Business Analyst - Boston, United States - Mass Inc

Mass Inc Boston, United States

1 week ago

Description

The Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) is responsible for promoting, developing, and servicing registered apprenticeship programs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Business Analyst provides critical support to the success of DAS by working with all units (apprenticeship liaison, operations, quality assurance, and grants management) in gathering data, driving insightful decision-making and business process improvements.

The Business Analyst works under the guidance of the Program Director and will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting apprenticeship data, clearly articulating business needs into technical specifications, designing data models, creating visually appealing reports and dashboards. Position responsible for liaising between apprenticeship stakeholders/customers and technical team members throughout all phases of the project life cycle. These phases include requirements gathering, design and development activities, testing, implementation, and ongoing operations. The Business Analyst is responsible for building strong, trusting relationships with diverse groups. Incumbents will leverage those relationships to lead requirement gathering sessions with apprentice stakeholders and articulate needs into technical specifications, clearly and successfully.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the Division in managing, maintaining, and ensuring accuracy of all state program data and producing reports, visualizations and/or presentations that drive policy and program development.
Produce standard and project-based reports; make recommendations on system data retrieval and report requirements.
Provide business analyst activities (such as gathering requirements) as well as host training lessons, drafting documentation, and providing some administrative support.
Develop functional and technical specifications that satisfy business requirements.
Develop and deliver technical support, design documents and task lists in a timely and professional manner.
Designing new computer processes by analyzing requirements, constructing workflow charts and diagrams, studying system capabilities, and writing specifications.
Work with developers and/or project managers to leverage technology to help reduce manual/repetitive tasks, continually improving the organization's requirement process.
Participate in the preparation and execution of testing plans and/or test criteria.
Proactively research and document potential issues discovered during day-to-day system usage.
Balance multiple initiatives/projects that overlap each other while meeting project specific implementation dates.
Document system administration tasks, support procedures, troubleshooting documents as appropriate.
Coordinate with colleagues to expand their capacity in using data to monitor and improve their respective programs.
Work with software developers on maintenance and updates to agency database and systems.
Write comprehensive reports explaining results of queries and outputs.
Conduct data mining, statistical analysis, and research activities.
Conduct data matches for the purpose of improving apprentice and sponsor management, tracking and data reliability.
Work closely with DAS Teams to understand the reporting requirements, metrics, and desired outcomes for each group.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong analytical capabilities and demonstrated experience with data analysis and presenting of findings.
Ability to understand and analyze data needs in a business, process, and analytical context.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Adept at learning new applications quickly.
Evaluate requests, gather requirements, and creatively develop solutions, generating accurate queries and outputs to satisfy stakeholder requirements and needs.
Write comprehensive reports explaining results of queries and outputs.
Diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with Power BI, Accela, Tableau, or other data tools.
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Ability to learn and use available reporting tools to provide management reports or perform problem analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a professional and harmonious manner.

Please submit a cover letter/letter of interest along with your resume in your application.

SALARY PLACEMENT IS DETERMINED BY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE POSITION AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION'S RECRUITING GUIDELINES. IN THE CASE OF A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY, THE SALARY PROVISIONS OF THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WILL BE UTILIZED FOR PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SALARY RANGE.

Qualifications:
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have (A) at least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or technical experience performing related duties that include business data recovery, analysis, query design, reporting and statistical analysis; or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics or a related field may be substituted for the required experience

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Business Analyst

2 weeks ago

Randstad Digital Boston, United States

Business Analyst - Property & Casualty Insurance (onsite in Boston MA) · *Must be currently in New England* · **Must have 7+ years of Business Analysis Experience in Property & Casualty Insurance domain and be able to work onsite in Boston 4-5 days a week starting week 1 and inte ...
Business Analyst

4 days ago

System One Boston, United States

Please send me your details (resume, work authorization status, current location, availability and compensation expectations) directly to: for an immediate consideration. Make sure to include both the job title and location of the job if you email me directly. · Business Analys ...
Business Analyst

5 days ago

Amazon Boston, United States

· The World-Wide Technology Deployment (WWTD) team is looking for an experienced Analyst with a strong financial background to own data analytics for our vendor teams. This individual will be an experienced business analyst who has demonstrated ability to perform detailed requir ...
Business Analyst

1 week ago

Randstad Digital Boston, United States

Business Analyst - Property & Casualty Insurance (onsite in Boston MA) · *Must be currently in New England* · **Must have 7+ years of Business Analysis Experience in Property & Casualty Insurance domain and be able to work onsite in Boston 4-5 days a week starting week 1 and in ...
Business Analyst

4 days ago

Daley and Associates Boston, United States

Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as an IT Business Systems Analyst in the financial services industry · Previous experience in the hedge fund industry, preferably with a hedge fund or asset manager · Strong knowledge and functional experience in Equities, Equity Derivatives, C ...
Business Analyst

1 week ago

Ceres Group Boston, United States

Why join the firm: · * Inclusive workplace and diverse background of employees · * Growth and development opportunities · * Entrepreneurial industry-leading company with a purposeful mission · * Flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation and benefits · * Collaborative a ...
Business Analyst

2 weeks ago

Wipro Boston, United States

Business Analyst with experience in Investment Banking domain. Excellent communication skills. Proficient working knowledge of Fixed Income instruments. Experience on banking and investment banking application, vendor products. Experience of working Business Analyst, Banking, Inv ...
Business Analyst

4 days ago

Manulife Financial Corporation Boston, United States

The opportunity. The Actuarial System Data and Reporting team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Business Intelligence Analyst to join our team. This role works with the US Reporting Steward and will help serve as a liaison between US Actu Business Analyst, Actuarial, ...
Business Analyst

2 weeks ago

Randstad Digital Boston, United States

Business Analyst - Property & Casualty Insurance (onsite in Boston MA) · Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. · *Must be currently in New England* · **Must have 7+ years of Business Analysi ...
Business Analyst

4 days ago

Evergreen Technologies LLC Boston, United States

The Business Analyst will support all phases of a J2EE based Enterprise Application which includes: requirements, design, development, testing, implementation, etc · The Business Analyst will closely report directly to the Business Analysis Team Lead, while also working with the ...
business analyst

5 days ago

STIAOS Technologies Boston, United States

Hi, · We are looking forward for the roles of Business Analyst with the required skills mentioned below. · Ability to convert business requirements into BRD, FRD & create mock-ups (using visio or excel or ppt or hand-drawn) for follow the SDLC process. · • bility to draw use c ...
Business Analyst

1 week ago

iO Associates - US Boston, United States

We are looking for a Business Analyst with experience in the financial services space to take on a 6+ month contract, hybrid in Boston. · Key Responsibilities: · Analyze current derivative-related processes and systems to identify areas for improvement. · Develop and implement st ...
Business Analyst

2 weeks ago

Manulife Financial Corporation Boston, United States

John Hancock is currently transforming our Long-Term Care business to help our customers age in place and receive the care that they need. This team focuses on the delivery of solutions that create and support engaging and streamlined experiences for LTC, Business Analyst, Health ...
Business Analyst

4 days ago

GradBay Boston, United States

Job Title: Business Analyst · Location: Boston, MA · Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 + benefits · The Company · A financial services and insurance company providing a range of financial products and services, including life insurance, retirement planning, investment management, and ot ...
Business Analyst

4 days ago

Tata Consultancy Services Boston, United States

Business Analyst (Capital Markets) Experience in Business Analysis. Analytical skills with the ability to develop business and functional requirements. Experience in Investment Banking Domain expertise. Experience with product marketing reports. Knowledge of ESG analytics. Experi ...
Business Analyst

4 days ago

TCS USAAvance Consulting Boston, United States

Business Analyst (Capital Markets) · Experience in Business Analysis. · Analytical skills with the ability to develop business and functional requirements. · Experience in Investment Banking Domain expertise. · Experience with product marketing reports. Knowledge of ESG analyt ...
Business Analyst

4 days ago

Intercontinental Exchange Boston, United States

Overview · Job Purpose · We are a geospatial, ESG data firm that provides businesses with insights into climate-driven physical risks as well as general environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities. Our cutting-edge technology and innovative approach to d ...
Business Analyst

4 days ago

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Boston, United States

Business Support Analyst · At The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation (The Kappa Foundation), our Business Support Analyst will become essential to the day-to-day success of our national organization. We are looking for a candidate who will be responsible for performing tasks that levera ...
Business Analyst

2 weeks ago

Siri InfoSolutions Boston, United States

Job Description · Job Description · Position: Business Analyst Capital Market · Location: Boston MA Onsite · Technical requirements · Experience in Business Analysis. · Experience in Investment Banking Domain expertise. · Experience in creating Test case scripts for · regressi ...
Business Analyst

4 days ago

Columbia Management Group Boston, United States

This position is responsible for performing analysis and reporting, while contributing to recommendations to define, analyze, build& deliver value-added Salesforce CRM solutions. Assists in small to medium projects, which may involve developing solution for problems within the bu ...

Other Business Analyst jobs