INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

State of California•Sacramento, CA

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Information Technology (IT) Project Management Section, Business Analysis Unit (BAU) staff are primarily responsible for developing documentation and processing IT projects through the California Department of Technology (CDT) Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL). The BAU staff conduct business analysis with project stakeholders and IT system owners; participate in efforts to resolve any system issues; are active in the IT project life cycle including requirements analysis, alternatives analysis, market research, cost benefit analysis, and finally, assist with the development of IT system solutions. Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II (Supervisor), the employee functions as an IT business analyst for IT projects within the Caltrans IT project portfolio. This work entails a variety of complex and analytical tasks relative to business analysis, including all stages of the PAL as defined in the State Information Management Manual (SIMM). The employee will prepare requirements matrices, system specifications and recommendations related to technical solutions. The employee will analyze, review, and prepare documentation of policies, compliance and procedures as outlined in the California Project Management Framework (CA-PMF), State Administrative Manual (SAM), and SIMM.

Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. Failure to submit a SOQ will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.
Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience in planning, developing, and implementing technological solutions, with at least 3 years in the last 7 years in a Business/Systems Analyst role.
At least 3 years analyzing design problems or defects, supporting the triage process, recommending appropriate course of action, and developing alternatives/resolution design issues or defects in hands-on analyst or in a lead capacity.
Writes clearly, tactfully, and effectively as demonstrated through the Statement of Qualifications.
Skilled in creating presentations, process flows, and diagrams to accompany documentation, utilizing a variety of applications.
At least 3 years experience in facilitating meetings with stakeholders and project teams.

Responsibilities

Conduct business analysis with project stakeholders and IT system owners
Participate in efforts to resolve any system issues
Active in the IT project life cycle including requirements analysis, alternatives analysis, market research, cost benefit analysis, and finally, assist with the development of IT system solutions
Function as an IT business analyst for IT projects within the Caltrans IT project portfolio
Prepare requirements matrices, system specifications and recommendations related to technical solutions
Analyze, review, and prepare documentation of policies, compliance and procedures as outlined in the California Project Management Framework (CA-PMF), State Administrative Manual (SAM), and SIMM.