Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Start Date: ASAP

Application closing date: 31/07/2024

Duration: 12 Months with 2 x extensions

Security Clearence:NV1

SFIA Level: 4

Location: Canberra (Hybrid)

Company: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Role Description

The Business Solutions Branch within DFAT's Information Management and Technology Division, has a requirement for a labour-hire resource to fill the role of Business Analyst to scope out the work for the uplift of a key CRM application to the cloud.

Requirement

BA candidates must have a proven record of accomplishment in the analysis and design of successful business outcomes and strong client engagement. They will develop the departments understanding of Agile by creating user stories, engaging with business units, facilitating workshops and guiding teams using Agile methodology. They should be able to undertake benefits analysis and realisation, planning and measurement, in addition to broader cost modelling exercises. Candidates must be innovative thinkers, thrive in an environment of rapid change, continuous improvement and be passionate about delivering real business benefits.

Mandatory Selection Criteria:

• Must be able to demonstrate experience working with a Windows Server and Microsoft SQL infrastructure supporting 2012/2016/2019/2022 environments.

• Minimum 5 years business analysis experience in software delivery projects is required.

• Must hold a minimum Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance.

• Drive and managing business engagement with a focus on ICT systems and departmental reform. Experience working in complex ICT environments dealing with various software solutions including bespoke, off-the-shelf and cloud technology.

• Produce standard analysis artefacts such as "as-is'/"to-be" business process maps, user stories, high level requirements, functional and nonfunctional requirements, cost benefit analysis and benefits realisation plans.

• Multi-task and be familiar with a number of different intersecting projects and their respective ICT systems, business processes and broader departmental and whole of government requirements while working with a cross section of business line areas.

• Experience with agile application development teams, experience working in agile software such as DevOps.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently or part of a team and achieve successful outcomes for the division.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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