Business Systems Analyst (Option to Underfill)

Las Vegas Valley Water District•Carleton Place, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a liaison between laboratory staff, including Quality Assurance personnel, and Enterprise Technology teams. The ideal candidate will have experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), laboratory processes and procedures, laboratory instrumentation software, and reporting platforms. They will leverage this expertise to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency within an EPA-regulated environment. This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to translate laboratory business and system requirements into actionable technical solutions in collaboration with Enterprise Technology and external vendors. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and meet tight deadlines. They will perform a combination of project management, business administration, and business systems analysis responsibilities, including training laboratory staff on software workflows, processes, and system functionality. Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, management information systems or a closely related field; and three years of progressively responsible professional business systems analysis experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), laboratory processes and procedures, laboratory instrumentation software, and reporting platforms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to translate laboratory business and system requirements into actionable technical solutions.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to perform project management, business administration, and business systems analysis responsibilities.
Ability to train laboratory staff on software workflows, processes, and system functionality.
Ability to pass a drug screening, background check and potentially a job-related physical evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a government or public utility setting is highly desirable.
A valid Nevada driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of duties in analyzing enterprise and/or departmental business processes to identify and participate in developing and implementing technology solutions to meet business and operational requirements.
Performs applications quality assurance and user acceptance testing and problem resolution.
Performs detailed systems documentation.
Provides a variety of user training and support.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Develops conceptual frameworks and apply sound technology, business management and process improvement techniques to development of requirements for integrated, business based technology solutions to operational and service delivery problems and issues.
Facilitates user and cross-functional team meetings, negotiate understanding and build consensus agreements.
Assists in performing basic project management and program coordination responsibilities.
Works collaboratively with department and Information Technology team members to ensure project accountability and success.
Sets priorities and balances responsibilities for multiple projects and initiatives to ensure timely, high quality results.
Reads, understands, interprets, explains and applies complex business and technical information, evaluates issues and alternatives and reaches sound independent conclusions within established policy guidelines.
Communicates clearly and effectively to diverse audiences of technical and non-technical personnel, orally and in writing.
Prepares clear, concise and comprehensive reports, documentation and other written materials.
Uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex and/or confidential issues and situations.
Establishes and maintains highly effective working relationships with all levels of department and IT staff, consultants, vendors, contractors and others encountered in the course of work.