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Accela Business Analyst
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Remote Local
Contract
$45/hr - $60/hr
Our client is seeking a skilled Business Analyst well-versed in local government planning and permitting software systems, particularly Accela. This position may work on-site or remote but should be available to meet on-site in Lawrenceville, GA upon request with advance notice.
This role involves analyzing current business processes, identifying areas for improvement, documenting requirements, and acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and Department of Information Technology Services Accela developers. Proficiency in Accela solution architecture and a solid understanding of planning and permitting operations are essential for effective knowledge transfer and alignment between business needs and technical implementation.
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or IT, or equivalent professional experience.
3+ years of experience working as an Accela Business Analyst
3+ years of experience creating/developing/managing Accela system solutions
3+ years of customer interfacing experience – project oversight, customer presentation
3+ years of experience utilizing agile project management methodologies
Advanced skills in Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, Jira
What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities
Assist Planning & Development staff with the analysis, design, and implementation of Accela system solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring alignment between departmental objectives and Accela system capabilities.
Drive the development of Accela system solutions and actively engage with users to anticipate and identify potential issues, facilitating proactive resolution and minimizing disruptions.
Collaborate closely with Accela developers to address identified issues promptly and effectively, ensuring smooth system operation and user satisfaction.
Employ advanced skills in Accela, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, Power BI, and Jira to facilitate requirements gathering, solution design, documentation, and communication.
Conduct comprehensive presentations encompassing demonstrations and training sessions to effectively communicate Accela system functionalities, updates, and best practices to stakeholders.
Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance overall team proficiency and project success.
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
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