IT Business Analyst - St Paul, United States - Minnesota IT Services
1 month ago
Description
Working Title:
IT Business Analyst
Job Class:
Information Technology Specialist 2
Agency:
Minnesota IT Services
Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted:04/26/2024
Closing Date: 05/02/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit:
Enterprise / Modernization Maturity Program
Work Shift/Work Hours:
Day
Days of Work:
Monday - Friday
Travel Required:
No
Salary Range:
$ $43.20 / hourly; $55,457 - $90,201 / annually
Job Class Option:
Business Analyst
Classified Status:
Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 21- MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Telework Eligible:
Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Join the 2,600+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives.
This position will be part of MNIT's Office of Transformation and Strategy Delivery, which uses purpose-driven, innovative approaches to enable agencies to deliver modern services that benefit Minnesotans.
As the Business Analyst you will perform business analysis functions using a set of tasks and techniques to successfully act as a liaison among stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies and operations of an organization and to be able to recommend solutions that enable projects to be successful and goals to be met.
In particular, this includes participating in requirements gathering sessions to analyze, define and document business processes, software requirements, data management systems and development of specifications for technology initiatives.
The Business Analyst assists as a liaison between IT and business representatives in the design of system functional additions or modifications and collaborates on implementation planning for changes and releases.
This position is also responsible for documenting system changes, problem identification and resolution, and ongoing maintenance of project information and documentation.
This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:
Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St.
Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume:
This position requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions.
Experience must include:
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
A bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for two (2) years of experience, OR an IT or related associate's degree substitutes for one (1) year.
Demonstrated experience in taking on new challenges with a sense of urgency, and a drive to complete initiatives and attain results.
Experience with Sciforma or Planview:
entering project data, pulling portfolio reports, looking up projects and assessing their health.
Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly; present information to team members and stakeholders in a comprehensive style and impart complex concepts and information to non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to build working relationships to collaborate and work effectively with a variety of stakeholders—as part of a team.
Ability to organize and prioritize deadlines and work with limited direction, define problems as they arise, and recommend alternative solutions.
Experience in technical troubleshooting, or an application support role.Experience working in Agile environment.
Experience in advanced Excel skills, SQL or scripting language.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Other Legally Required Checks
Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
How To Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at or email For additional information about the application process, go to
If you have questions about the position, contact Gretchen Michienzi at .
Connect 700 Program
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Gretchen Michienzi at
Veterans
To be considered for any Veteran's Status, you MUST indicate this on your application.
RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview
You must:
Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
Meet all of the RSV criteria.
Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to:
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS:
Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you:
Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
You must submit all documentation by the closing date to:
Current State Employees
Bidders:
This vacancy is open for bids and all qualified applicants simultaneously. This vacancy will be filled in accordance with applicable union contract provisions.
Current employees of Minnesota IT Services who are currently in an Information Technology Specialist 2/Business Analyst position and who are eligible to bid and apply within the seven (7) day bidding period will be considered prior to filling the position via other means.
Current State Employees:
Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government.
When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.About Minnesota IT Services
Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota.
MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide.
Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone.
Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve.
The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony.
As an employee, your benefits may include:
Public pension plan
Training and professional development
Paid vacation and sick leave
11 paid holidays each year
Paid parental leave
Low-cost medical and dental coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness programs and resources
Employer paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Health care spending and savings accounts
Dependent care spending account
Tax-deferred compensation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers.
The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities.If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email and indicate what assistance is needed.
#J-18808-Ljbffr