Business Systems Analyst 1 (NY HELPS)

State of New York•Albany, NY

36d•$66,951 - $85,138•Hybrid

About The Position

Business Systems Analyst - 1 Essential Functions: Elicit business requirements and rules from subject matter experts and stakeholders; Create, validate, and maintain process documentation such as Business Process Documents and Detailed Design Documents, business rules, and additional specifications (including flow charts, process models and technical specifications); Working closely with program and IT staff, stakeholders, and Business Analysts from other units; Planning and performing system research and gathering information; Participating in the design and development of the to-be state, identifying and documenting changes; Developing test conditions and scenarios; Testing system functions and documenting results; Identifying and reporting defects; Evaluating solution performance against business goals and objectives; Assisting with developing training and user support materials; Demonstrate strong, professional, respectful communication skills, both verbally and in writing; and Adhere to the Department rules and policies including Code of Conduct, ethical practices, time and attendance rules and regulations.

Requirements

Four years of business analysis experience including: using business analysis techniques to elicit requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organizations business needs; using business analysis techniques for the purpose of identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or; describing in a comprehensive written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirement; this includes creating, updating, and maintaining documentation through the system development life cycle; validating requirements throughout the product or system development life cycle (SDLC) including all changes to the processes that would enable an organization to achieve its goals; or verifying requirements throughout the product/SDLC to ensure they perform to the required specifications and are capable of achieving the design capabilities; this includes developing test plans and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, or communicating with stakeholders.
Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Five years of business analysis experience including: using business analysis techniques to elicit requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organizations business needs; using business analysis techniques for the purpose of identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or; describing in a comprehensive written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirement; this includes creating, updating, and maintaining documentation through the system development life cycle; validating requirements throughout the product or system development life cycle (SDLC) including all changes to the processes that would enable an organization to achieve its goals; or verifying requirements throughout the product/SDLC to ensure they perform to the required specifications and are capable of achieving the design capabilities; this includes developing test plans and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, or communicating with stakeholders.
Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Six years of business analysis experience including: using business analysis techniques to elicit requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organizations business needs; using business analysis techniques for the purpose of identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or; describing in a comprehensive written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirement; this includes creating, updating, and maintaining documentation through the system development life cycle; validating requirements throughout the product or system development life cycle (SDLC) including all changes to the processes that would enable an organization to achieve its goals; or verifying requirements throughout the product/SDLC to ensure they perform to the required specifications and are capable of achieving the design capabilities; this includes developing test plans and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, or communicating with stakeholders.
Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience
The selected candidate must be a current NYS employee eligible for transfer in accordance with Civil Service Laws, Rules, and Regulations.
OR eligible via the 55-b/c program (please include your Letter of Eligibility and transcripts with your application).
OR immediately reachable on the appropriate exam for this title and location (PATT and PCO for Albany).

Responsibilities

Elicit business requirements and rules from subject matter experts and stakeholders
Create, validate, and maintain process documentation such as Business Process Documents and Detailed Design Documents, business rules, and additional specifications (including flow charts, process models and technical specifications)
Work closely with program and IT staff, stakeholders, and Business Analysts from other units
Plan and perform system research and gather information
Participate in the design and development of the to-be state, identifying and documenting changes
Develop test conditions and scenarios
Test system functions and document results
Identify and report defects
Evaluate solution performance against business goals and objectives
Assist with developing training and user support materials
Demonstrate strong, professional, respectful communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Adhere to the Department rules and policies including Code of Conduct, ethical practices, time and attendance rules and regulations