Business Analyst

Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.

We are looking for a Business Analyst at Hybrid - Jackson, MS. Req#128240

Please review and respond with your updated resume and the details requested below.

Position: Business Analyst

Location: Hybrid - Jackson, MS

Contract Term: 24 months

Hours / Week: 40

Work Schedule - Onsite 1 week per month. This is non-negotiable, do NOT submit candidates unwilling to report onsite one full week per month

Position Description and Job Skill Set

• Collaborate with MDCPS functional leads and SMEs to understand, index, and document future-state Business Processes using industry-standard notations (e.g., BPMN)
• Build Methods and Procedures Documentation for specific tasks within a business process where step-by-step instructions are required
• Analyze future-state workflows for improvement and optimization opportunities
• Evaluate solution design in MS Dynamics 365 and integration to core platform for process efficiencies for finance / accounting including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Budgeting, and Financial Reporting
• Work closely with MDCPS and vendor project teams (Development, OCM, Testing, Training, etc.) to ensure that Business Process documentation aligns with project objectives and timelines
• Provide expertise in process mapping, modeling techniques, and best practices transition knowledge and documentation to MDCPS at the close of the project
• Conduct workshops and interviews where required to address potential gaps in future-state Business Process and / or Methods & Procedures documentation
• Support the implementation of process improvements by providing guidance and documentation to relevant stakeholders
• Manage project open items pertaining to Business Process and / or Methods & Procedures to closure leveraging Business Process Flows and Methods & Procedures documents of record
• Manage interim process design and maintenance where temporary alterations in a standard Business Process may be required to manage anticipated system downtime or workarounds for production defects
• Maintain Business Process and Methods & Procedures documents of record for the project team

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Business Process Modeler or similar role
• MS Dynamics 365 functional / back end experience including solution design, data model experience, process optimization, and workflow analysis
• Proficiency in using business process modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, or dedicated BPM tools)
• Strong understanding of business process modeling notations, particularly BPMN
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, CMMI) is preferred
• State Government experience and specific experience in DHS or Child Welfare domains is preferred
• Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality deliverables

Preferred/Not Required

• Experience working on child welfare projects