Business Analyst

The AEC is seeking to engage the services of an experienced Business Analyst to support various projects and programs, to provide guidance for the design of new services and improvements with a focus on end-users. The Business Analyst will work in a multidisciplinary team environment analysing the business by balancing user and business perspectives and needs for the Program. This work is critical to the overall success of the Program and will support and influence key outcomes for the AEC. The AEC are looking for someone with diverse experience and an understanding of how information technology plays a part in transformations. The AEC is seeking an open minded individual focused on end-users to provide guidance for the design of new services and improvements. The Business Analyst will be expected to develop a firm understanding of the holistic business current state, working with Subject Matter Experts for domain expertise and develop requirements, user stories and other key artefacts to describe the end state solution. The candidate must hold an active Baseline security clearance prior to commencement. Key duties and responsibilities The Business Analyst will be responsible for, but not limited to: Leading the business analysis activities in a multi-disciplinary agile delivery team in pre-discovery, discovery and design and delivery Plan and document user interviews, understand and document both high level and detailed business problems, and analyse root causes Design and facilitate workshops and interviews that include a variety of internal and external stakeholders across all levels Managing stakeholder groups to develop a partnership with the business and foster a productive working environment Transform defined business needs into outcomes and problem statements for large scale Government applications and complex systems Communicate well, using professional judgement to evaluate risks and in the context of a complex and changing environment Provide analysis on complex issues and contribute to the management, preparation and coordination of policy formulation and/or project management Work within a multi-disciplinary agile team to achieve common outcomes Assist in mentoring and upskilling less experienced team members Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time to time 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. • Five plus years’ experience as a Business Analyst • Experience in planning, running, and documenting user interviews with open ended engagement to analyse root causes and eliciting both high level and detailed business problems • Demonstrated ability to translate business and user needs, using various methods and drawing out technical outcomes in line with user outcomes • Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative, highly motivated team, to deliver in a project and program environment • Proven ability to identify and plan capability maturity improvements and business process improvements • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate between business and technical terminology • Proven ability to communicate with influence, negotiate outcomes and manage complex stakeholder relationships • Experience in and desire to mentor and upskill less experienced team members • Demonstrated personal integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and policy parameters 2. To be considered compliant, submissions need to be provided in 1 PDF Document including: Page 1 - a completed copy of the AEC Candidate Submission Guide (will be emailed to the listed BuyICT contact address upon RFQ publication): • Provide information for the following items: Candidate Name, Position Title, Opportunity ID, Candidate Availability, Location, Citizenship Status, Security Clearance Level, Planned Leave (exceeding 1 week), Additional Engagements, Submitting Consultant. • Choose an item or check the box that applies to the following options: Previous AEC Employee or Contractor, Current AEC Contractor, Code of Conduct, Submission History, Authority to Represent, Submission Compliancy • Consultant comments may be added (must be limited to the space provided). Page 2 - A one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria. This should not exceed one page. Pages 3 - 5 - A resume of no more than three pages We will strictly adhere to the above requirements. Submissions will be deemed non-compliant if they do not meet the listed criteria, if they exceed the 5-page limit or if the rates of submitted candidates are included in the PDF. Desirable criteria 1. • Strong experience in data modelling, data mapping and process modelling • Experience working in agile delivery teams • Relevant tertiary qualifications or requisite experience Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 1 candidate Number of sellers invited Fewer than 5 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 00 Weeks 05 Days 12 Hours 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