IT Application Business Analyst Developer Co-op Spring 2025 - Commonwealth of Massachusetts : Job Details

An Official website of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsALERTEffective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today!Job Description - IT Application Business Analyst Developer Co-op Spring 2025 (240008NR)Position SummaryThe BusinessAnalyst is responsible for the analysis, configuration, management, and reporting for the MassDOT application portfolio. The Business Analyst is accountable for working with the business units, application development teams, and infrastructure teams to analyze existing systems and make recommendations for improvements or alternative solutions. This position focuses on supporting the application portfolio supported by the MassDOT Applications team.Initially, this position will focus on supporting MassDOT Registry of Motor Vehicle's Core Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration system. The Business Analyst Co-op is responsible for the business requests analysis, prioritization, and reporting for Atlas and other RMV systems. The Business Co-op is accountable for working with the business groups to collect and document requirements for new business ideas and initiatives, and ensure the platform is meeting their expectations. Identify gaps in features, review opportunities for business process simplification, document in SharePoint repository, and provide reporting to Applications Manager. The Business Analyst Co-op will be in a supporting role as a liaison working alongside the IT Project Lead between the business and IT for RMV initiatives.Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with various stakeholders and application owners to solicit, review, analyze, define, and document overall business requirements.
• Analyze user system needs and issues and identify potential process improvements.
• Prepare specifications for custom reports and queries from vendors, end users, and IT leadership.
• Support Applications initiatives in the development of work plans, estimates, and timelines.
• Gather and document workflow, high-level and detailed gap analysis, and sometimes business and technical requirements by guiding stakeholders through their workflow processes.
• Manage system improvements in coordination with business, vendors, and application development teams.
• Ensure all support tickets are documented with status, customer communications, and full description of the problem/resolution daily.
• Ensure effective communications between the business, internal IT staff, and vendors.
• Facilitate the definition for future project scope, milestones, tasks, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Lead initiatives to enhance application capabilities.
• Escalate issues that require executive attention.
• Maintain and manage current state and future state documentation, help build business requirements for projects - Short term and long term.
• Perform data analysis and provide reporting as requested.Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to define, manage and exceed customer expectations.
  • Strong intellectual curiosity and capacity for professional growth.
  • Perform with a strong sense of urgency.
  • Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • High level of professionalism and focus on quality.
  • Familiarity with Web and SAAS cloud applications and configuration.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office with strong Word and Excel skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and build consensus across various project stakeholders including, IT management, business customers, and other IT colleagues and team members.Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants must agree to and successfully satisfy: (i) a comprehensive name-based and fingerprint-based background check of his/her state and federal criminal history records information from all U.S. states, the District of Columbia and certain U.S. Territories and from some foreign nations; (ii) an employment reference check, and (iii) a satisfactory review of his/her driving records to be eligible for this position.About MassDOTThe 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT's inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.MassDOT's divisions include: Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.QualificationsThis requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.Please provide a complete, accurate, and current resume/application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
    • For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].
    • For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-###-####.
    • For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-###-####.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.Primary LocationUnited States-Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park PlazaJobInformation Systems and TechnologyAgencyMassachusetts Department of TransportationScheduleFull-timeShiftDayJob PostingOct 16, 2024, 4:00:00 AMNumber of Openings2Salary20.00 - 20.00 HourlyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Derrick Mann - 857#######Bargaining Unit : NonConfidential : NoPotentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr