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Business Analyst
DOB develops, negotiates, and implements one of the largest government budgets in the country, which provides the fiscal roadmap for State programs, policies, and services. DOB's fast paced, dynamic environment requires rapid response to new initiatives while delivering continual improvement to existing processes. Our Data and Technology Office (DTO) supports DOB by working with DOB units, the Office of Information Technology, and other stakeholders to provide Business Analysis, Project Management, Data Analysis, and Application Support across a wide variety of critical business and programmatic efforts by: Managing and prioritizing a wide variety of business and process improvement technology efforts. Optimizing operations through more effective use of technology. Encouraging a data-driven culture by promoting the use of data and analytics in decision-making. Continually improving and innovating agency operations by evaluating current norms and recommending changes. Supporting development and implementation of the New York State budget. Providing relevant budget data to New Yorkers and other interested stakeholders. We are seeking creative problem solvers and analytical thinkers with a background in Business Analysis and Project Management to join our team. Candidates will enjoy a close working relationship with their peers to develop solutions and manage projects. The ideal candidate will enjoy the freedom to work on solving problems in innovative ways. Candidates can expect access to a wide array of professional and career development opportunities. Responsibilities Using the full range of business analytics and project management processes, tools, and techniques, the successful candidate will: Drive business process reengineering efforts by identifying and documenting as-is and to-be processes, performing fit-gap analysis, and identifying possible process improvements including opportunities to leverage technology. Develop and implement a plan to achieve identified process improvements. Build relationships with various stakeholders to understand and document business needs, desired outcomes, elicit requirements, and to identify and assess risks. Ensure quality by validating and verifying requirements and deliverables throughout a project's life cycle. Provide accurate and timely communications to stakeholders to ensure expectations are understood and appropriately set. Facilitate meetings with stakeholders from various levels within DOB and across other agencies and organizations. Support ongoing enhancements to DOB's technology environment and applications. DOB seeks candidates who have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as outstanding written and oral communication abilities. Most candidates join our team through the Budget Fellow career track, which does not require a civil service exam. Starting salaries are based on education and experience: Budget Fellow I: Salary of $56,655. Requires a Bachelor's degree. Budget Fellow II: Salary of $63,180. Requires a Master's degree; OR, a Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience. Budget Fellow III: Salary of $67,119. Requires a Doctoral degree; OR, a Master's degree and one year of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience including one year of relevant experience. Minimum qualifications for our title series can be found on our Salaries and Career Paths page. Candidates for this position should demonstrate the following: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications. Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills. Experience analyzing problems, developing solutions, and presenting findings. Experience with software development and familiarity with software development lifecycles. All positions are located in Albany, NY, and weekly onsite work is required coupled with some remote work flexibility. Mandatory overtime may be required.
DOB develops, negotiates, and implements one of the largest government budgets in the country, which provides the fiscal roadmap for State programs, policies, and services. DOB's fast paced, dynamic environment requires rapid response to new initiatives while delivering continual improvement to existing processes. Our Data and Technology Office (DTO) supports DOB by working with DOB units, the Office of Information Technology, and other stakeholders to provide Business Analysis, Project Management, Data Analysis, and Application Support across a wide variety of critical business and programmatic efforts by: Managing and prioritizing a wide variety of business and process improvement technology efforts. Optimizing operations through more effective use of technology. Encouraging a data-driven culture by promoting the use of data and analytics in decision-making. Continually improving and innovating agency operations by evaluating current norms and recommending changes. Supporting development and implementation of the New York State budget. Providing relevant budget data to New Yorkers and other interested stakeholders. We are seeking creative problem solvers and analytical thinkers with a background in Business Analysis and Project Management to join our team. Candidates will enjoy a close working relationship with their peers to develop solutions and manage projects. The ideal candidate will enjoy the freedom to work on solving problems in innovative ways. Candidates can expect access to a wide array of professional and career development opportunities. Responsibilities Using the full range of business analytics and project management processes, tools, and techniques, the successful candidate will: Drive business process reengineering efforts by identifying and documenting as-is and to-be processes, performing fit-gap analysis, and identifying possible process improvements including opportunities to leverage technology. Develop and implement a plan to achieve identified process improvements. Build relationships with various stakeholders to understand and document business needs, desired outcomes, elicit requirements, and to identify and assess risks. Ensure quality by validating and verifying requirements and deliverables throughout a project's life cycle. Provide accurate and timely communications to stakeholders to ensure expectations are understood and appropriately set. Facilitate meetings with stakeholders from various levels within DOB and across other agencies and organizations. Support ongoing enhancements to DOB's technology environment and applications. DOB seeks candidates who have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as outstanding written and oral communication abilities. Most candidates join our team through the Budget Fellow career track, which does not require a civil service exam. Starting salaries are based on education and experience: Budget Fellow I: Salary of $56,655. Requires a Bachelor's degree. Budget Fellow II: Salary of $63,180. Requires a Master's degree; OR, a Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience. Budget Fellow III: Salary of $67,119. Requires a Doctoral degree; OR, a Master's degree and one year of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; OR, a Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience including one year of relevant experience. Minimum qualifications for our title series can be found on our Salaries and Career Paths page. Candidates for this position should demonstrate the following: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications. Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills. Experience analyzing problems, developing solutions, and presenting findings. Experience with software development and familiarity with software development lifecycles. All positions are located in Albany, NY, and weekly onsite work is required coupled with some remote work flexibility. Mandatory overtime may be required.