Business Analyst (Mid/Senior level) USAID SOERA

Deloitte is seeking a qualified candidate for the USAID State-Owned Enterprises Reform Activity in Ukraine (Ukraine SOERA) to serve as a Business analyst (IT Systems) supporting the State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU). The position is full-time/remote but requires a location in Ukraine.

*Project Background and Summary:*
The purpose of Ukraine SOERA is to strengthen public sector business operations and transparency, improving governance and oversight, advancing privatization of selected SOEs, and developing a strategic management model for SOEs remaining in state ownership. Smart reform and targeted privatization of Ukraine’s SOEs will reduce opportunities for corruption, increase private sector participation, and stimulate broad-based economic growth. Objectives to be achieved by this activity will include:
1. SOE Mapping, Information, and Strategy.
2. Reform Coordinating Mechanism (RCM) and Strategic Communications.
3. Reviewing and Improving SOE Policies, Legislation, and Regulations.
4. Facilitating SOE Privatization.
5. Improving Corporate Governance and Management of SOEs.
6. Providing Emergency Response and Recovery Preparation Technical Assistance to the GoU and SOEs

*Objective:*
The Business Analyst (IT Systems) will be responsible for defining and documenting functional requirements for IT systems within a public entity focusing on managing state-owned assets. The candidate will work closely with stakeholders to analyze and translate their needs into functional and technical specifications, using the State Property Fund of Ukraine as an example of the entity’s functions. The primary domain of expertise is public procurement. The ideal candidate will have experience in the public sector and/or in governmental related projects, a strong understanding of IT systems, and excellent communication skills.

*Responsibilities:*
- Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders to understand their needs and objectives.
- Document and prioritize functional requirements for developing Terms of Reference to ensure IT systems are aligned with the organization’s objectives and strategic goals.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications and communicate them effectively to the development team.
- Collaborate with project managers, software developers, and other IT professionals to develop and implement IT solutions that meet the needs of the public entity.
- Evaluate the impact of proposed changes by stakeholders, requirements and approach for selection and provide recommendations to support decision-making processes for updating requirements and selection of IT systems.
- Conduct gap analysis between “as is” and desired “to be” IT systems, processes, and legal policies, and develop plans to address the gaps.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, standards, and trends in business analysis and IT systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the IT Systems Manager.

*Position Requirements:*
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst or a similar role with a focus on registers’ implementation.
- International certification in Business Analysis.
- Work with or in the public sector will be considered as an advantage.
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian, both writing and speaking.
- Strong understanding of IT systems, software development life cycle (SDLC), and project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Kanban, and Agile.
- Proficiency in stakeholder mapping, collection and documentation of requirements, and participation in the development and support of projects.
- Experience with business process modeling tools such as Camunda, BPMN diagrams, and Use Case diagrams.
- Familiarity with requirements documentation techniques, including User Stories and Use Cases.
- Experience with collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, Slack, Draw.io, and Lucidchart. Experience with data visualization tools such as Redash and form creation tools like Form.io.
- Excellent problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Outstanding ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and convey complex information to diverse audiences, including both technical and non-technical individuals.

About Deloitte

Digital Solutions Lab is an innovative department of Deloitte Ukraine that provides a full cycle of development covering engineering, system architecture, business analytics, project and product management, machine learning and customer support solutions.
We proficient in:
• Cognitive NLP Solutions Development;
• Big Data;
• Machine Learning;
• Mobile Applications Development;
• UI/UX Design and Front-End Development;
• Back-End Development.

Our vision and strategy, developed in collaboration with leadership and member firm partners from around the world, focuses on working together As One across geographic, functional, and business borders to deliver excellence in all of the services provided by the member firms.

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