Diverse Agile Solutions (DAS)
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid/Remote)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour (based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit)
Diverse Agile Solutions (DAS) is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) specializing in IT consulting, digital transformation, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Agile delivery, and staff augmentation. We partner with government agencies and commercial organizations to deliver innovative technology solutions by connecting exceptional talent with mission-critical initiatives.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth thrive.
Diverse Agile Solutions is seeking an experienced Business Analyst II to support a large-scale Integrated Eligibility System (IES) initiative. This role requires an experienced Business Analyst with a strong understanding of business rules, stakeholder engagement, business process analysis, and technical solution planning within Health and Human Services environments.
The successful candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, architects, developers, and project teams to gather requirements, document business processes, validate system functionality, and support the successful delivery of complex modernization initiatives.
This position offers significant telecommuting flexibility. Approved consultants may work remotely for more than 50% of their scheduled hours, with the possibility of working remotely full-time. Candidates approved for 100% remote work must attend monthly in-person meetings in Albany, NY and be available for major project milestone meetings as required.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technical teams to gather and analyze business requirements.
Conduct requirements elicitation sessions, workshops, interviews, and stakeholder meetings.
Document, analyze, and validate functional and system requirements.
Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications and user stories.
Perform business process analysis, documenting current ("As-Is") and future ("To-Be") workflows.
Support continuous integration and deployment initiatives by identifying and documenting system requirements.
Assist in identifying opportunities for business process improvements.
Recommend technology solutions that align with business objectives.
Produce high-quality project documentation including:
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure solutions meet documented requirements.
Participate in requirements validation, testing support, and defect resolution.
Support project planning, stakeholder communication, and change management activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Candidates with the following experience are strongly preferred:
4–7 years documenting and validating system requirements across multiple government agencies.
Experience supporting modernization initiatives involving legacy system analysis and business rule extraction.
Strong knowledge of Human Services and Child Support programs.
Experience conducting business process analysis and optimization.
Experience documenting As-Is and designing To-Be business processes for client-facing web applications.
Experience developing:
Experience using enterprise requirements management tools such as Blueprint.
Experience working within Agile software development environments.
At DAS, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful public-sector modernization initiatives that positively impact communities. We offer:
Diverse Agile Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Business Analyst, Business Analysis, Integrated Eligibility System, IES, Child Support, Human Services, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Management, Business Process Analysis, Process Mapping, User Stories, Functional Requirements, Business Rules, Blueprint, CI/CD, Agile, SDLC, Stakeholder Management, Legacy Modernization, Workflow Analysis, Government Consulting, Health and Human Services, Business Process Improvement.