Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government’s most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.  
This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Business Analyst who will support our client. The analyst will play a key role in gathering and analyzing business requirements to drive effective technology solutions. This position requires strong experience working with NYS agencies and close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• Demonstrated experience working on NYS government projects.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Experience in requirement gathering and stakeholder engagement.
• Based in Albany, NY or surrounding areas, and able to work 50% onsite.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project).
• Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
  Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
  Job Type: Contract
  Pay: $60,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• NYS government projects. : 5 years (Preferred)
• Business analysis: 5 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Albany, NY 12202 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albany, NY 1220

• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Conduct gap analysis and propose process improvements.
• Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and project managers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate meetings, prepare presentations, and provide regular project updates.
• Ensure business solutions meet compliance and regulatory standards.