Business Systems Analyst (Vacancy)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the CWP IT team supporting more than 50 business-critical systems across the organization. This position will focus on process improvement, system optimization, data standardization, and maximizing the value of technology investments. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree with significant coursework (sixteen (16) semester hours or twenty-four (24) quarter hours) in computer science, information systems, database management, systems analysis, or a closely related field
Four (4) years of experience analyzing, evaluating, and implementing technology systems for business solutions
Equivalent work experience documenting knowledge of business systems analysis and implementation may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
Possession of master's degree in business administration, public administration, computer science, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience

Responsibilities

Document and analyze business and IT processes
Identify opportunities for standardization and efficiency
Support requirements gathering and solution implementation
Promote data quality, governance, and system utilization
Collaborate across departments to improve technology outcomes
Consults with users to evaluate, develop, and document an understanding of business processes, needs, expectations, and technology requirements
Analyzes and reviews requests for software, hardware, and additional technology to implement solutions
Develops the outline of the business systems design and defines the requirements and parameters of the proposed business systems
Prepares cost estimates and project timelines for implementation of business systems
Makes recommendations on improvements to business processes
Determines feasibility and requirements for computerization such as hardware configurations, peripheral equipment, maintenance support, mainframe interface, modem communications, and memory storage devices
Analyzes hardware and software alternatives and recommends selections to management
Analyzes the current available third party systems to determine compatibility with and adaptability to the users' needs and the City's technical capabilities
Collaborates with technical section's specialists in areas such as database and application programming to adapt systems to specific departmental requirements
Identifies potential problems and recommends solutions
Develops functional testing strategies, scripts, plans, etc.
Coordinates the testing and implementation of departmental business systems with Department of Technology staff, department personnel, and/or consultants
Evaluates the systems' effectiveness, efficiency, ease of use, and fulfillment of objectives
Provides post-implementation support for newly implemented systems
Documents the development, testing, implementation, and evaluation of the business systems
Directs the preparation of reports, training materials, and operational procedures related to the business systems
Attends seminars and participates in training to remain current with information technology issues and practices