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NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago

IT STATEWIDE ASSOCIATE ANALYST 1/2/3/4 (AppDM ERP FINANCIAL POS# 50481018)

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Louisiana's Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services, which aims to enhance IT functions within the Executive Branch Departments. The role involves serving as an ERP FI business analyst, supporting the Financial modules of the State’s ERP system, and ensuring compliance with state policies while assisting in project completion and user training.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serves as an ERP FI business analyst which includes support activities such as: system assurance tasks, answering questions, providing assistance, and making recommendations to solve moderately complex system and user related issues and problems; referring users to other groups as needed for training, system security issues, database assistance, communication problems, etc. Works with OTS and vendor staff concerning application designs, problems, and issues. Prepares estimates and schedules for assigned tasks and provides input into the development of work plans for projects; ensures successful completion with little supervision

Assists in analyzing requests for changes to ensure compliance with state policies and practices and to ascertain impact to ERP application and users. Based on results of the evaluations or input from ERP users and other entities, such as Division of Administration (DOA) control agencies, develops business specifications for change requests and assists in the setting of priorities for the changes. Assists in analyzing and testing new releases (which includes the primary application and complementary software, applications, tools and utilities) and changes This includes such things as: developing test plans, conducting and documenting tests, and evaluating and recording the results to insure new release functions properly. Prepares for the implementation of new releases and changes by revising documentation, online help and training materials; preparing user notifications; or assisting with the establishment of production schedules and monitoring tasks

Develops and maintains user and project documentation for current application as well as any new release or enhancement. This includes such items as: online help, user manuals and quick reference guides, test documentation, and training documentation

Develops training materials (e.g. classroom materials, memos, articles, help scripts) for new users as well as continuing education programs for more experienced ERP users. This also includes working with the IT Statewide Manager, IT Statewide Analysts, and Associate Analysts in analyzing training needs, conducting or assisting in classes and workshops and evaluating training effectiveness

Assists in planning and coordinating group meetings. This involves discussions concerning new releases, potential change requests, problems with the applications, and establishing priorities for system changes

Assists in preparing and giving presentations. This includes agency seminars, workshops and application demonstrations to staff with various levels of expertise

Performs all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed. This can include working with agencies to develop special reports; performing special tasks required by the Commissioner, Deputy Undersecretary, and other DOA Deputy and Assistant Commissioners (e.g. - assisting in the preparation for system and performance audits, creation of special reports, working with the DOA/ERP Control Agencies to provide support); assisting in the evaluation of the impact of changes to other systems and the agencies; and working on the development and installation of new ERP applications or releases

Qualification

SAP R/3ERP Financial ModulesBusiness AnalysisGrant ManagementAccounts ReceivableSalesDistributionGeneral LedgerFederal Billing PracticesTraining DevelopmentDocumentation SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Two years of experience in information technology; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

An associate's degree in information technology; OR

A bachelor's degree

A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).