Senior Data and Research Business Analyst

Role description The Technical Business Analyst is accountable under broad direction to perform overly complex work that provides detailed technical and professional business analysis, system analysis, and design changes that align with the vision and strategic direction of the Agency. They will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role working closely with stakeholders across the Agency to gain an in-depth understanding of business processes, technical infrastructure, technical services, strategic roadmap, and in the context in which the Agency operates. The Technical Business Analyst will have considerable internal and external stakeholder interaction and will act as the conduit between the business units, internal stakeholders that will include the IT business management, solutions development, and solutions implementation functional teams within the Agency and with relevant stakeholders from the health sector. Evaluation Criteria Candidate responses to the essential evaluation criteria will be assess against the following: Degree of compliance with the technical requirement of the RFQ Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Specified Personnel relevant to delivering the project, and Proven capacity to deliver the requirements on time. Key duties and responsibilities Leadership and Accountability Provide expertise across a broad range of digital health standards activities potentially relating to the work of different program areas. Take responsibility for the achievements of own and team outcomes, monitor progress, and follow through to deliver quality outcomes. Recommend strategic directions for area of responsibility and consider wider agency implications when making decisions. Consider and effectively manage competing priorities and strategic directions when achieving team planning and project outcomes in line with agency goals and objectives. Provide a significant contribution to innovation and business improvement strategies. Engage with risk, including the conduct of risk assessment and risk management activities for area of responsibility. Accountable for the achievement of own and team outcomes, monitoring progress and following through to ensure the delivery of quality outcomes including managing competing priorities to develop and complete the following business analytical activities: Requirements gathering from a range of internal and external stakeholders, focusing on business needs and how multiple stakeholder needs can be addressed (e.g., consumers, healthcare providers, government). Impact assessment of proposals on current activities. Coordination of inputs on draft documents and analysis of feedback. Prioritisation of initiatives within strategic documents. Communication of complex policy ideas and articulating key points in diagrams/graphics etc. Working across the business to identify and understand how other projects impact the work of the team (overlap, contribution, shared direction). Management Diversity and Span Accountable to lead the analysis of business needs across a complex portfolio of new and existing standards related initiatives, taking responsibility for: setting tasks and priorities. managing workflow to understand dependencies and seeking and facilitating contributions to business and project requirements through workshops and feedback systems to ensure a consultative and coordinated solution co-design. Coordinate and undertake detailed or sensitive projects that impact on the strategic, political, or operational outcomes of the agency. Plan and monitor work processes, direct and coordinate quality assurance practices and set performance indicators. Build capability in a team environment through coaching others, providing performance feedback, conflict resolution and encouraging career development. Exercise autonomy and initiative in team management and allocation of resources and managing finances to meet objectives. Job Context and Environment Undertake work activities with an awareness of their possible impact on strategic, political, or operational outcomes for the agency/program. Attain and maintain an extensive understanding of the role and responsibilities of the agency, including and understanding of the APS operating environment more broadly. Work within established legislative and policy frameworks. Independence and decision-making Work with a level of independence, under broad direction, with a concurrent need to resolve issues and deliver quality outcomes. Communicate and make decisions that are based on professional judgement, evaluating risks and in the context of a complex and changing environment. Work with a focus on research, analysis, and judgement to manage complex issues. Stakeholder Management Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes, and facilitate cooperation. Promote the agency’s business objectives through key strategic relationships with range of stakeholders. Develop and manage a range of stakeholder relationships. Establish and maintain internal and external networks. Represent and explain the views of the agency at cross-agency meetings and other forums. Present the agency’s position in the context of more complex issues. Manage stakeholders through change, resolving conflict and managing sensitivities. Identify new stakeholders considering future needs/direction and a changing environment. Essential requirements Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a higher clearance if required by the Agency Ability to obtain and maintain national police check. Australian Citizenship is a condition of eligibility. Qualifications At least 5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst. Experience working as a business analyst on healthcare projects or government policy projects is an advantage. Scrum or Agile training and qualifications. Ability to build and maintain constructive working relationships, working across multiple teams. Strong analytical and communication skills. Work as a member of a team with the ability to achieve results and manage tasks independently. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. At least 5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst. 2. Experience working as a business analyst on healthcare projects or government policy projects is an advantage 3. Scrum or Agile training and qualifications. 4. Ability to build and maintain constructive working relationships, working across multiple teams 5. Strong analytical and communication skills. 6. Work as a member of a team with the ability to achieve results and manage tasks independently. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 6 candidates Number of sellers invited Between 5 and 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia