Business Analyst (IT Statewide Analyst 1, 2, or 3, PMO 50481227)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy in the Product Delivery Section. This position is for an energetic team member to add to the Analysis team, which works with partner agencies and OTS resources to define, refine, and design business/systems requirements and processes. The team guides projects using both Agile and traditional methodologies and performs automated and manual quality assurance testing of software applications in support of IT systems modernization. The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. This position is responsible for leading and performing business and/or technical analysis of highly complex business/technical requirements and processes. The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations, overseeing various activities including capital construction, grants, budget development, technology services, purchasing, and contracting.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR An associate's degree in information technology plus three years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus two years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR A master's degree plus two years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
• A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.
• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted.
• Prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing.
• New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.

Nice To Haves

• Works with a broad range of industries.
• Works in an IT Product Delivery team.
• Works with partner agencies and OTS resources.
• Defines, refines, and designs business/systems requirements and processes.
• Guides projects using both Agile and traditional methodologies.
• Performs both automated and manual quality assurance testing of software applications.
• Supports IT systems modernization.
• Aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions.
• Supports and enhances the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments.
• Increases the return on the State’s investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff.
• Participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an IT Statewide Analyst 1, 2, or 3.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform business and/or technical analysis of highly complex business/technical requirements and processes for a project or initiative through collaboration with agency subject matter experts, developers, and other analysts.
• Mentor and train lower level Analysts and Associate Analysts in the performance of business and/or technical analysis of complex business/technical requirements and processes.
• Create and deliver overview and/or detailed documentation about highly complex current and future state business/technical processes for a project or initiative including pros, cons, and recommendations concerning potential future state processes.
• Document business and/or technical analysis practices and procedures.
• Perform all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.

What This Job Offers

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