Minnesota Staffing
IT Senior Business Analyst - ITS5
Minnesota Staffing, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
IT Senior Business Analyst
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5 Agency: Minnesota IT Services Location: St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Closing Date: 09/03/2025 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services Division/Unit: Department of Public Safety/Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $39.14 - $66.92 / hourly; $81,724 - $139,728 / annually Job Class Option: Business Analyst Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) within the Department of Public Safety (DPS). MNIT BCA provides comprehensive IT operations and support services, custom application development, and dedicated business-specific support functions for investigative and specialized law enforcement services. You will support an agency that partners with law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice agencies to prevent and solve crimes. As the IT Senior Business Analyst in the Minnesota Justice Information Systems (MNJIS) department, you will perform business analysis functions using a set of tasks and techniques to act as a liaison among stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies and operations at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). You will recommend solutions that enable projects to successfully meet business goals. This includes facilitating and participating in discovery sessions, conducting requirements gathering sessions to analyze, define and document business requirements and processes, identifying software requirements, working with data management systems, and developing specifications for technology initiatives. In addition, you will work with Product Owners on backlog management and creation of epics and user stories for Agile Scrum development teams. You may also perform in a Scrum Master role from time to time. The MNJIS department supports several different business areas, each with their own unique business values and needs. This position requires an employee to be onsite at 1430 Maryland Ave E, St Paul, Minnesota three (3) days per week, with the opportunity to work from a telework location on other days. Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions. Experience must include: Working as a Business Analyst on Agile project/product teams managing product backlogs, writing epics and user stories, leading story refinement, and working closely with Product Owners and development teams. Analyzing, defining and documenting requirements for object oriented applications, relational databases, complex queries, interfaces, extraction processes, reports, and dashboards using multi-system data. Leading the design and implementation for multi-faceted, complex, application development projects involving multiple stakeholders and IT functions. Conducting technical system analysis, system integration analysis, and data analysis, including activities for data mapping, migrations, and modeling. 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. A masters degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelors degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associates degree substitutes for one (1) year. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in an environment with strict regulatory, security, and compliance requirements such as Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice systems. Proficient with or able to quickly learn systems, software, methodologies, and processes used by the organization, for example Scrum, Kanban, Jira, project management tools, etc. Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills in problem definition, information gathering and research, and alternative solutions analysis. Conceptual thinking: able to see a problem from different perspectives, apply creative solutions to unique or immediate problems, and recommend the best solution. Ability to communicate clearly, present complex information to users in a comprehensive style, and translate technical and system information for non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership skills including mentoring and coaching experience that enables learning and change to take place. Advanced facilitation skills that demonstrate preparedness, flexibility, active listening, time management, and the ability to negotiate. Additional Requirements It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following: SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only) Criminal History Check Reference Check Social Security and Address Verification Education Verification CJIS Background Check Drug screen Other legally required checks Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5 Agency: Minnesota IT Services Location: St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Closing Date: 09/03/2025 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services Division/Unit: Department of Public Safety/Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $39.14 - $66.92 / hourly; $81,724 - $139,728 / annually Job Class Option: Business Analyst Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) within the Department of Public Safety (DPS). MNIT BCA provides comprehensive IT operations and support services, custom application development, and dedicated business-specific support functions for investigative and specialized law enforcement services. You will support an agency that partners with law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice agencies to prevent and solve crimes. As the IT Senior Business Analyst in the Minnesota Justice Information Systems (MNJIS) department, you will perform business analysis functions using a set of tasks and techniques to act as a liaison among stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies and operations at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). You will recommend solutions that enable projects to successfully meet business goals. This includes facilitating and participating in discovery sessions, conducting requirements gathering sessions to analyze, define and document business requirements and processes, identifying software requirements, working with data management systems, and developing specifications for technology initiatives. In addition, you will work with Product Owners on backlog management and creation of epics and user stories for Agile Scrum development teams. You may also perform in a Scrum Master role from time to time. The MNJIS department supports several different business areas, each with their own unique business values and needs. This position requires an employee to be onsite at 1430 Maryland Ave E, St Paul, Minnesota three (3) days per week, with the opportunity to work from a telework location on other days. Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions. Experience must include: Working as a Business Analyst on Agile project/product teams managing product backlogs, writing epics and user stories, leading story refinement, and working closely with Product Owners and development teams. Analyzing, defining and documenting requirements for object oriented applications, relational databases, complex queries, interfaces, extraction processes, reports, and dashboards using multi-system data. Leading the design and implementation for multi-faceted, complex, application development projects involving multiple stakeholders and IT functions. Conducting technical system analysis, system integration analysis, and data analysis, including activities for data mapping, migrations, and modeling. 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. A masters degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelors degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associates degree substitutes for one (1) year. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in an environment with strict regulatory, security, and compliance requirements such as Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice systems. Proficient with or able to quickly learn systems, software, methodologies, and processes used by the organization, for example Scrum, Kanban, Jira, project management tools, etc. Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills in problem definition, information gathering and research, and alternative solutions analysis. Conceptual thinking: able to see a problem from different perspectives, apply creative solutions to unique or immediate problems, and recommend the best solution. Ability to communicate clearly, present complex information to users in a comprehensive style, and translate technical and system information for non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership skills including mentoring and coaching experience that enables learning and change to take place. Advanced facilitation skills that demonstrate preparedness, flexibility, active listening, time management, and the ability to negotiate. Additional Requirements It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following: SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only) Criminal History Check Reference Check Social Security and Address Verification Education Verification CJIS Background Check Drug screen Other legally required checks Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.