Business Analyst

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Background

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), Human Capital Services Center (HCSC), provides quality human capital products and services across the VA enterprise. These products and services include learning management, employee accountability, internships and learning content to more than 600,000 VA employees, contractors, volunteers and academic affiliates. HCSC products and services reduce costs, streamline processes and save VA employees time so they can focus on delivering the best care to our Veterans.

640 Acres provides support to the HCSC Talent Development Services (TDS) directorate efforts to maintain its Talent Management System (TMS 2.0) through multiple upgrades and capability updates, along with associated solutions that support TMS 2.0. 640 Acres efforts include all necessary activities to maintain TMS 2.0 through regular operations and upgrades and to identify options for filling capability gaps. These activities include planning, change management, requirements management, solution configuration, solution testing, and learning management. The focus of this effort is to achieve the following results:

·  Development of plans that will serve as the guides for activities related to successful sustainment of TMS 2.0 operations;

·  Definition and execution of a change management strategy that engages the VA workforce in transition efforts associated with TMS 2.0 upgrades and introduction of new capabilities;

·  Development of the testing strategy and test scripts VA will use to conduct effective solution testing;

·  Successful solution testing and post-test documentation;

·  Solution configuration testing and documentation that support effective TMS 2.0 use;

·  Effective requirements management throughout the initiative lifecycle;

·  Development and maintenance of a complete toolkit of procedures, guides, and artifacts in support of the VA team deploying TMS 2.0 upgrade; and

·  Support of VA stakeholders and TMS 2.0 solution administrators.

Responsibilities

640 Acres is looking for a Business Analyst that possesses the ability to: 

·  Gather business requirements, models process flows, and designs use cases,

·  Use a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, graphical, and scheduling tools to assist in administering healthcare contracts;

·  Collect and convert highly technical concepts and data into understandable, written narratives;

·  Assist in developing complete contract requirement packages encompassing program requirements, options, funding, delivery schedules, lead times, quality assurance, environmental issues, and reporting requirements;

·  Review contract files to ensure compliance with applicable VA and federal guidelines;

·  Review and maintain guidebooks, standard operating procedures, and desk references; and

·  Provide analysis, validation, research, planning, and design in support of projects.

Requirements

Required Skills/Qualifications

·      Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related technical field

·      Years of Professional Experience: five (5) years of professional experience

·      Professional Certifications: N/A

·      Security Clearance: Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (NACI)

·      U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity.

Desired Skills/Qualifications

·       Knowledge of federal and/or VA acquisition policies, guidance, and regulations;

·       Familiarity with government contracting, procurement, and acquisition;

·      Operational understanding of VA Talent Management System (TMS 2.0); 

·       Experience supporting federal government customers (previous VA Experience preferred)..; and

·       Military experience preferred.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package:

·       Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

·       Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

·       Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

·       Short Term & Long-Term Disability Options

·       Retirement Plan (401K, IRA)