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    BUSINESS ANALYST

    Job No: 526156
    Work Type: Full-time
    Location: REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX
    Categories: Business and Financial Administration

    DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

    Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

    DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

    DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

    BUSINESS ANALYST

    Job Location:

    DIVISION OF BENEFITS AND MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY (DBME)
    Family Assistance Administration (FAA) Systems
    8620 North 22nd Avenue, Phoenix Arizona 85021


    Posting Details:

    Salary: $ $48.2769/Hourly ($52, $100,415.95 Annually)

    Grade: 24

    Closing Date: May 3, 2024

    Job Summary:

    Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit ; or click on the link here to view 'Our DES' video. Come Join the DES Team

    The Department of Economic Security, Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Business Analyst for the Family Assistance Administration (FAA) Systems unit. This position is responsible to support computer applications governed by the Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME) for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medical Assistance (MA), and State programs. The position will conduct analysis of business processes, gather business requirements, complete testing activities, and participate on project work groups.

    This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

    The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

    Job Duties:

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    • Conduct research and analysis of business processes utilizing methodologies and techniques for system analysis and design, policy, and other resources, organizational, operational procedure, and system requirements. Conduct feasibility reviews, impact, and gap analysis of workflow, data flow, and other diagrams.
    • Conduct business and functional requirement gathering and documentation; report specification; manage requirement traceability matrix and recommend solutions and implementation strategies working with End User, Developer, Stakeholder, etc. to support the Division's processes and applications. Provide functional expertise to developers during the design phase.
    • Gather business requirements for an Impact Filter, Business Requirements Document (BRD), System Change Request, Project Charter, etc.
    • Schedule, facilitate and lead sessions to interview shareholders to gather and document business and functional requirements, develop process flows for complex processes, create use cases, work with developers to ensure an understanding of the business and functional requirements.
    • Complete testing activities (develop comprehensive test cases, scenarios/scripts, use cases, regression testing, etc.) execute tests, report and document test outcomes for traceability, submit, monitor, and track defects; and re-test when appropriate.
    • Coordinate and track post migration certification including after-hours, validate implementation of deliverables, and document and facilitate implementation of best practices or lessons learned.
    • Participate on Pilots and Projects by developing, modifying, and updating project work plan, create Project Change Requests, set goals and objectives, schedule meetings with project teams or stakeholders, manage workload, prioritize tasks, and assign and monitor project activities to meet commitments and finalize project timely and accurately using project management methods, tools, and processes.
    • Identify issues, trends, gaps, and risks in proposed and existing applications. Develop and/or deliver oral and/or written presentations, training, Desk-Aids, Standard Work, Reports, and/or associated materials for a wide variety of audiences on both technical and non-technical aspects of a project.
    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

    Knowledge of:
    • Research and analysis methodologies.
    • Familiar with Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK).
    • Requirement gathering, and management of confidential data.
    Skills in:
    • Development and execution of testing activities and documentation.
    • Understanding of program policies, procedures, and processes.
    • Problem and resolution skills and listens without interruption and provides feedback.
    • Excellent customer service, organization, and time management skills with attention to detail.
    Ability to:
    • Work at least 40 hours per week and maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standards.
    • Work independently or collaboratively under pressure.
    • Read, interpret, and comprehend oral and written documentation and write effective documents.
    Selective Preference(s):

    The ideal candidate for this position will have:
    • Bachelor's Degree OR 5 years of experience in business analysis (or equivalent experience).
    • Knowledge of programs administered by DBME, systems utilized (SNAP, TANF, MA) or other systems supporting DES programs.
    • Familiarity with Agile framework.
    Pre-Employment Requirements:
    • Employee shall obtain and maintain a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card that meets DES requirements for a Level One card pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute
    • If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
    • Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
    • All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
    Benefits:

    The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
    • Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
    • Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
    • 10 paid holidays per year
    • Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
    • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
    • Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
    • Deferred compensation plan
    • Wellness plans
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Stipend Opportunities
    • Infant at Work Program
    • Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
    • Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
    • Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
    By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

    Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

    Retirement:

    State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

    On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

    Contact Us:

    For questions regarding this career opportunity, please contact Alex Rivera at or

    The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting or Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

    Advertised: 26 Apr 2024 US Mountain Standard Time
    Applications close: 03 May 2024 US Mountain Standard Time

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