The Business Analyst will examine and create functional requirements for corrections software, document requirements, and collaborate with various teams to facilitate project success.
Harris Corrections is looking for a Business Analyst to join our team.
What your impact will be:
- Examine and create functional requirements for corrections software
- Examine and document new or revised product, program, service, or process
- Document, validate and manage requirements from stakeholders
- Partner closely with the Product Owner, Project Managers, Development and QA teams
- Create comprehensive use cases and acceptance criteria for new or revised products
- Act as a bridge between business and R&D teams
- Follow and adjust to changing requirements in the corrections industry
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Work on documentation, release notes and some other documents
- Help Project Managers and Sales
What we expect:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field
- Professional certification in business analysis, such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA)
- Experience with relevant software and tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and data analytics tools
- Knowledge of development cycle including QA
- Knowledge of Agile Development
- Knowledge of corrections industry an asset
What would make you stand out:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to and accuracy
- Experience with project management, methodologies, and tools
- Understanding of business operations and financial management
- Knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
What we offer:
- Opportunity for challenging projects and professional growth
- 3 weeks’ vacation and 5 personal days
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Lifestyle rewards
- Flexible work options
About us:
Harris Corrections is an industry-leading provider of jail management, probation and pre-trial software for justice and public safety agencies in North America.
Built in Microsoft Dynamics and deployed in the Power Platform, our Offender360™ system offers our clients a comprehensive software solution to manage all processes from intake to release & supervision for Adult and Juvenile offenders. Our PreTrial360™ solution provides pretrial management functionality to support jail alternatives for arrestees.
If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented Business Analyst with a passion for analyzing business operations, strong communication skills and experience in software project delivery, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Top Skills
Data Analytics Tools
Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Office Suite
Power Platform
Project Management Software
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