Division
of Assessment and Accountability – MODE System
Client
State of
Maryland
Agency
Maryland
State Department of Education (MSDE)
Location
On-site at
200 W Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21201
Contract
Duration
Teleworking
is permitted at the discretion of the Supervisor
Interview
Type
5 years
with 2 one-year renewal options
Tentative
Start Date
In-Person
Deadline
November
2025
Project
Overview
The Senior
Business Systems Analyst position plays a critical role in aligning business
needs with technology solutions in support of the Division of Assessment and
Accountability’s data collection and assessment systems. This role is
responsible for analyzing complex business processes, coordinating with
internal and external stakeholders, including assessment vendors, and
delivering technical solutions that support Maryland’s educational data
initiatives. The position ensures that vendor-supplied data aligns with the
requirements of the Education Data Warehouse (EDW) and translates complex
business program needs into actionable system and data requirements.
Technical
skills include strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in
data-driven environments. Proficiency in tools such as SQL, MS Office, Toad,
Oracle Tables, Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), and
visualization/reporting tools is a plus.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Serves
as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to gather,
analyze, and document functional and non-functional system requirements.
• Performs
gap analyses, identifies cross-dependencies, and proposes system enhancements
or new solutions.
•
Translates business program requirements into functional system specifications
for multiple data collections and assessment platforms.
•
Collaborates with external assessment vendors in analyzing all vendor data file
layouts and integrating required data elements into MSDE systems using intermediary
documents.
• Supports
the development of application system platforms and reporting.
• Ensures
vendor data meets defined specifications and is compatible with the EDW.
•
Validates data accuracy and integrity for each assessment cycle and works with
vendors to resolve issues.
• Provides
support and requirements gathering for internal and vendor-based applications
used in data collections, including both MODE and non-MODE systems.
•
Translates business program requirements to functional system requirements for
data collected in the Division of Assessment and Accountability.
• Develops
and executes test scenarios to validate system functionality and data
integrity.
Innosoft
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
• Assists
in user acceptance testing (UAT), working with program staff to ensure
solutions meet requirements and function as intended.
• Tracks
defects and coordinates resolution with vendors and internal teams.
• Creates
and maintains detailed documentation, including business rules, requirements,
test plans, process flows, and data mappings.
• Provides
regular status reports to stakeholders and leadership on project progress,
risks, and data readiness.
Minimum
Qualifications Required
•
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or
a closely related field; or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years
of professional experience as a Business Systems Analyst (or similar role)
delivering enterprise data and analytics solutions.
• 5+ years
experience eliciting and documenting requirements (functional and
non-functional) and producing BRD/FRD/RTM, process flows, and data mappings.
• 5+ years
hands-on SQL for data profiling/validation and experience with Oracle-based
data warehouses and BI platforms (e.g., OBIEE or equivalent).
•
Demonstrated experience coordinating with external vendors and integrating
vendor-supplied datasets into an enterprise EDW with strong data-quality
practices.
• Experience
supporting UAT and defect management with stakeholders across business and
technology teams.
•
Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with Toad for Oracle (or equivalent
tooling).
•
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
within Agile delivery teams.
• Relevant
business analysis certification (e.g., IIBA CBAP/CCBA or PMI-PBA), or
equivalent demonstrated expertise.
Information
Locations Position Open to Locals or from neighbouring statesIndustry Information TechnologyStatus OpenJob Age 45 Day'sCreated Date 10/15/2025No.of Positions 1Duration 5 years with 2 one-year renewalZip Code
