King County
With a growing portfolio of property parcels and the development of new technology to support our work, King County’s Department of Assessments is looking for qualified applicants to apply for the Senior Business Systems Analyst position for our Property Tax Administration System (PTAS) development. This will include the ability to engage directly with project vendors, lead testing focus groups, and serve as a liaison between appraisal staff and other project stakeholders. Just like the industry leaders in our region, we are looking for action oriented, creative thinkers who can multi-task and bring their technical skills and desire for excellence to this role. This Term - Limited (TLT) position is integral to our development of the PTAS and our commitment to be one of
The Best Assessment Departments in North America.
The PTAS project is a highly complex, multi-year initiative to develop and configure the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365-F&O) platform to replace King County’s legacy property tax billing and collection system. The PTAS project will deliver a fully integrated assess-to-collect system to serve the needs of the County and its taxpayers for the next decade and beyond.
The Sr. BSA will analyze and document moderate to highly complex business processes and collaborate with stakeholders to implement the PTAS D365-F&O solution, including integrations with the Department of Assessments and other systems. The Sr. BSA will lead business planning activities to understand Treasury’s goals and vision and assist with the execution of the technology roadmap to support each phase of the software development life cycle.
Are You....
Willing to use your abilities to learn new skills
and tasks that a Business Analyst uses in their everyday work?
An action-oriented creative thinker with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills?
Passionate about testing and product improvement.
A
strong team leader
with collaboration and team-building skills and can you
motivate and lead change ?
Organized and attentive to detail with a
strong customer focus?
Technologically savvy ? Can you successfully use and learn new software applications?
A
Planner
and can you
manage your time as a project leader to maximize potential?
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS An award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments, with 210 employees and an annual budget of over $37 million, the department administers King County's property valuation and assessment process. The Assessor’s Office has a significant impact on the funding received each year by a wide range of important County public services. The agency uses innovative business intelligence tools and cutting-edge technology to be more efficient with current resources and provide value-added services to taxpayers. The Department of Assessments has collaborative partnerships with 150+ separate taxing districts and 39 cities. To learn more, please visit our website at: www.kingcounty.gov/Assessor.aspx:
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE As the only regional governments in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies and policies that promote fairness, justice and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. The selected candidate will integrate King County's Equity and Social Justice principles into the daily functions of this position.
The successful candidate will , at a
minimum
demonstrate
skill and ability
to:
Develop business partner relationships and define system scope and objectives based on the needs of business stakeholders, end user(s), and an understanding of the business processes.
Facilitate requirements gathering efforts and translate the requirements into functional design documents.
Work in collaboration with the Department of Assessments’ Product Owners to prioritize feature development to ensure that the product aligns with industry standards and business needs.
Assist and review the solution design for implementation readiness. Identify and resolve gaps or issues.
Assist Quality Assurance team with system test case development and ensure that test coverage contains the appropriate integration and process components. Assist with defect triaging and resolution.
Serve as the technical liaison between the business and technical development team to clarify functional requirements and business process.
Provide feedback and input on training materials and assist with change management solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Assessments’ Product Owner and technical team.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience working on large technology projects and collaborating with customers, business leaders, and development teams.
Experience in business process modeling, analysis, and functional design documentation.
Experience in leading quality assurance and user acceptance testing phases and coordinating environment readiness activities.
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle for both agile and waterfall methodologies.
Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills
Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work.
Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience implementing multi-million-dollar IT solutions for large government agencies with cross-functional teams.
Experience with Department of Assessments' accounting processes, or other similar accounting processes.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CE and Power Apps.
Experience or familiarity with Agile project management processes and tools, such as Azure DevOps and backlog refinement.
Experience with LEAN processes and principles
Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams, and other collaborative online tools.
Any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position, including:
Prior experience or knowledge of the Department of Assessments accounting systems and processes, or other similar technical accounting processes.
Prior experience or knowledge of software development
Prior experience or knowledge of project management
Any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference?
Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal, we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
A resume, cover letter, and answers to the supplemental questions that explain how your education and experience make you the best candidate for this position are required.
Please contact Richard Watson at 206-263-2356 or richard.watson@kingcounty.gov if you have any questions regarding this opportunity.
Our offices in the King Street Center Building operate under a fragrance and scent free policy. This policy is intended to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
This position is not represented.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.
NOTE:
Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
Employer King County
Address King Street Center 201 South Jackson Street Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Best Assessment Departments in North America.
The PTAS project is a highly complex, multi-year initiative to develop and configure the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365-F&O) platform to replace King County’s legacy property tax billing and collection system. The PTAS project will deliver a fully integrated assess-to-collect system to serve the needs of the County and its taxpayers for the next decade and beyond.
The Sr. BSA will analyze and document moderate to highly complex business processes and collaborate with stakeholders to implement the PTAS D365-F&O solution, including integrations with the Department of Assessments and other systems. The Sr. BSA will lead business planning activities to understand Treasury’s goals and vision and assist with the execution of the technology roadmap to support each phase of the software development life cycle.
Are You....
Willing to use your abilities to learn new skills
and tasks that a Business Analyst uses in their everyday work?
An action-oriented creative thinker with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills?
Passionate about testing and product improvement.
A
strong team leader
with collaboration and team-building skills and can you
motivate and lead change ?
Organized and attentive to detail with a
strong customer focus?
Technologically savvy ? Can you successfully use and learn new software applications?
A
Planner
and can you
manage your time as a project leader to maximize potential?
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS An award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments, with 210 employees and an annual budget of over $37 million, the department administers King County's property valuation and assessment process. The Assessor’s Office has a significant impact on the funding received each year by a wide range of important County public services. The agency uses innovative business intelligence tools and cutting-edge technology to be more efficient with current resources and provide value-added services to taxpayers. The Department of Assessments has collaborative partnerships with 150+ separate taxing districts and 39 cities. To learn more, please visit our website at: www.kingcounty.gov/Assessor.aspx:
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE As the only regional governments in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies and policies that promote fairness, justice and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. The selected candidate will integrate King County's Equity and Social Justice principles into the daily functions of this position.
The successful candidate will , at a
minimum
demonstrate
skill and ability
to:
Develop business partner relationships and define system scope and objectives based on the needs of business stakeholders, end user(s), and an understanding of the business processes.
Facilitate requirements gathering efforts and translate the requirements into functional design documents.
Work in collaboration with the Department of Assessments’ Product Owners to prioritize feature development to ensure that the product aligns with industry standards and business needs.
Assist and review the solution design for implementation readiness. Identify and resolve gaps or issues.
Assist Quality Assurance team with system test case development and ensure that test coverage contains the appropriate integration and process components. Assist with defect triaging and resolution.
Serve as the technical liaison between the business and technical development team to clarify functional requirements and business process.
Provide feedback and input on training materials and assist with change management solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Assessments’ Product Owner and technical team.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience working on large technology projects and collaborating with customers, business leaders, and development teams.
Experience in business process modeling, analysis, and functional design documentation.
Experience in leading quality assurance and user acceptance testing phases and coordinating environment readiness activities.
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle for both agile and waterfall methodologies.
Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills
Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work.
Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience implementing multi-million-dollar IT solutions for large government agencies with cross-functional teams.
Experience with Department of Assessments' accounting processes, or other similar accounting processes.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CE and Power Apps.
Experience or familiarity with Agile project management processes and tools, such as Azure DevOps and backlog refinement.
Experience with LEAN processes and principles
Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams, and other collaborative online tools.
Any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position, including:
Prior experience or knowledge of the Department of Assessments accounting systems and processes, or other similar technical accounting processes.
Prior experience or knowledge of software development
Prior experience or knowledge of project management
Any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference?
Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal, we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
A resume, cover letter, and answers to the supplemental questions that explain how your education and experience make you the best candidate for this position are required.
Please contact Richard Watson at 206-263-2356 or richard.watson@kingcounty.gov if you have any questions regarding this opportunity.
Our offices in the King Street Center Building operate under a fragrance and scent free policy. This policy is intended to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
This position is not represented.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.
NOTE:
Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
Employer King County
Address King Street Center 201 South Jackson Street Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
#J-18808-Ljbffr