Business Analyst II

sjgov•Stockton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This examination is being given to fill vacancies for the Business Analyst II position and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Currently there are vacancies at the District Attorney's Office, Health Care Services - SJ Health and San Joaquin County General Hospital. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing date. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and a drug screening test. TO VIEW ALL PAGES INCLUDED IN THE BROCHURE BELOW, PLEASE USE THE ARROWS TO NAVIGATE THROUGH EACH PAGE.

Requirements

Principles and practices of business analysis including planning and monitoring, elicitation, requirements management and communication, enterprise analysis, requirements analysis, and solution assessment and validation
Theories, principles, and methods related to the business intelligence life cycle including the identification of key performance indicators, predictive modeling and data mining
Quantitative data analytics techniques and procedures associated with research, collection, compilation, statistical evaluation, and modeling of data
Laws and regulations pertaining to area of assignment
Computer software tools used for the storage, management, manipulation, analysis and reporting of large quantities of data
Typical spreadsheet and relational database programs and analysis tools
Basic principles of information technology
Principles and methods of communicating information through written and oral reports and presentations
Ability to frequently sit for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
Sufficient dexterity to frequently operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, and write and take notes.
Ability to occasionally lift papers, files, and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to frequently read computer screens and do close-up work.
Ability to hear normal speech, hear on the telephone, talk in person, and talk on the telephone.
Ability to frequently make decisions and concentrate, and to occasionally make public contact and work overtime if needed.

Responsibilities

Identify key business performance data and indicators, based on departmental goals and objectives
Build and conduct relational database queries using standard software tools
Analyze business data in order to identify trends, resolve problems, and recommend potential areas of process improvement
Participate in the development and maintenance of departmental data systems and structures
Lead and/or coordinate projects
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Maintain effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work

Benefits

Choice of three health plans (Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, Premier Plan) with employee contribution
Dependent coverage for health insurance available
Choice of two dental plans (Delta Dental, United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan) with no cost for employee only coverage
Dependent coverage for dental insurance available
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) with no cost for employee only coverage
Dependent coverage for vision insurance available
Life insurance coverage based on years of continuous service ($1,000 to $10,000)
Option to purchase additional term life insurance
125 Flexible Benefits Plan (Health Flexible Spending Account with $2550 annual limit and $500 carry over; Dependent Care Assistance Plan with $5000 annual limit)
County Retirement Plan (County Retirement Law of 1937)
Deferred Compensation Plan (Section 457 of the IRS code) with annual contribution limits ($22,500 or $30,000 for age 50+)
Roth IRA (after tax) option available
Vacation accrual (10 days/year up to 3 years, 15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, 23 days after 20 years)
14 paid holidays each year
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation
Sick leave incentive (eight hours administrative leave if balance meets criteria)
Bereavement Leave (3 days paid for qualifying family member, 2 additional days for spouse, domestic partner, parent or child)
Merit Salary Increase (eligible for step increases after 52 weeks on each step)
Educational Reimbursement Program (up to $850/fiscal year for career-related coursework; up to $1600/fiscal year for approved 4-year college/university programs)
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton (up to $20 per pay period)
School Activities Leave (up to 40 hours per year, not more than 8 hours per month)