Smartsource is looking for a strong Business Analysts to begin working in downtown Chicago on a 1 year + contract. Start date: November 9th 2009 Location: Downtown Chicago (loop) Pay rate: $30.00 per hour LC is looking for two Business Analysts including one Senior BA and one Associate level BA who will report to the primary Business Analyst and the Delivery Manager. Project Summary: This project entails the re-platform of an existing VB6 application supporting a significant portion of business in the construction services industry into a web based technology taking advantage of improved e-tools and processing capabilities. Solution will provide clients and prospects the integrated data solutions that they demand. Modules designed for easy adaptability by other applications. Duration: The project is estimated to be 12-18 months in duration. General Requirements: • Workflow Management / Process Controls • Incorporate flexible architecture that supports much needed features. • Reporting and Business Intelligence that allows customization (Charts, Summaries, Drill Down) • Custom Dashboards • Document Management • Elimination of paper through centralized data collection and electronic distribution. • Ability to upload information from reliable sources based on specific rules. • Reduce new development costs associated with reporting & client specific work process flow. • Grow market share and position ourselves to win new business in construction related projects. Skills: Business Analysis including: UML Use Cases & Use Case Diagrams Process Flows Sequence & Activity Diagrams UI Development ERD Diagrams – conceptual and entity relationship diagrams of database designs Reverse engineering (convert current components to new requirements) Provide Load and Performance Test Matrix UAT Script Development Reporting and Business Intelligence Writing & Communication Problem Solving Flexibility Strong knowledge of the following tools: TFS, Visio, MS Office, wireframe/screen mock-up tools, UML 2.0, JIRA, SharePoint Knowledge of Object Oriented methodology, iterative and waterfall approach Experience Requirements: 1. 8 + years business analysis experience 2. SDLC 3. Development and run & maintain experience. 4. Microsoft .net & SharePoint knowledge. 5. Offshore / Outsourced Model of Operations, multi-vendor environment 6. UI and QA experience 7. Experience in at least one of the following a plus (in order of importance): - Property & Casualty Insurance - Construction Industry - Accounting/Finance Location: Chicago, IL (downtown) Other Requirements: 1. Passport and ability to travel internationally Please send your resume to Carissa Macellaio at , and let me know your availability and include "Business Analyst" in the subject line, so I know what position you are applying for. Thank you! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here