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City of Las Vegas · 11 hours ago

Business Applications Analyst

City of Las Vegas is seeking a Business Applications Analyst who will facilitate and participate in complex IT projects. The role involves leading the analysis, design, enhancement, and implementation of programs and systems while providing technical and analytical support to management.

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Responsibilities

Defines, documents and implements processes at various levels of detail for different users, such as executives, department managers and business application users
Meets with departments to identify, define and document business requirements; interprets and translates functional design into technical specifications
Assists in developing and supporting a technology work request process for use by end users and developers for enterprise-wide software applications
Maintains setup changes in the assigned business system
Provides expert recommendations or advice on changes to work tasks assigned to project stakeholders, which may better meet user needs
Researches current technology and its function within the city; recommends and applies specialized technical and business knowledge to improve business processes and reporting through technology application
Assists in the ongoing evolution of the software change control process for enterprise-wide programs. Ensures that application setup changes have been thoroughly tested prior to migrating changes to the production environment; ensures appropriate change control approvals have been received
Ensures the security and confidentiality of records and data; may become knowledgeable of and participate in client's financial, personnel and organization planning efforts
Assesses and grants approval for user access levels to business application data and reports based on user's functional role and responsibilities; modifies user access as appropriate
Leads testing efforts for patches, upgrades, and fixes for business applications; provides functional and technical support to user department staff to assist with issue resolution
Identifies and recommends changes to existing reports or recommend new reporting based on user needs; tests modifications or new reporting, gains user acceptance, submits to change control for approval to migrate to the production environment; ensures modifications do not have a negative impact to other areas using the same reporting; assigns to appropriate report groups and responsibilities
Provides functional and technical support for performance measurement automation and data validation and integrity
Researches, defines and establishes processes and user procedures to document current business processes and best practices; updates procedures and processes as technology changes
Consults with and provides expert advice to city staff at all levels in IT support of business applications; provides technical expertise and recommend solutions to executive and management staff in support of the city's business goals
Depending on assignment, may lead, plan and distribute the work of project staff; provides guidance, monitors work progress and reviews work results. Ensures employees adhere to established work methods, techniques and schedules, and comply with applicable city and department policies, procedures, standards and specifications; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly
Depending on assignment, may act as first line supervisor for designated staff including interviewing and selecting job applicants, training, assigning and overseeing work, and establishing and evaluating appropriate performance standards in accordance with department objectives
Participates in the preparation and evaluation of requests for proposal for enterprise technology projects involving software. Evaluates proposals, participates in the selection, and recommends best course of action
Represents the city on state and local vendor customer advisory boards; recommends new functionality or changes to existing functionality to software vendor executives
Manages other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Business analysisServiceNowWorkflow designSystem configurationProject Management ProfessionalOracle applicationsData analysisTechnical supportLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

Four years of increasingly responsible administrative and analytical experience preferably within a local government environment
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in information systems, business administration, public administration or a related field
May substitute a combination of equivalent education and related experience
Professional certification in area of assignment is desirable
Possession of Project Management Professional certification, or equivalent certification, is desirable

Preferred

Two years of lead or supervisory experience is desirable

Benefits

Uniform Allowance
Retirement
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred Compensation Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Health & Educational Wellness Reimbursement
ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS
VACATION
HOLIDAY
SICK LEAVE
RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

Company

City of Las Vegas

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City of Las Vegas is constructing a world-class destination to exhibit the arts, culture, entertainment, and medicine.

H1B Sponsorship

City of Las Vegas has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.87M
Key Investors
AmeriCorps Public Allies
2023-07-03Grant· $0.87M

Leadership Team

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Katherine Duncan
CEO
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Aravind Yelamanchili
Information Technology Business Partner
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