Assoc Business Systems Analyst

Las Vegas Valley Water District

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct and more senior-level supervision, participates in analyzing business processes and reporting requirements and works with users to identify needs for new technology solutions and application modifications and enhancements; participates on application development teams; prepares user documentation and system specifications; participates in applications testing and problem resolution and fixes; provides a variety of user support and training; and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have experience with administration of Trimble Unity Construct; experience managing and analyzing project management processes and recommending process improvements; have experience training on the use of project management software; and have excellent active listening skills and the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical staff.

Requirements

• Basic principles and practices of systems analysis and design.
• Business process analysis methods, techniques and tools.
• District and/or departmental business processes commonly supported by applications.
• Methods and techniques for performing quality assurance and user acceptance testing.
• Database design concepts and standard database software.
• Standard methodology for developing program and user documentation.
• Functions, capabilities, characteristics and limitations of standard computer platforms and devices.
• Methods and techniques for troubleshooting and determining the causes of applications problems and errors.
• Standard business software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics and database programs.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication.
• Perform business rule and process analyses and reach sound, logical conclusions regarding user needs and business functional requirements.
• Understand and apply the analysis of functional requirements to development of applications proposals and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve applications problems.
• Set priorities and organize work to complete project responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply department, District, state and federal rules, policies, laws and regulations applicable to areas of responsibility.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to diverse audiences of technical and non-technical personnel, orally and in writing.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, documentation and other written materials.
• Exercise sound judgment within established procedures and policy guidelines.
• Use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex and/or confidential issues and situations.
• Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with all levels of department and Information Technology staff, vendors, contractors and others encountered in the course of work.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, management information systems or a closely related field.
• One year of professional experience performing business process analyses and participating in the design, development and implementation of business applications.
• A valid Nevada driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy may be required for certain assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with administration of Trimble Unity Unity Construct.
• Experience managing and analyzing project management processes and recommending process improvements.
• Experience training on the use of project management software.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical staff.
• Experience in a government or public utility setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participates in analyzing business processes and reporting requirements.
• Works with users to identify needs for new technology solutions and application modifications and enhancements.
• Participates on application development teams.
• Prepares user documentation and system specifications.
• Participates in applications testing and problem resolution and fixes.
• Provides a variety of user support and training.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level