IT Business Systems Analyst

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

1d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for an entry level IT Business Systems Analyst in an in person role at our newly expanded laboratory. This position offers a rare opportunity to serve the public by supporting the forensic professionals at the Crime Laboratory. You will play a key role in modernizing processes, implementing new technology, and developing initiatives that have a direct impact on the community. This role is ideal if you are someone who is motivated by purpose, creativity, and the opportunity to make a visible difference. You will write queries, create reports, problem solve, manage projects, and assist with supporting laboratory hardware and software. You will collaborate closely with the laboratory staff, customer agencies, and application vendors. The State Crime Laboratory has several specialized software applications that support the laboratory, law enforcement and attorneys state-wide. Join our team in providing the highest quality of forensic science services and help ensure safe communities in Nebraska. As an IT Business Systems Analyst, you will: • Develop automated system workflows for processes • Write queries and create reports using SQL • Perform system and user acceptance testing • Strategize to find software solutions for complex processes • Assess potential process impact as it relates to proposed legislation • Update current processes to take full advantage of software capabilities • Integrate system reporting and document business processes • Develop testing procedures of new or upgraded applications • Identify improvements in the workflow operation • Train staff on new technology • Assist in seeking solutions to hardware and network issues • Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification Primary programs include Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Management Studio, Crystal Reports, Ideagen Quality Management, Porter Lee’s BEAST LIMS, Visual Studio, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Microsoft Office 365, and several specialized forensic applications.

Requirements

• Post high school coursework, training, or experience in the analysis of business processes and system requirements, and the creation of business process applications.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected.
• If selected for this position, you must meet the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services employment eligibility requirements by completing an EEV (I-9) Form.
• The agency does not sponsor H1-B Visa's.
• Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to your applicant information.
• Failure to complete all areas of your employment application may result in your application being disqualified from our selection process.
• Applicants will be screened for a record of criminal activity and criminal history using a fingerprint-based check employment or assignment and before a final offer of employment is made.
• Applicants must be free of felony convictions.
• Applicants cannot maintain a continuous association or dealings with persons, groups, or organizations that they know, or should know are persons or groups or organizations under criminal investigation or indictment or who have a reputation for present, ongoing involvement in felonious or criminal behavior.
• Applicant must successfully complete an extensive background screening prior to being employed, which includes completion of a Personal History Questionnaire.
• Selection process will include an interview.
• Resumes are required with this application.
• This position is in-office and will not be available to remote workers.
• Knowledge of: system design and analysis; computers and electronics; basic arithmetic; needs assessment techniques; quality service standards; information requirements analysis; specification development and writing; principles and processes involved in business and organization planning, coordination and execution; design techniques; instructional methods and training techniques.
• Skill in: facilitation to solve problems; using math and scientific methods to solve problems; information gathering; using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches; identifying the nature of problems; conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected; reading comprehension; active listening; reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks.
• Ability to: communicate information to others, orally and in writing; recognize and identify problems; interconnect information from varied sources; apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers; correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order; combine and organize different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern; interact with computers; analyze data and information; obtain information needed to do the job; think logically; evaluate information against a set of standards and verify that it is correct; document/record information; organize, plan and prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in computer science or related field.
• Database management, crystal reports , and SQL experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated system workflows for processes
• Write queries and create reports using SQL
• Perform system and user acceptance testing
• Strategize to find software solutions for complex processes
• Assess potential process impact as it relates to proposed legislation
• Update current processes to take full advantage of software capabilities
• Integrate system reporting and document business processes
• Develop testing procedures of new or upgraded applications
• Identify improvements in the workflow operation
• Train staff on new technology
• Assist in seeking solutions to hardware and network issues
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
• Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
• Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED