes.
2. Documents business requirements for as-is system functionality.
3. Creates workflow diagrams/process mapping to depict the as-is functionality/process.

Support Development
Supports the Development team during the Coding and Unit Testing (C&UT) stage.
Essential Functions

1. Answers questions/provides clarification of the requirements.
2. Serves as liaison between Development and SMEs if questions/concerns are raised during C&UT.
3. Updates requirements documents to reflect changes made during C&UT, as needed.

Support Testing
Supports the Testing team during the System Testing stage.
Essential Functions

1. Answers questions/provides clarification of the requirements.
2. Serves as liaison between the Testing team and SMEs if questions/concerns are raised during testing.
3. Assist with User Acceptance Testing.
4. Stages the environment for demonstration of modernized functionality.
5. Demonstrates modernized functionality to Business Owner, Subject Matter Experts, Software Support Staff, and the Learning Management team.
6. Assists with post implementation testing, as needed

Professional/Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of Business Analysis methodologies.
• Ability to gather and document business requirements.
• Ability to write detailed functional requirements documentation.
• Ability to create workflow diagrams/process mapping that clearly depict business processes.
• Ability to work successfully with cross functional teams.
• Ability to be productive independently as well as in a group setting.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong presentation skills/ability to engage an audience of various professional levels.
• Ability to quickly learn new business concepts and processes.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Ability to deliver and lead end user training sessions.
• Ability to create user training documentation.
• Ability to participate in User Acceptance Testing.
• Ability to work in remote, hybrid, and in-person environments.
• Demonstrates superb service mentality that is instilled with staff and delivery of work.
• Ability to travel in-state, as needed

Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, or any related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in business consultation, process improvement, or requirement gathering in an information technology environment, or Associate degree in business administration, computer science or any related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related experience; or High School or GED and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE
All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.
If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Elections Human Resources Office.
CONTACT INFORMATION
NC Board of Elections
Human Resources Management Office
430 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Office Phone: 919-814-0700 Employment Type: Time-Limited Full-Time