Business Analyst 3

Seeking a Business Analyst to assist with multiple initiatives and operational support activities for the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). System Security Plans and Disaster Recovery PlansSupport the completion of System Security (SSP) and Disaster Recovery plans for new projects and existing projects, using the State's enterprise tool (Keylight and RPX). Responsibilities include collaboration with the business clients and IT liaisons to analyze and complete the security controls (based on NIST standards) and the building, testing and validation of IT Disaster Recovery plans based on continuity management best practices. This will be about 75% of the time for this resource.Business AnalystWe are looking for someone who understands and has experience with the software development lifecycle as they will be managing work requests to support operational support needs for web applications and gather requirements for project initiatives. This role is the liaison between the technical team and the business client. This will be about 25% of the time for this resource. Job Description:Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard (including Legacy, Core, and Emerging technologies), business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.• Prepare and document Functional and Technical Specifications for reporting and data warehouse work. Assist with business warehouse/intelligence support and enhancements. Develops RFPs. Assist in deployment and management of end-user reporting tools and platforms. Work with IT and business project teams to understand reporting and data warehousing requirements and propose solutions. Document and provide knowledge transfer to the rest of the Enterprise Reporting Team for all solutions.• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Familiar with relational database concepts, and client-server concepts. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a project manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.Required/Desired SkillsSkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceExposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 yearsRequired5YearsExperience in a role, as a business analyst, supporting a software development project, in the past 5 years Required2YearsDisaster recovery AND business continuity experience, within the past 5 yearsRequired6MonthsAbility to conduct meetings, communicate at a level appropriate to the audience, make oral and written reports and presentationsRequired3YearsKnowledge of System Security Standards, such as NIST, FedRAMP or SOCC2Required6MonthsExperience in a professional office environmentRequired7YearsProficiency with MS OfficeRequired5YearsKnowledge and understanding of the Software Development LifecycleRequired2MonthsExperience working as a liaison between the development team and project manager or business client in a software development projectRequired6MonthsProject management skills and knowledge in project management and related methodologiesHighly desired6MonthsQuestionsNo.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?Question2Please list candidate's email address that will be used when submitting E-RTR.Question3For any potential candidate in need of work authorization/verification, please be advised that by order of the SOM Attorney General's office - CAI and suppliers cannot request letters from the State of Michigan, and SOM managers cannot and will not sign any supplier letter(s) directly. If you require a template letter with engagement specifications for any potential H1 filing(s), please contact the CAI Contract Managers. Do you accept this requirement?Question4In person interviews will be conducted on: February 27: 1,2,3 PM and February 28: 9, 10, 11 AM. Please confirm this works for your candidate. Question5Max vendor rate is: $$$.$$.Question6Please submit at least two professional references. Question7Please submit a paragraph in the Summary of Qualifications section that talks about the persons background, why they are a fit for the role, why they are interested in the State of Michigan, why they want to come to Lansing, their availability. etc.

Created: 2026-04-04