Business Analysts

Business AnalystsRFQ closing date - Friday, 05 July 2024Client - Department of Industry, Science and ResourcesEstimated start date - Thursday, 15 August 2024Initial contract duration - 12 monthsExtension term - 12 monthsNumber of extensions - 2Location of work - ACT, OffsiteWorking arrangements - This role can be completed remotely, within parameters that can be negotiated. Please note: Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.Security clearance - Must be able to obtain BaselineMaximum number of candidates per seller - 2RequirementsPlease note - previous candidates recently put forward for CIOD roles need not reapply.The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Governments economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions

• investing in science and technology

• strengthening the resources sector.

The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and is seeking experienced and motivated Business Analysts to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division including artificial intelligence and emerging technology.Essential skills and experience

• Experience in analysis and modelling of current and future business processes and information management environments

• Analyse data related requirements, user pathways and information flows

• Conduct stakeholder engagement activities, analyse customer requirements, and collaborate with technical specialists to develop fit for purpose solutions to business problems

• Develop clear and concise documents including business requirements specifications, business cases, functional & non-functional specifications, process maps, user stories, service design artefacts, communication & change management plans, and reports

• Conduct investigations and undertake technical research & analysis activities based on systems knowledge in alignment with departmental policies and legislations

• Evaluate options for solutions and translate business requirements into techno-functional requirements

• Analyse proposed solutions from a strategic viewpoint considering the broad ranging benefits and impacts across the department and government as a whole

• Experience working in Agile environment to develop requirements artefacts for complex IT systems including website development

CriteriaEssential criteria1. Experience facilitating workshops and developing business scenarios, process maps, data models and use cases - 25%2. Experience in developing User Stories and acceptance criteria for developers - 25%3. Experience working on complex digital projects in an Agile environment - 25%4. Excellent communication and presentation skills - 25%Desirable criteria1. Relevant experience in implementing Information Technology Services2. Experience documenting requirements for Office technologies3. Experience using Azure DevOps for user story creation and tracking of acceptance criteriaWhat to submitFor each candidate, you must include:

• start date

• hourly rate

• responses to selection criteria

• resumés

• references