Business Analyst

• The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is hiring a contract Business Analyst to support the Information Management Services and Accountability and Continuous Improvement teams to assess and improve the processes and code used by the Accountability Division to produce District and State Performance Framework reports (DPF and SPF, respectively). This role will involve reviewing the existing data environment, processes, and collaborating with program staff to better understand business processes and technical needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, specifically in data analysis and coding, along with excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. The primary responsibility will be production of comprehensive technical business requirements and data processing documentation, for the purpose of supporting development and maintenance of Accountability DPF and SPF Reporting infrastructure and processes. The selected candidate is expected to be technically self-sufficient and able to navigate the data environment without technical support. Additionally, they may be asked to work with associated systems and programs including Oracle, Toad, Informatica, Tableau, and coding languages including SQL, Python, and R.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong technical background in data analysis and coding
• Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal.
• Prior experience communicating with and presenting to Stakeholders
• Experience with the following: Oracle, Toad, Informatica, Tableau, SQL, Python, and R
• Higher education degree in Information Systems or similar

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely and collaboratively with the Department's Information Management Services division (IMS) about Department coding standards, configuration management controls, quality assurance processes and information security. Additionally, collaboration is expected with IMS's business intelligence unit for any planned transition of data to, storing of data within, or reporting of data from the Department's Data Warehouse.
• Coordinate and prioritize all work to ensure that all deliverables and deadlines are met (outlined in Section 5.0 Project Requirements). Deploy an internal quality control process to ensure that all deliverables are complete, accurate, easy to understand, and of high quality.
  • Submit each Deliverable to the Department’s Project Managers for review and approval. Retain all work papers generated for reference through the duration of the project and project acceptance.
• Participate in the review and revision process, until the department provides written acceptance of the Deliverable. Upon request by the Department, within five days of the request, provide copies of any supporting documentation to the Department
•  Respond to all telephone calls, voicemails, and e-mail inquiries from the Department within one business day of receiving calls, voicemails, or email inquiries.
• Enable all Contractor staff to exchange documents and electronic files with the Department staff in formats compatible with the Department’s systems. The Department currently uses Microsoft Office 365 for PC.
• SECTION 5.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:
  • Code and Data Review: Review and analyze the current data processes and code used to generate State Performance Framework (SPF) reports. Identify inefficiencies, inconsistencies, or errors in the code and data flow. Collaborate with technical teams to assess and improve data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes. Provide recommendations for enhancing the codebase for optimal performance and accuracy in report generation.
  • Business Process Mapping and Documentation: Engage with program staff to understand and document the business and processes involved in generating state performance framework reports. Document business rules associated with production of state performance framework reports. Create process maps and workflows to illustrate current practices and identify areas for improvement. Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions by gathering and analyzing user needs.
  • Requirements Gathering and Documentation: Lead sessions with program staff, subject matter experts, and technical teams to gather, clarify, and document business and technical requirements. Translate business requirements into functional specifications for data and reporting systems. Maintain comprehensive documentation for current and future state business processes, ensuring that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the project scope and deliverables.
  • Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business units, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Facilitate meetings with program staff and stakeholders to review requirements, share findings, and propose improvements. Support ongoing communication efforts to ensure alignment of project goals with business objectives