Required Qualifications

• 5+ Years Experience working as an IT Business Analyst supporting IT projects, system implementations, or technology procurements.
• 5+ Years Strong understanding of business/data process analysis methodologies and SDLC processes.
• 5+ Years Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and JAD sessions.
• 5+ Years Ability to gather, document, and manage complex business, data, and functional requirements.
• 5+ Years Experience developing process flows, workflow diagrams, and functional specifications.
• 5+ Years Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• 5+ Years Ability to work collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders.
• 5+ Years Experience supporting procurement documentation, vendor coordination, or contract-related activities is preferred.
• 5+ Years Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies is preferred.
• 5+ Years Documenting AS IS & TO BE Process & User Interface Mockups.
• 5+ Years Experience in developing statements/scope of work for contracting and procurement.
• 5+ Years Experience managing multiple projects/tasks at once; Results oriented and highly organized.
• 5+ Years Experience in Strong interviewing, active listening, communication, presentation, moderating meetings, and interpersonal skills - influencing, negotiating, etc.
• 5+ Years Experience in Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare presentations and write scope/specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government or public-sector IT initiatives.
• Experience with procurement lifecycle documentation and vendor management.
• Familiarity with workflow automation, business process improvement, and enterprise applications.
• Experience using tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, Visio, SharePoint, Balsamiq, or similar platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

• This position is funded through the Georgia DOT fiscal year. GDOT may exercise the option to renew contracts annually in one-year increments.
• Several successful consultants have continued working through multiple contract extensions; however, GDOT is under no obligation to extend contracts and reserves the right to terminate employment at any time.
• Candidates must be: U.S. Citizens, or Permanent Residents with a valid Green Card. Proof of work authorization will be required during onboarding.

Work Schedule & Environment

• This position currently follows a telework/remote hybrid work schedule.
• Work must be performed within the Eastern Time Zone during standard business hours, Monday through Friday.
• The Department observes 12 state holidays annually. Consultants may not work or make up time during holiday weeks without prior management approval.
• Extended leave requests during the first year of service (two weeks or greater) are discouraged unless disclosed prior to offer acceptance.
• Consultants must maintain a personal cell phone for business-related communications.
• Weekly work schedule is HYBRID – in Office 1 day Onsite per week and remote rest of the days.

Education/Experience

• Minimum, bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology Systems) Required.
• Active IT Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Certification Preferred.