Job Title: Business Process Reengineering Consultant Client: State of Michigan MDE) Interview Type: Virtual Interview via MS Teams Video (Candidate must use laptop and be prepared to share screen if requested) Work Arrangement: Hybrid Onsite, Location: Lansing, MI Local Candidates Preferred (Non-locals must relocate at their own expense before start date)
Position Overview
A Senior Business Process Reengineering Consultant to support the Office of Educational Supports (OES) in enhancing and maintaining the Consolidated Application within the NexSys platform. This critical system manages the distribution of federal formula grants to Michigan Local Education Agencies.
The selected resource will act as a strategic liaison between OES, field consultants, internal MDE offices, the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB), and vendor partners. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in business process analysis, requirements gathering, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC), along with proven success leading cross-functional teams.
Top Skills & Years of Experience
5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, or Project Coordinator supporting software development projects within the past 5 years.
Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Experience with grant management systems or government-funded programs is a plus.
Skilled in gathering and documenting business feedback and incorporating changes into existing processes.
Clear and concise communication skills (written and verbal) are critical for success in this role.
Resume Requirement: Resumes must be limited to 4 5 pages. Submissions exceeding this limit may be rejected.
Key Responsibilities
Process Analysis & Improvement
Review and document current grant-related business processes and workflows.
Identify and recommend opportunities for process optimization.
Analyze federal policy changes and advise OES on related application updates.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Facilitate meetings between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external consultants.
Act as the primary contact for field consultants regarding application issues.
Communicate issue status, resolutions, and updates clearly and timely.
Operational & Technical Liaison
Manage and prioritize support requests and enhancement tickets in Azure DevOps.
Collaborate with OSET and vendor teams for timely issue resolution.
Translate business needs into actionable technical requirements.
Leadership & Coordination
Lead and mentor business analysts; delegate tasks effectively.
Conduct requirement-gathering sessions with business and technical teams.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
Maintain project documentation in SharePoint.
Ensure decisions and process changes are accurately recorded and accessible.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience in business process reengineering or business analysis.
Strong grasp of the SDLC.
Familiarity with grant management or federal program systems preferred.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and Office Suite.
Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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