Senior Information Services Business Analyst

RCSD•Rochester, NY

About The Position

This is a senior-level professional position in the Department of Information Services responsible for analyzing business procedures of user departments and to develop and implement information management systems which are compatible with them. This position differs from the lower, Information Services Business Analyst, in that assignments received are more complex and encompass a larger scope such as an entire department. The employee works closely with user departments to develop an understanding of their business processes and goals. Demonstrated experience and/or training in the technology applicable to the assigned department is required prior to appointment to this position. The employee reports directly to, and works under general supervision of, a Computer Project Coordinator. Does related work as required.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques used in systems analysis and design, and related programming, testing, and implementation
Good knowledge of the technology applicable to the user department to which assigned
Good knowledge of database design and concepts
Good knowledge of office procedures as related to the user department to which assigned
Management skill
Organizational skill
Decision making skill
Ability to assist user departments to develop an information management plan in relation to their strategic plan
Ability to understand user departments needs and capabilities as related to information management systems
Ability to develop request for proposals
Ability to assist in budget preparation in relation to the project to which assigned
Ability to prepare project plans and schedules
Ability to analyze office procedures and determine areas for improvements
Ability to devise new methods for departmental procedures as related to information management systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships
Ability to communicate effectively
Good judgment
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma
Master’s degree, plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in systems development and analysis, two (2) years of which must have involved defining user needs, suggesting solutions, and implementing systems using the technology applicable to the department assigned
Bachelor’s degree, plus four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in systems development and analysis, two (2) years of which must have involved defining user needs, suggesting solutions, and implementing systems using the technology applicable to the department assigned
Associate’s degree, plus six (6) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in systems development and analysis, two (2) years of which must have involved defining user needs, suggesting solutions, and implementing systems using the technology applicable to the department assigned
Eight (8) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in systems development and analysis, two (2) years of which must have involved defining user needs, suggesting solutions, and implementing systems using the technology applicable to the department assigned
An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), (C), and (D) above
Degree must be awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S Secretary of Education.
If degree awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, must provide independent verification of equivalency.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience and/or training in the technology applicable to the assigned department is required prior to appointment to this position.

Responsibilities

Assists user departments to develop an information management plan that augments their strategic plan
Develops an understanding of the user departments business processes and goals
Develops flow charts and other documentation depicting workflow and possible re-engineering opportunities
Conducts needs analysis, documents cost/benefit and defined user requirements for information management systems
Prepares project plans and schedules, including detailed objectives, resources, tasks and work assignments
Develops requests for proposals, leads vendor selection process, negotiates contracts
Researches and recommends computer solutions
Manages project implementation
Recommends and ensures appropriate training is available for users at all levels
Assists users with budget preparation as related to information management systems needs
Participates in testing of systems or software