Senior Business Analyst

State of Montana • Helena, MT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is eligible for telework on a hybrid basis, the employee must reside in the Helena area and be able to come into the office on a routine basis. No teleworking is available during a legislative session. The Legislative Branch participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. This is a non-partisan position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field plus 6 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
• Must reside in the Helena area.
• Able to come into the office on a routine basis.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (or equivalent) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with business program managers and Legislative Branch staff to analyze and understand business operations and processes.
• Uses this understanding to develop business case justifications for technology advances and expenditures.
• Oversees the analysis, development, implementation, and maintenance of medium-scale and large-scale information systems.
• Manages and/or participates in IT projects.
• Coordinates training to improve technical competence of staff.
• Works closely with the Operations Services Manager to ensure technology change recommendations fit the existing or planned IT infrastructure.
• Works with Information Services staff to resolve functional users’ technical support needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior