Author: Jill St. Thomas

Title: Proposal Writer
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Must have the following in order to apply:
◾Bachelor’s Degree in English, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
◾Two (2) years of technical or proposal writing experience
◾Equivalent combination of education and experience
◾Computer Skills: Microsoft Office
◾Experience working with graphics (eg. anchored to text)

Location: Remote or Palm Harbor, FL

Job Description:
The Proposal Writer creates and submits responses that propose the building of workforce systems (CMS/UI/VR/AE) which answer the requests in a format that meets requirements and evaluation criteria identified. The creation of the RFP response includes the gathering and coordination of marketing, management, and development personnel inputs, and writing the response from source documentation (e.g., past proposals). It also includes continuous review of and knowledge of the current workforce systems (CMS/UI/VR/AE) and updating of boilerplate proposal documents.

Duties and Responsibilities
◾Create a shell document for proposal response inputs
◾Analyze requirements and write/create/find RFP responses matching the requirements
◾Find existing responses in previous proposals or boilerplate proposals
◾Use an actual current Geosol system to create up-to-date screens and functionality responses
◾Interview and work with different departments to gather information for any responses not readily available in existing documentation
◾Organize the various inputs and responses to individual requirements to create a formatted and organized draft proposal
◾Coordinate or perform line editing of final response for spelling / grammar / consistency
◾Create Final master files (& PDF copies) of the documented RFP response
◾Work with team to print & send final the response
◾Print final copies, organize, create tabs/packaging, bind, and ship
◾Perform Post-Response clean-up / maintenance for boilerplate
◾Clean and organize folders and files
◾Create hard copies of RFP for reference, presentations, internal use, etc.
◾Identify proposal input to be incorporated back into “Boilerplate” documents/files
◾Actively participate as a member of the team to move toward the completion of goals
◾Make customers, and their needs, a primary focus of one’s actions.
◾Develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
◾Take prompt action to accomplish objectives.
◾Take action to achieve goals beyond what is required, be proactive.
◾Anticipate consequences of decisions and actions.
◾Communicate recommendations to take preventative steps and initiate further action
◾Manages time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
◾Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small.
◾Show concern for all aspects of the job.
◾Accurately check processes and tasks.
◾Be watchful over time, meet demanding deadlines, learn quickly and exhibit organization in work habits.
◾Maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition, such as; time pressure or job ambiguity.
◾Handle stress in a way that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
◾Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills, or knowledge in position related areas.
◾Keep up with current developments and trends in area of expertise.
◾Display a work ethic demonstrated in attendance, punctuality, maturity and dedication.
◾Maintain a positive attitude.

Required Screenings:
Criminal background and professional reference check

Days & Hours:
Monday thru Friday, full-time position

Pay:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

See full details and apply at https://www.geographicsolutions.com/careers

Title: Project Manager
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Must have the following in order to apply:
◾High School Diploma or equivalent
◾Four (4) years of experience
◾Workforce development and/or unemployment compensation experience
◾Knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL query techniques
◾Experience interfacing with customers, internal managers and staff
◾Prior experience within the workforce development system or unemployment compensation with a knowledge of Department of Labor Employment and Training programs to include one or more of the following: Wagner-Peyser, Workforce Investment Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance
◾Understanding of Employment and Training programs related to day-to-day operations and federal reporting requirements
◾Knowledge of the software development life cycle
◾Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project
◾Written and verbal communication skills
◾Organizational and time management skills
◾Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Preferred Skills: ◾Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience preferred
◾PMP, SCM, CAPM certification, or formal project management training preferred

Job Summary:
Responsible for the Software Development life cycle using the GRID methodology specifically designed for the company. The ideal candidate will be accountable for leading and managing the implementation of workforce development and/or software solutions for state and regional clients. Responsibilities will also include managing workforce development and/or Unemployment Compensation software products for Virtual One Stop clients in order to assess client needs, meet and exceed client expectations in terms of quality of product and service, and manage the delivery of software solutions. You will need to apply skills in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, business analysis, requirements definition, building test plans, coordinating all resources and stakeholders, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring, summarizing and communicating the progress of all assigned projects. You will work among a team of software engineers, developers, project managers and QA for support and collaboration of client specific deliverables.

Project Management:
◾Create, maintain, and execute an information technology project plan that communicates tasks, milestone dates, status and resource allocation
◾Coordinate with designers, engineers, QA, other subject matter experts, vendors, service providers, and clients to deliver milestones according to the project plan
◾Articulate design rationale and functional strategy as it directly relates to accomplishing goals, when applicable
◾Oversight and management of the day-to-day operational aspects of one or more projects
◾Maintain and manage the overall detailed project plans and milestone reports to ensure accurate and timely reporting of project status, issues, risks, and concerns
◾Coordinate delivery of development and production releases that meet quality assurance standards
◾Assist technical team in specifying design and development tasks
◾Assist quality assurance team in creating test plans and testing efforts
◾Review deliverables prepared by the team before passing to the client
◾Apply project management methodology and enforce project standards
◾Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately

Communication:
◾Facilitate team and client meetings
◾Prepare presentations and conduct training sessions at the annual User’s Conference
◾Keep the client and project team informed of project status, issues and issue mitigation strategies
◾Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
◾Communicate relevant project information to superiors

Technical:
◾Possess a general understanding of application programming, database and system design
◾Understanding of Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures
◾Analyze system requirements relative to the base software functionality and configuration
◾Write software requirements based upon analysis of client’s needs
◾MS SQL server and query knowledge

Leadership:
◾Inspire coworkers to attain goals
◾Manage the process of innovative change
◾Identify opportunities for improvement and make suggestions for change

Teamwork:
◾Acknowledge each team member’s contributions
◾Work with both technical software developers and non-technical state and local government clients to make sure that final deliverables meet client requirements
◾Coordinate client training with training staff and assist where necessary
◾Prepare and deliver training updates via webinars
◾Work as a team across time zones and geography with business analyst, development and QA teams in

Client Management:
◾Provide client support, including monitoring of incidents and change requests, and answering client questions submitted via an online issues/change management system, via email or via phone
◾Manage day-to-day client interaction, and investigate and answer client questions
◾Obtain, discuss, and follow-through with feedback from the client
◾Set and manage client expectations
◾Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships
◾Build a knowledge base of each client’s organization and objectives

Required Screenings:
Criminal background and professional reference check.

Work Environment:
We offer a fast paced, team-oriented environment with a casual dress code.

Days & Hours:
Monday through Friday, full time position.

Pay:
Depends on experience.

See full details and apply at https://www.geographicsolutions.com/careers

Title: Programmer
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Must have the following in order to apply:
◾High School Diploma or Equivalent
◾Two year degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
◾Knowledge of computer programming methodologies
◾Analytical skills
◾Ability to learn and adapt to new software
◾Knowledge of HTML, web technologies, and programming languages
◾SQL knowledge
◾Ability to write SQL queries to check on the results of assigned bots and tables used to store job data
◾Knowledge with Design Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Team Foundation Server
◾Knowledge of database tables directly related to Kapow software and all tables involving storage of spidered jobs
◾Demonstrated comprehension of the data flow from the spidering applications through the databases to the production environment

Required Screenings:
Criminal background and professional reference check; Drug Free Workplace.

Job Description: Develops, maintains, and supports policies and procedures for ensuring the functionality of the programs used to spider labor data from external sites. Relies on direction and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under supervision.

◾Supports and documents new development of spidering robot programs (bots) to extract data from external websites
◾Ensures all bots meet full QA standards
◾Ensures assigned bots are fully functional and resolves problems when they are not
◾Meets performance metrics as expected, with goals on a weekly and monthly basis
◾As experience grows will have an understanding of the bot library, spidering software, and database processing of extracted data
◾Know what situations require the implementation and use of a proxy
◾Able to maintain an average of 70 – 175 bot repairs per week with minimal QA issues (depends on experience and the mix of bots)
◾May be required to perform manual bot QA

Work Environment:
Team-oriented environment with a casual dress code.

Days & Hours:
Monday – Friday, Full Time position; will be discussed with applicant.

Pay:
Depends on experience; Will be discussed with applicant; Benefits are offered.

See full details and apply at https://www.geographicsolutions.com/careers

Title: Marketing Writer/Coordinator
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Must have the following in order to apply:
◾Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Mass Communications, or English
◾1-3 years of experience in a marketing, communications, or technical writing role
◾Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
◾Written communication skills
◾Time management and organizational skills
◾Ability to work independently
◾Ability to adapt to flexible work schedule, which may include evening and/or weekend
Required Screenings:
Criminal background and professional reference check; Drug Free Workplace.

Job Description: The Marketing Writer/Coordinator position is based out of Palm Harbor, Florida but will interact with the west coast office in Salinas, California and various territory managers. This individual will assist with all internal and external communications, as well as various responsibilities within the Marketing Department.

◾Work with the Marketing Team’s Graphic Designer to create product inserts and other promotional materials in support of company initiatives
◾Create and distribute email campaigns, including webinar invites, new product launches, conference promotions, company newsletters, event announcements, etc.
◾Assist with creating content for social media outlets and corporate website
◾Create and distribute press releases for product launches, client go-lives, events, and targeted marketing efforts
◾Create and maintain content for marketing tool kits, client reports, and other documentation
◾Assist with Workforce Technology Conference marketing efforts, including organizing and editing the conference agenda, editing speaker presentations to ensure consistency, creating content for promotional emails, updating the website, etc.
◾Write new or updated content for the corporate website
◾Assist with the coordination of supplies and tradeshow gear that are shipped out to industry conferences
◾Assist with writing, editing, and assembly of proposals
◾Modify boilerplate content for Proposals (including detailed client tables, client contact information, company background/experience, executive summaries, and client references)
◾Monitoring an online bids site for potential business opportunities

Work Environment:
Will be discussed with applicant.

Days & Hours:
Full Time position; complete work schedule will be discussed with applicant.

Pay:
Depends on experience; Will be discussed with applicant; Benefits are offered.

See full details and apply at https://www.geographicsolutions.com/careers

Title: Human Services Sales Manager
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Must have the following in order to apply:
◾Bachelors/associates degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
◾3-5 years experience within social services or adult education segment/industry
◾Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision
◾Ability to interface within all levels of the company
◾Presentation skills including the ability to explain technologies and product features
◾Oral, written, and verbal interpersonal communication skills
◾Problem-solving and interpersonal skills
◾Computer skills using Microsoft Office products
◾Ability to embrace and respect the team culture approach
◾Project management, analytical, and organizational skills
◾Ability to stay focused on goals and objectives
◾Ability to locate information through various sources including the internet

Required Screenings:
Will be discussed with applicant; Drug Free Workplace.

Job Description:
Marketing/Sales position with today’s leading provider of online workforce systems. Strategically grow business opportunities with existing and new customers within human services industry. Assigned market opportunities and market dynamics. This position is for a person who would like to be involved with a progressive and growing company.

Duties and Responsibilities:
◾Interact with others across functional lines of responsibility
◾Follow all company safety policies and procedures
◾Respond to change
◾May also be assigned various projects and tasks as needed
◾Utilize a variety of internal and external sources to build sales pipeline
◾Sales funnel management and management reporting
◾Assist in planning sales strategy
◾Drive sales programs for new business and account penetration
◾Willingness to travel required (estimated >50%)
◾Selling of products, solutions, and services
◾Represent company at national, regional, and state industry conferences
◾Responsible for developing market opportunities within assigned region
◾Act as primary marketing face to the customer
◾Work internally with Marketing and other Corporate teams
◾Establish relationships with Customer’s Executives and Managers
◾Provide quarterly update on regional activities to include industry trends, assumptions, promotions, and landscape
◾Collaborate with marketing team and provide direction on promotional activities
◾Timely preparation and submittal of quotations to customers. These may be verbal or involve detailed documents
◾Maintain the correspondence/quote files and contact database
◾Assist in coordinating company newsletter, marketing promotions, news releases, promotional literature, and competitive information
◾Working knowledge of vocational rehabilitation or adult education industry/key customers desired
◾Interact with other departments in the organization to ensure the proper handling of customer requirements
◾Meet/Exceed assigned regional sales targets
◾Assist in submission of proposals

Work Environment:
Will be discussed with applicant.

Days & Hours:
Full Time position; Complete work schedule will be discussed with applicant.

Pay:
Depends on experience; Benefits are offered.

See full details and apply at https://www.geographicsolutions.com/careers

Title: Database Developer
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Must have the following in order to apply:
◾Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
◾Two years of database development experience in appropriate technical environment
◾Ability to rapidly learn and assimilate new information and technology
◾Quality analytical skills and organizational skills required
◾Able to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
◾Has a command of MS SQL
◾Knowledge of database design standards
◾Ability to monitor and resolve database performance issues
◾Valid driver’s license required

Required Screenings:
Drug testing/screening. Reference checks.

Job Description:
Maintain and support data processing, movement, and access across multiple large-scale environments. Develop advanced procedures for various big data projects. Contribute to the development, design, testing and implementation of new projects.

Duties and Responsibilities
◾Designs advanced SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, scripts, cursors
◾Optimizes and improves SQL code for better performance
◾Ensure that programming standards and development methodologies are followed
◾Contribute to new projects, from concept and design through implementation
◾Estimates the level of effort required to complete a project or task
◾Prepares and update technical documentation
◾Mentors developers on general SQL and database skills

Days & Hours:
Complete schedule will be discussed with applicant.

Pay:
DOE.

See full details and apply at https://www.geographicsolutions.com/careers

Title: Business Development Representative, Corrections Industry
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Must have the following in order to apply:
◾Bachelor’s degree required and minimum of two years in sales positions with proven sales results in related industries.
◾Fluency in Microsoft Office applications.
◾Knowledgeable about the corrections industry and/or experience working in public job placement/career development fields and confident working with professionals at all levels and areas of discipline.
◾Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
◾Sound presentation skills are a must.
◾Experience of delivering product demonstrations and presentations in a professional environment.
◾Analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying client needs, developing solutions, and logically organizing complex information.
◾Demonstrate organizational and follow-up abilities.
◾Relationship-building ability.
◾Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
◾Capable of providing and receiving feedback.
◾Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
◾Attention to detail and organization.
◾Ability to travel client sites and conferences

Job Description:
Under limited supervision, the full-time Business Development Representative position is primarily responsible for sales to public and private agencies in the corrections industry. Our products provide agencies with job search tools and related career services to help offenders transition back into the community. The new Business Development Representative will be a member of our Sales team and will work closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing. The position will include a varied set of responsibilities, as described below.

Duties and Responsibilities:
◾Researching prospective sales targets and identifying opportunities
◾Contacting both cold and warm prospective clients via phone, email, and social media
◾Setting up and attending online and face-to-face meetings with prospective clients
◾Delivering presentations and product demonstrations via the web links or face-to-face meetings
◾Demonstrating a thorough understanding of our technically complex products and explaining the nuanced differences between products
◾Independently managing a pipeline
◾Writing proposals and quotes
◾Building long-term professional relationships
◾Working with existing clients to introduce them to our wider product suite
◾Attending conferences and other networking events to promote Geographic Solutions and its products
◾Documenting sales activity in our sales tracking systems
◾Working closely with the Case Management team to ensure product delivery and implementation to the client’s satisfaction

Required Screenings:
Criminal background and professional reference check.

Work Environment:
We offer a fast paced, team-oriented environment with a casual dress code.

Days & Hours:
Monday through Friday, full time position.

Pay:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

See full details and apply at https://www.geographicsolutions.com/careers

Title: Business Analyst Process Operations Manager
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Must have the following in order to apply:
◾A Bachelor Degree in computer science, business or a related field or equivalent work experience is required
◾Skilled in Process Improvement, Project Management, Business Analysis, Change Management and Business Process Engineering
◾Ability to write design specifications outlining needs to support the Company’s Virtual OneStop, Unemployment and Re-Employment products, in support Department of Labor Employment and Training programs
◾MS SQL server (2000/2005/2008) and query knowledge is essential
◾Testing of applications written to the design specifications written
◾Ability to track data through the database as it relates to the application and when required federal reporting requirements
◾Knowledge of Department of Labor Employment and Training programs is desired, to include one or more of the following examples Wagner-Peyser, Workforce Investment Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance
◾Ability to analyze system requirements relative to the base software functionality and configuration

Preferred Skills:
◾A master’s of business administration (MBA) or master’s degree in another business, or computer system area of concentration is a plus
◾IIBA Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) is preferred
◾Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Job Description:
The Business Analyst Process Operations Manager will provide business process analysis and implement best practices operations for WF/UI Business Analyst projects; consult with team members such as project managers, business analysts, and other internal resources to implement productivity procedures by developing, overseeing, and regulating various work solutions within the Employer’s internal project deliverables schedule; attend conferences and events as needed as a representative of the Company; review proposal response deliverables and provide guidance and assistance on proposal preparation. May also be assigned various projects and tasks as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:
◾Develops, executes, and maintains business process improvement projects
◾Monitors the results of improvement projects and composes reports
◾Identifies and evaluates key risk areas and recommends improvements
◾Communication skills – ability to translate technical concepts in a format that is understandable and relevant to all stakeholders
◾Proficient at facilitating and mediating business process reengineering. Evaluate and develop joint solutions to improve programs
◾Analyze business and user needs, document requirements and translate both into specifications for each project
◾Collaborate with business leaders, internal software architects and development teams to ensure that the direction, scope and dependencies are identified and documented
◾Possess knowledge of both project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of large-scale development projects
◾Extensive understanding of multiple functional areas related to projects and the ability to identify and quantify business process improvements along with system improvements through the use of technology is critical
◾Identify, document and diagram business requirements and processes
◾Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices
◾Manage and provide deliverability advice for functional integration projects
◾Assess functional requirements and clearly communicate specifications for system development, design, and implementation
◾Attend customer meetings to provide functional insight and expertise and potential integration options/solutions
◾Create and ensure functional procedures, documentation and standard polices are in place for easily referenced for regular review
◾Perform all level of tasks such as gap analysis, data conversion mapping and integration; business requirements development and review, and user acceptance script writing and testing

Days & Hours:
Complete schedule will be discussed with applicant.

Pay:
DOE.

See full details and apply at https://www.geographicsolutions.com/careers

Title: Business Analyst – Vocational Rehabilitation
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Must have the following in order to apply:
◾Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field
◾Four (4) years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
◾Knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL query techniques
◾Must have experience interfacing with customers, internal managers and staff
◾Prior experience within the workforce development system with a solid knowledge of Department of Labor Employment and Training programs to include one or more of the following: Wagner-Peyser, Workforce Investment Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance
◾Knowledge of the software development life cycle
◾Proficient in MS Office to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project
◾Written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills
◾Knowledge of Department of Education Employment and Training programs is desired, or has knowledge in coordination of services with other programs such as Wagner-Peyser, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance, SNAP Employment and Training, Adult Education, Welfare Transition
◾Possess an understanding of application programming, database and system design
◾Understanding of Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures
◾Ability to analyze system requirements relative to the base software functionality and configuration

Job Description:
This role will formulate and define system scopes and objectives based on both user needs and understanding of business systems and industry requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:
◾Analyze business and user needs, document requirements and translate both into proper specifications for each project.
◾Coordinate and meet with clients and business leaders, as well as working closely with software architects and development teams to ensure that the direction, scope and dependencies are identified and documented.
◾Possess knowledge of both project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of large-scale development projects.
◾Translate business requirements into concise system requirements for use by the software architects and development teams.
◾Understanding of multiple functional areas related to complex projects and the ability to identify and quantify business process improvements along with system improvements through the use of technology is critical.
◾Foster communication between technical and non-technical audiences to ensure that technology solutions fulfill the business needs. Responsibilities include
◾Identify, document and diagram business requirements and processes.
◾Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices.
◾Assist with validation and testing of applications written to the design specification
◾Possess vocational rehabilitation, with emphasis on employment and training programs provided to disabled individuals.
◾Must have the ability to understand both federal and state laws that govern the programs and translate those requirements into a system
◾Ability to write design specifications outlining needs to improve the VOS system to support Department of Education programs.
◾MS SQL server (2008/2012) and query knowledge is essential
◾Testing of applications written to the design specifications written.
◾Ability to track data through the database as it relates to the application and when required federal reporting requirements
◾Review of all customer change orders, enhancement requests to VOS application components to determine feasibility, update requirements documents, and make recommendations regarding the implementation of the request modifications.
◾Ability to write federal reporting requirements documents along with creation of management reports.
◾Work with both technical software developers and non-technical state and local government clients to make sure that final deliverables meet client requirements.
◾Coordinate client training with training staff and assist where necessary.
◾Prepare and deliver training updates via webinars.
◾Ability to prepare presentations and conduct training sessions at the annual User’s Conference.
◾May be required to visit client sites, attend National Conferences and/or assist in marketing presentations which are assigned by Manager when appropriate.

Required Screenings:
Criminal background and professional reference check.

Work Environment:
We offer a fast paced, team-oriented environment with a casual dress code.

Days & Hours:
Monday through Friday; full time position.

Pay:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

See full details and apply at https://www.geographicsolutions.com/careers

Title: Business Analyst – Unemployment Insurance
Company: Geographic Solutions, Inc.

Must have the following in order to apply:
◾Microsoft SQL server (2008/2012) and query knowledge is essential
◾Testing of applications written to the design specifications written.
◾Ability to track data through the database as it relates to the application and when required federal reporting requirements
◾Review of all customer change orders, enhancement requests to UI System application components to determine feasibility, update requirements documents, and make recommendations regarding the implementation of the request modifications.
◾Proficient in MS Office to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project
◾Knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL query techniques
◾Must have experience interfacing with customers, internal managers and staff
◾Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
◾Strong oral and written communication skills with an attention to detail
◾Strong leadership skills with a proven past to drive results and affect change
◾Prior experience within the workforce development system with a solid knowledge of Department of Labor Employment and Training programs to include one or more of the following: Wagner-Peyser, Workforce Investment Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance
◾Detailed understanding of Employment and Training programs related to day-to-day operations and federal reporting requirements
◾Ability to prepare presentations and conduct training sessions at the annual User’s Conference
◾Knowledge of the software development life cycle

Preferred Skills:
◾Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience preferred
◾A solid knowledge of Department of Labor Employment and Training programs is desired, to include one or more of the following examples Wagner-Peyser, Workforce Investment Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance, SNAP Employment and Training, Adult Education, Welfare Transition
◾Possess a general understanding of application programming, database and system design
◾Understanding of Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures
◾Ability to analyze system requirements relative to the base software functionality and configuration

Job Description:

This role will formulate and define system scopes and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements.

The ideal Business Analyst will possess Unemployment Insurance experience, with emphasis on Employment and Appeals systems Prior BA experience is desired, however, a qualified candidate has experience in operation programs along with performance responsibilities both at a Federal and State level will be considered. You will thrive both in an independent and team environment. You must be able to take ownership of projects and complete those projects accurately and efficiently. You must also be able to work with various internal groups and teams and have the ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and deadlines. The ability to understand both federal and state laws that govern the programs and translate those requirements into a system are a must.

The ideal candidate for this position is organized; detail oriented, has great communication skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will need to apply these skills in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, business analysis, requirements definition, building test plans, coordinating all resources and stakeholders, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring, summarizing and communicating the progress of all assigned projects. You will work among a team of software Engineers, Developers, Project Managers and QA staff for support and collaboration of client specific deliverables.

Duties and Responsibilities:
◾Analyze current UI Modernization requirements and determine applicability to current initiative.
◾Ideally the successful candidate will have years of experience leading functional area teams working with systems modernization programs within the Unemployment Insurance sector as a consultant.
◾At least 5 years of experience managing 10 or more functional resources on state government modernization programs (Unemployment Insurance, Medicaid, Workers Compensation, Food Stamps, Department of Insurance, Health Care Reform, etc.).
◾Management Experience with all phases of an iterative Software Development Lifecycle Methodology
◾Been engaged with multi-year state government modernization programs in a management capacity.
◾Solid experience facilitating/supporting design sessions, within an iterative SDLC in a management/lead capacity.
◾Solid Experience leading JAD or Requirements Validation or SCRUM or Requirements Gathering sessions. Coordinate and meet with clients and business leaders, as well as working closely with software architects and development teams to ensure that the direction, scope and dependencies are identified and documented.
◾Analyze and document the current Appeals system.
◾Solicit and document requirements for a new Appeals system
◾Possess strong knowledge of both project management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of large-scale development projects.
◾Translate business requirements into concise system requirements for use by the software architects and development teams.
◾Extensive understanding of multiple functional areas related to complex projects and the ability to identify and quantify business process improvements along with system improvements through the use of technology is critical.

Required Screenings:
Criminal background and professional reference check.

Work Environment:
We offer a fast paced, team-oriented environment with a casual dress code.

Days & Hours:
Monday through Friday; full time position.

Pay:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

See full details and apply at https://www.geographicsolutions.com/careers