Business Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 6) In-State Hybrid

Initial Posting Date: 04/05/2024 Application Deadline: 04/18/2024 Agency: Oregon Business Development Department Salary Range: $5,655 - $8,550 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Business Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 6) In-State Hybrid Job Description: Business Oregon is currently hiring a Business Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 6) within the Technology Services Section of the Operations Division.
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment, and promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm.
You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.
Note: We value our employees and want to encourage work-life balance and flexibility.
This position may have the ability to work remotely with required days in the Salem office.
What you will do: Analyze user needs and system requirements through discussion with individual users or small groups of users.
Develop detailed feature requirements from the high-level business requirements.
Create object models that represents application structure and create data models that represents the logical groupings of data in coordination with application developers, when necessary.
Participate in Joint Application Development sessions and work groups, including reviewing assumptions and plans with users.
Conduct design walkthroughs with peers, supervisors, and users to obtain agreement on the proposed design solution.
Ensure architecture standards are being followed in the analysis, design, and construction of the system.
Collaborate with other IT staff or consultants in requirement analysis, quality assurance, user acceptance testing and deployments.
Perform a variety of project tasks including project scoping, requirement analysis, high-level design, detailed design specifications, data analysis, spatial data development and maintenance, user training, and technical documentation.
Consult and coordinate with project managers, IT staff, vendors, and consultants to plan, inform, and share information.
Consult and coordinate with staff in other agencies to plan, inform, and share information.
Business Oregon strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve.
We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all of the following skills: Experience implementing complex IT programs or portfolios.
Superior communications and interpersonal soft skills including the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical customers.
Strong technical writing skills.
Keen attention to detail.
Excellent documentation skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities under conflicting and time-sensitive deadlines.
A clear understanding of the relationship between the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) phases of application development, and the standard project activities (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing).
Project stewardship experience – i.
e.
given the constraints and budget, the client's success criteria and expectations are met, and project costs are controlled.
Please note: if you are interested in applying for this position, you must attach your current cover letter and resume to your application.
Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration.
What you need to qualify: (a) Five (5) years of information systems experience in technical support; OR (b) An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND three (3) years of information systems experience in technical support OR (c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in: technical support What Business Oregon does: Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon.
We have about 180 people on our team, and we work with communities and businesses.
We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity.
We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development.
This also sets the stage for future business development.
Our mission is to invest in Oregon’s businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan.
Business Oregon invests in Oregon businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy.
Operations & Finance Division serves every part of the department and includes all central administrative services; it also includes the Business and Public Finance programs.
The Operations sections include Employee Services; Fiscal and Budget Services; Technology Services; and Policy, Rules, Audits, and Contracts.
Technology Services (TS) is responsible for developing and supporting innovative solutions aimed at automating and advancing Business Oregon’s operations and mission.
It also provides support related to the agency network, desktop, laptop, and mobile devices, as well as on-premises hosted and cloud-based applications, including access to the State’s mainframe computer applications.
How to Apply Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, April 18th, 2024.
Click the “Apply” button above to complete your online application.
Attach your current cover letter and resume.
Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration.
Complete the questionnaire.
The candidates whose work experience most closely matches the qualifications and skills of this position will be invited to interview.
Warning – Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity and will not save your application progress.
You must submit your application after you begin the process.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU: Family Friendly Work Life Balance: Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.
Take Care of Yourself and Your Family: Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, employee assistance program.
Invest in Your Future: Pension plan, deferred comp, short- and long-term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Be Appreciated: Employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, dynamic employees doing impactful work.
Inclusion: At Business Oregon, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees.
Additional Information: Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.
The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.
It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants who may need them.
Should you need assistance, or an accommodation please contact Employee Services at: Biz.
HumanResources@biz.
oregon.
gov to discuss how we can best meet your needs.
Veterans’ Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference.
If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
Click on the Veterans’ Preference link for additional information.
Criminal Records Check - Hiring of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a Criminal Background Check.
Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Work Authorization - The Oregon Business Development Department (dba Business Oregon) does not offer visa sponsorship.
Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
This position is a classified, full-time position, exempt and is not represented by a union.
PERS – This is a PERS qualifying position.
After a six-month waiting period eligible Management Service, Executive Service, and Unrepresented employees will have their base pay increased by 6.
95% and the 6% PERS contribution deducted from their base pay rather than a direct 6% contribution by the State of Oregon to the employees PERS account.
This will mirror the bargained SEIU and AFSCME PERS process.
Are you looking to live in and experience Oregon? Learn more about life in Pendleton, Salem, and Portland.
Need help? For questions about this job, contact Sarah Flores, HR Analyst in Employee Services, at 458-221-0205 or email Sarah.
J.
Flores@biz.
oregon.
gov.
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