Project manager/Business Analyst

Client is looking for a Project Manager/Business Analyst to provide expert level guidance in supporting the DC Public Schools Information Technology Projects.

The Project Manager/Business Analyst (PM/BA) interfaces with the business and program areas to understand their product needs. From this understanding, the PM/BA will work with the Senior Business Analyst and the business to define the scope of a project/release, develop requirement documents, use cases, activity diagrams, flowcharts and supplemental specifications to describe the application requirements to support the project scope. PM/BA must be responsive to the changing needs of the business, able to analyze problems and recommend solutions either at the project or program level, taking into consideration enterprise-level initiatives. Additionally, PM/BA build and maintain highly effective relationships with multiple stakeholders. Provide weekly status as well as escalate risks appropriately.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the project management experience.

• Knowledge of business analyst methodologies.

• Knowledge of system design tools, methods, and techniques, including automated systems analysis and design tools

• Skilled in integrating and supporting information systems.

Behavior Characteristics:

Must have the ability and desire to work as part of a fast moving team. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be inquisitive, a fast learner and flexible to change. Must possess excellent communications as well as writing skills

• Project Management Experience - Required
• Business Analyst Experience - Required
• Comfortable communicating face-to-face with stakeholders at any level with confidence - Required
• Demonstrated high competency in systems analysis for multiple large projects - Required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Required
• Experience in meeting facilitation and the ability to manage meetings with large groups and elicit requirements - Required
• Experience in process analysis and documentation - Required
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities - Required
• Experience with .NET, Windows based technologies - Required
• Understanding and application of several software development methodologies (including agile/SDLC) depending on the methodology employed by the project - Required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.