Requirements Officer

• Sep 2014 - Present

Requirements Architect

• Aug 2008 - Sep 2014

By leading a team of analysts we conduct needs analysis, system design solutions, and write requirements specifications in support of longitudinal student and staff data. Capture changing and emerging data requirements for state reporting and records transfer needs while also resolving data issues for different program/project areas. Work with management and customers to evaluate alternative procedural and systematic solutions which most effectively meet needs while maintaining acceptable business standards. Present and validate functional requirements with the California Department of Education, local education agencies, vendors, and internal staff through documentation and formal meetings. Show less

Data Analyst – Requirements Management/Client Services

• Aug 2002 - Aug 2008

Developed strategies with the California Department of Education (CDE) and post secondary institutions for the collection of specific data requirements via electronic transfer for Local Education Agencies (LEAs). Captured changing and emerging data requirements for both state reporting and records transfer while also resolving data issues for different program/project areas. Reviewed business requirements and extract functional requirements and specifications. Developed and documented data requirements to define rules, calculations, and validations. Show less

Senior State Reporting Analyst/Lead RFP Specialist-Coordinator

• Dec 1999 - Aug 2002

Team lead in the gathering of reporting requirements from State Departments of Education to develop new procedures in the collection, organization, and documentation of state reports. Facilitated Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions with product development and analysis staff, enabling development of new product features. Lead Specialist in providing guidance and responding to Request for Proposals for PowerSchool's student information system. Team lead in the gathering of reporting requirements from State Departments of Education to develop new procedures in the collection, organization, and documentation of state reports. Facilitated Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions with product development and analysis staff, enabling development of new product features. Lead Specialist in providing guidance and responding to Request for Proposals for PowerSchool's student information system.

Commerical Loan Officer (Franchise Division)

• Jun 1998 - Dec 1999