Business Analyst – Level 3
Albany, NY
(Onsite/Hybrid details to be confirmed)
14 Months
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst Level 3 to support a large, complex enterprise transformation initiative. The selected candidate will work closely with project leadership and cross-functional teams to lead business analysis activities, manage a team of Business Analysts, and ensure high-quality requirements and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
This role requires strong leadership, deep requirements analysis expertise, and experience working on large-scale, multi-stakeholder system implementations.
Partner with the Functional Manager to lead and coordinate a team of Business Analysts
Organize, assign, and track business analysis tasks, schedules, and project artifacts
Review and ensure quality of BA deliverables and output work packages prior to stakeholder review
Create and manage business analysis documentation aligned with project methodology and standards
Schedule, facilitate, and lead stakeholder meetings, workshops, and review sessions
Conduct detailed requirements analysis of existing systems and business processes
Identify and document As-Is and To-Be business and system requirements
Collaborate with business partners to determine which rules and processes will be retained, modified, or retired within project scope
Apply prescribed business analysis tools and methodologies, including:
Context diagrams
Process flows
Use cases
Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
User interface specifications and mockups
Elicit requirements from agency stakeholders, subject matter experts, end users, and executive teams
Ensure deliverables align with business needs, system planning, and solution design goals
Conduct peer reviews and support internal quality assurance processes
Adhere to established project timelines, milestones, and priorities
Work collaboratively with blended teams consisting of internal staff and vendor partners
Level III Business Analyst with 7+ years of experience on complex projects
At least 2 years in a leadership or lead Business Analyst role
7+ years of client-focused business and requirements analysis experience, including:
Leading requirements gathering sessions
Analyzing and validating requirements
Documenting system requirements to support CI/CD environments
Preparing technology recommendations and best-fit solution proposals
7+ years of experience supporting enterprise-level software development projects
Proven ability to work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and other Business Analysts
5+ years of experience analyzing requirements across multiple agencies, preferably within the Human Services domain, including:
Eligibility and enrollment systems
Case management
Financial management (e.g., SNAP, HEAP, PA, Child Care)
7+ years leading requirements gathering and analysis efforts for large initiatives
Experience implementing web-based, client-facing applications
7+ years of experience with Agile tools and artifacts, including:
JIRA boards and sprint planning
User stories and use cases
Screen prototypes and functional specifications
Requirements management tools (e.g., Blueprint or similar)
5 years of experience performing multiple roles (e.g., Business Analyst and Tester)
Experience assisting with roadmaps, sprint planning, and initiative execution
Advanced business and systems analysis
Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
Leadership and team coordination
Agile and CI/CD environments
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to manage priorities in complex, multi-stakeholder environments