KDOL - Business Analyst II

Our client, is seeking a Business Analyst II to join their team. As a Business Analyst II, you will be part of the Information Technology department supporting project and PMO-aligned delivery efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong requirements discovery and documentation skills, the ability to translate complex business needs into clear user stories and process flows, and the confidence to manage timelines, scope, and stakeholder expectations across multiple small initiatives.

Job Title:  Business Analyst II

Location: Hybrid (Onsite & Remote) — Onsite: Topeka, KS 66612

What's the Job?

• Independently lead requirements discovery, analysis, documentation, validation, prioritization, and traceability for complex IT initiatives.
• Gather and refine extensive requirements, translating them into comprehensive functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, process models, and solution specifications.
• Support PM work by helping manage timelines, scope, and coordination across multiple small projects, including vendor relationship considerations.
• Use JIRA to document, track, and maintain requirements and work artifacts while collaborating with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Lead business analysis support for solution validation, testing support, user acceptance testing coordination, and implementation/transition activities.

What's Needed?

• “A” level candidate with extensive experience gathering requirements and supporting PM processes as part of delivery.
• Proven experience writing user stories, creating mockups, and developing process flows, with strong familiarity using JIRA.
• Experience working with multiple (small) projects simultaneously while managing timelines, scope, and stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to analyze requirements for completeness, feasibility, dependencies, risks, and impacts, and provide recommendations to project leadership.
• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Analysis, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; or at least two (2) years of experience as an IT Business Analyst I or equivalent business analyst role with demonstrated progression in responsibility and independent decision-making.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to mission-critical work that supports fair and efficient labor-related services in Kansas.
• Hybrid schedule with defined onsite and remote days to support focused collaboration and flexible work.
• Contract-to-hire path with annual salary (post-hire) up to $75,000/year.
• Structured business hours (8:00am – 4:30pm) that help you plan your day and deliver consistently.
• Chance to lead complex analysis, influence solution outcomes, and mentor other business analysis team members.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.