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State of Minnesota · 3 hours ago

IT Business Analyst - ITS3

Saint Paul, MN

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$32.89/hr - $54.06/hr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Perform IT business analysis functions supporting development of IT projects.

Act as a liaison among stakeholders to understand the structure, policies, and operations of an organization to document requirements and recommend solutions.

Work as a liaison between IT and business representatives, analyzing business activities and presenting findings for analysis of solutions to purchase, implement, or develop.

Collaborate with development team members to ensure a common understanding of business and solution requirements.

Communicate and consult with system user populations concerning system changes and implementation planning for changes releases.

Qualification

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IT business analysisHigh-level RequirementsTest CasesUser StoriesBusiness Process ModelsWireframesQuality functional testingIIBA CCBA certificationTechnical specifications documentationSoftware requirements documentationSystem/application configurationsSystem prototypingData modelingSoftware developmentApplication/network architectureCustomer service skillsTest plans reviewUAT managementCriminal Justice knowledge

Required

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions.

Experience gathering and communicating business needs and functional requirements using one or more of the following: High-level Requirements, Use Cases, Test Cases, User Stories, Business Process Models, Wireframes.

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines, work independently, and define problems as they arise.

Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.

Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.

Preferred

Ability to present complex information to users in a comprehensive style, translate technical and system information for non-technical stakeholders, and proven ability to collaborate/work effectively as part of a team.

Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills sufficient to participate in discussions among system users, representatives from other state agencies and partner agencies, as well as other IT staff on highly complex and sometimes very sensitive issues.

Ability to oversee quality functional testing, review test plans, and manage UAT.

Business analysis experience sufficient to qualify for IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) CCBA (Certification of Competency in Business Analysis) exam or currently CCBA certified.

Experience working with IT to document technical specifications, and software requirements.

Experience/background with system/application configurations, system prototyping, data modeling, software development, and/or application/network architecture.

Familiarity with the Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care