Business Analyst | Local to PA

• Business Analyst (BA3)
• Client: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – DHS
• Requisition ID: 815961
• Work Location: Harrisburg, PA
• Hybrid – Minimum 2 days onsite per week
• Visa: Open to all visa types.
• Candidates MUST currently reside in Pennsylvania.

Overview:

The selected candidate will support the Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) in maintaining existing IT systems while assisting with the transition to a new statewide Child Welfare Case Management (CW CM) system.
The candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technical teams to gather and document business requirements, review functional specifications, manage system enhancements, support UAT, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Business Analysis, including business, functional, and user requirements development.
• Minimum 7 years of knowledge and experience with business analysis processes, principles, practices, and techniques.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Hands-on experience with requirements gathering, functional documentation, and UAT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and user requirements.
• Support IT system development, maintenance, enhancements, and implementation initiatives.
• Review user stories, functional specifications, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Manage system defects, change requests, and issue tracking.
• Monitor project schedules, deliverables, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Support data quality initiatives and federal reporting requirements.
• Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to resolve application and operational issues.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings, facilitate discussions, and prepare project status reports.
• Provide end-user support and assist with system deployment and problem resolution.

Important Screening Instructions:

1. Submit candidates who currently reside in Pennsylvania only.
2. Candidates must be comfortable working onsite in Harrisburg at least 2 days per week.
3. Prioritize candidates with 7+ years of Business Analysis experience and strong requirements gathering and UAT experience.
4. Candidates with Child Welfare, Human Services, or government IT project experience will receive preference.
5. Verify the candidate's current location, availability, visa status, and willingness to commute before submission.
6. Ensure the resume clearly highlights relevant Business Analyst experience, SDLC, requirements gathering, and UAT.