Business Analyst

Business Analyst Tax & Financial Systems Modernization State of New Jersey Location: Trenton, NJ
Duration: Long Term Contract Exp : 12 + Y
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with expertise in requirements gathering, GAP analysis, process modeling, testing, and system modernization projects. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and vendors to support a large-scale Tax/Financial System Modernization initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, document, and prioritize business and functional requirements.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings, workshops, and requirements elicitation sessions.
• Perform GAP Analysis and create As-Is and To-Be process models.
• Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).
• Create use cases, user stories, process flows, data maps, and data models.
• Develop and execute UAT strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Collaborate with vendors and business teams to ensure solutions meet requirements.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Create training manuals and business/process documentation.

Required Skills

• Business Analysis & Testing
• Requirements Gathering & Documentation
• Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Use Cases, User Stories & UAT
• Test Planning & Test Scenario Development
• Process Mapping & Data Mapping
• Business, Logical & Physical Data Modeling
• As-Is / To-Be Process Modeling
• SDLC Methodologies
• MS Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tax, Finance, Audit, or Accounting Operations
• Experience supporting large-scale system modernization initiatives
• Public Sector/Government experience (2+ years preferred)
• Experience with COTS/SaaS implementations
• Salesforce implementation experience is a plus
• Understanding of tax regulations, financial reporting, and fiscal business processes