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State of Colorado ยท 1 day ago

BUSINESS ANALYST.

The State of Colorado is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join the Business, Innovation, Technology, and Security (BITS) team. This role is responsible for translating business needs into effective technology and process improvement solutions, ensuring the successful implementation and ongoing support of HR systems.

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Responsibilities

Analyze and document business processes, services, and information needs
Gather, validate, prioritize, and translate program requests into clear functional requirements and specifications for technical teams
Develop and manage the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategy, including creating test plans and use cases to ensure implemented solutions are high-quality and meet specified business requirements
Serve as a primary point of contact for end-user support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution, particularly for HR Systems
Develop and conduct training for end users to ensure consistent understanding and use of systems and procedures

Qualification

Business AnalysisAgile MethodologiesLean TechniquesUser Acceptance TestingHR Systems SupportAnalytical SkillsCustomer ServiceTraining DevelopmentProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Six (6) years of professional experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager with business analyst responsibilities
A combination of a Bachelor's Degree in related field (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Management, etc) AND Two (2) years of professional experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager with business analyst responsibilities
A self-starter with strong communication and facilitation skills, capable of serving as the critical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, and effectively taking direction to execute the strategic vision set by the Product Owner
A detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, focused on anticipating issues, driving projects forward, and creating actionable solutions from concept through completion
Experience or strong understanding of modern methodologies like Agile and Lean techniques
Must have a commitment to designing effective solutions with a people-first approach, focusing on the needs and experience of the end-user
A strong focus on delivering effective customer service and ensuring solutions function reliably in day-to-day operations, particularly for HR Systems. This includes providing end-user support, troubleshooting, and developing necessary training

Preferred

Problem-Solving & Initiative
Ability to anticipate potential issues and independently develop and implement effective mitigations
Focus on creating actionable solutions rather than simply identifying problems
Drives projects forward by taking ownership from the initial concept through to successful completion
Capacity to thoroughly analyze facts and complex topics to gain a deep understanding
Independence & Autonomy
Works independently with minimal direction, proactively seeking out information and solutions to drive progress
Takes full responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks and their outcomes
Effective in using available information and resources to quickly overcome obstacles
Multitasking and Organizational Skills
Proven ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of urgent tasks effectively
Skilled in clearly conveying process needs and proposing improvements to enhance team functionality
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple tasks concurrently and adhere to strict completion timelines
System Acumen & Technical Proficiency
Experience dealing with security and compliance requirements in the context of systems assurance
Capacity to quickly learn and master new systems and technologies

Benefits

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Company

State of Colorado

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Serve the needs of the State of Colorado through a number of subdivisions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jeanni Stefanik
Chief Financial Officer
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Alan Salazar
Chief Strategy Officer for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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