CoPHX- IT - Business Analysis 3 – telecom/wireless communications 130533 (Hybrid)

Duration: At least 6 Months from projected start date

Location: City of Phoenix PMO Office, Phoenix Az 85003

Rate: $63/ hr on W2 r $73 on 1099 (BOE)

Interview process: 1 round remote, possibly 1 round onsite

MUST BE LOCAL (within commuting distance to the City of Phoenix).

Travel Requirement : The candidate needs the ability to visit and traverse urban and rural City of Phoenix locations, with possible uneven terrain, to drive requirements for this project. They work in a hybrid environment, but the city buildings in scope for this project may be in rural or urban locations. The hybrid work environment could include partial time in our downtown Phoenix office, or telecommuting, aside from the site visits

The City of Phoenix is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to help drive requirements on a high-visibility marquee project and will interact with our growing team of 35 PMs and BAs, as well as various departments within the City of Phoenix.

Essential functions:

• Facilitate discussions with Water Department personnel to document requirements and specifications facilitating improved wireless telecom connectivity in City facilities, including intended outcomes, features, and functionality.

• Develop and document functional specifications associated with system enhancements for wireless systems.

• Ensure clarity of documented requirements to prevent scope creep, gold plating, or non-value-added activities.

• Document business requirements according to industry best practices and City of Phoenix PMO processes.

• Document functional workflow diagrams to capture business goals and high-level scope.

• Demonstrate superior customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.

Qualifications:

• Prior successful experience as a Business Analyst, with prior IT experience and knowledge of the software lifecycle (waterfall and/or agile).

• Prior successful experience translating physical business infrastructure needs into tangible requirements.

• Ability to navigate physical City sites, including construction sites and/or rugged or rural terrain to gather physical site needs.

• Ability to develop requirements based on professional standards (i.e., PMI or similar).

• Four-year degree or equivalent education in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, with minimum five years’ experience as a business analyst working on IT infrastructure projects.

• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with business objectives and industry best practices (network security, coverage, bandwidth, etc.).

• Ideal candidate has a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and business analysis skills.

• Professional and current certification in PMI is a PLUS (PMP, Agile, and/or similar certification).

• Prior experience with wireless communications capabilities is a PLUS (Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, etc.).

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Some additional details of the position are as follows:

• US Citizens only

• Duration: 6-12 months

• Will only review resumes of highly experienced candidates.

• Please do NOT resubmit candidates who were previously presented for this role.

• Interview process: 1 round remote, possibly 1 round onsite.

• Role is non-supervisory.

• City-approved background check required.

• Work hours are typically weekdays 8-5; could be nights/weekends (e.g. go-live) in a hybrid environment.

• MUST BE LOCAL (within commuting distance to the City of Phoenix).

Flexible work from home options available.