ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES WITH 7+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WHO RESIDE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE TO ALBANY, NY"Join GD Resources for dynamic opportunities in business management and IT, where innovation meets excellence."About the Company:GD Resources is a Veteran Women-Owned Business Management and Information Technology company committed to excellence. GD Resources provides dynamic opportunities for veterans and professionals alike to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join us to make a difference, advance your career, and grow with a company that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.Job Title: Business Analyst (Expert Level)HBITS Task Order: HBITS-07-14192Agency: Information Technology Services (ITS)Location: CNSE-ZEN, 201 Fuller Rd., Floor 2, Albany, NY 12203 (Region 1)Telecommuting Allowed: Negotiable, up to 50%Rate: Depends on experiencePosition Overview:The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking an Expert-level Business Analyst to support key projects for the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), including pesticide reporting, licensing, environmental bond act information systems, and lab data management initiatives. This is a 24-month full-time engagement beginning on September 9, 2025, with work based in Albany, NY and telecommuting options up to 50%.Responsibilities:Collaborate with project managers, technical staff, and agency stakeholders to support Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) activities.Define project scope and analyze business problems, recommending system and process solutions.Act as a liaison to gather, validate, and communicate functional and non-functional requirements.Create and maintain clear documentation including business requirements documents (BRDs), workflow diagrams, mockups, and system specifications.Develop "as-is" and "to-be" business process models to support modernization and transformation efforts.Facilitate requirement workshops including JAD sessions and structured walkthroughs.Ensure traceability of requirements throughout the lifecycle of each project.Develop and execute test plans and test cases to support user acceptance testing (UAT).Ensure alignment with ITS governance standards and Secure Systems Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices.Qualifications:7 years of experience eliciting and analyzing business needs, converting them into functional/non-functional requirements.7 years of experience developing documentation such as BRDs, use cases, mockups, interface specifications, and flow diagrams.7 years of experience facilitating requirement workshops including JAD sessions and walkthroughs.7 years of experience managing the requirements lifecycle, including traceability and change control.7 years of experience creating and executing test plans and supporting UAT.Bachelor's degree in Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Health Science, Criminal Justice, Public/Business Administration, or a related discipline.CBAP certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is required.Required Documentation:Updated ResumeCopy of valid identification (Driver's License, Green Card, Visa, or Passport, if applicable)Supporting documentation for qualifications (degree, CBAP certification)GDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits.