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New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) · 3 weeks ago

Senior Consultant- Business Analyst

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

NYSTEC is a nonprofit technology consulting company that provides independent and vendor-neutral advice to various organizations. The Senior Consultant - Business Analyst will collaborate with team members to support clients on technology and system modernization efforts, ensuring that vendor solutions meet business needs and comply with technical standards.

CharityInformation TechnologyNon Profit

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review and validate system requirements to ensure that they are complete, clear, testable, and aligned with business objectives

Assess technical and functional design deliverables — including interface specifications, configuration approaches, and customization plans — to verify their feasibility and alignment with the stated requirements

Evaluate system documentation (technical and operational) for completeness, accuracy, and supportability

Analyze system architecture, data flows, and integration points to identify potential risks, gaps, or inconsistencies

Participate in project meetings, design walkthroughs, and vendor reviews to provide independent, expert-level feedback on system functionality and technical approach

Prepare detailed findings documentation, risk assessments, and recommendations to support independent verification and validation (IV&V) reporting and stakeholder decision-making

Qualification

Systems analysisSoftware development life cycleTechnical documentationRequirements engineeringIV&V experienceInterface designApplication architecturePlanning skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Experience in systems analysis, technical analysis, business analysis, or IV&V

Excellent understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) — including waterfall and agile — system integration, requirements engineering, and technical documentation standards

Experience evaluating system configurations, interface designs, and application architectures

Ability to analyze complex technical documentation and translate findings into clear, actionable insights

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to lead discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, with strong collaboration and relationship-building skills

Effective problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent organization and planning skills and the ability to provide the project manager with schedule and commitments for delivering your work

Ability to work well independently as well as within a team

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, business, or a related field and 3-5 years of business analysis experience

An equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and experience will be considered

Preferred

Experience working on IV&V projects or oversight/quality assurance (QA) engagements

Familiarity with requirements management tools

Experience reviewing data flow diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and technical architecture artifacts

Experience with government IT and/or system modernization projects

Professional certifications such as certified business analysis professional (CBAP), Project Management Institute professional in business analysis (PMI-PBA), certification of capability in business analysis (CCBA), or relevant technical certifications