Senior Business Analyst - Continuous Improvement (Government Operations) Job at ANGARAI, College Park, MD

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  • ANGARAI
  • College Park, MD

Job Description

Position Overview

The Senior Business Analyst will support continuous improvement initiatives within two key divisions of a state government agency responsible for:

  • Administration of unclaimed property (collection, audit, distribution of unclaimed assets)

  • Field enforcement of revenue-related laws (motor fuels, business licensing, sales & use tax)

This role requires on-site work with state personnel to identify, prioritize and execute process improvement projects that enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, security and employee satisfaction. This is a 10-month engagement requiring full-time availability and the ability to handle confidential information (background check required).

Key Responsibilities

- Project Identification & Execution

  • Identify, prioritize and implement process improvement and reengineering initiatives across two agency divisions.

  • Allocate time evenly across both divisions.

  • Deliver at least two significant improvement projects per division during the contract period.

- Business Process Analysis & Documentation

  • Analyze existing processes, workflows and internal controls.

  • Develop comprehensive, detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for reviewed processes.

  • Document current and future state workflows with clear performance metrics.

- Controls & Compliance

  • Identify gaps in internal controls and operational risk.

  • Recommend and document remediation strategies to strengthen controls and ensure compliance.

- Tools, Systems & Workflow Enhancements

  • Develop or assist in developing tools and workflows within the agency’s existing technology environment, including:

    • Microsoft Excel

    • SharePoint

    • Power BI

    • ServiceNow

    • KAPS

    • Revenue Premier

  • Support configuration, optimization and adoption of these systems.

- Business Process Reengineering

  • Redesign business processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, cost-effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

- Quality Assurance & Testing

  • Conduct quality assurance testing for processes migrating into new applications.

  • Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders to refine and validate process designs.

- Deliverables & Reporting

For each major project, produce:

  • A written project proposal with measurable objectives and performance metrics.

  • A comprehensive SOP for all processes reviewed.

  • A close-out report with recommendations, identified risks, opportunities and metrics vs. outcomes.

- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work under the direction of a State Project Manager.

  • Engage with division leadership, frontline staff and technical teams.

  • Communicate progress, risks, and issues in a clear, structured format.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

- Experience

  • Minimum 13 years of experience involving:

    • Business process analysis and documentation

    • SOP development

    • Business process reengineering and continuous improvement

  • Mandatory: Experience working with a government agency or county/local/federal government as a business analyst, project or process improvement capacity.

- Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field such as Public Administration, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management.

- Professional Certification

  • Current CBAP, PMI-PBA, CAPM or another relevant certification in business analysis, project management or process improvement.

- Technical & Analytical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, analysis).

  • Working knowledge of SharePoint , Power BI and ServiceNow .

  • Ability to quickly learn enterprise applications (e.g., KAPS, Revenue Premier).

  • Ability to define metrics, measure outcomes and analyze performance data.

- Soft Skills & Other Requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong stakeholder management, facilitation and documentation abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

  • Ability to handle confidential information and pass background investigations.

Preferred Qualifications

- Project Management Experience

  • 13+ years of experience as a Project Manager or leader responsible for timely execution of complex tasks within government operations.

- Additional Preferred Experience

  • Experience in revenue administration, taxation, licensing or unclaimed property operations.

  • Experience designing or implementing internal controls in a public-sector environment.

  • Experience leading cross-functional teams through process and technology changes.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area,

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