State of Arizona
Overview
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY. Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. Job Title and Location
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) – Information Technology (IT) Unit 1400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually Grade: 26 Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received Job Summary
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Business Analyst with the Information Technology (IT) Unit. This position serves as the primary liaison between the Information Technology department and multiple business units. This position supports the organization’s key business processes and applications, recommends process redesign where applicable, and gathers and documents business requirements for large, complex projects. This position coordinates and oversees the work of multiple Business Analysts assigned to large, complex projects. Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following tiers: Business Analyst Senior (P4 – Senior Professional) Business Analyst Senior (P5 – Expert Professional) Business Analyst Senior (P6 – Pre-eminent Professional) Annual salary is commensurate with education and qualifications, ranging from $80,000 to $90,000. This position may require travel to various locations for off-site meetings, training or conferences. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Responsibilities
Acts as primary liaison between Information Technology department and multiple business units. Manages automated/manual system definition, design and implementation. Supports the organization’s key business processes and applications and recommends business process redesign where applicable. Gathers and documents business requirements for large, complex projects. Authors and publishes comprehensive written documentation for project development, federal investigations, and other projects assigned. Translates requirements into business, functional and use case documents for large, complex projects. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of methodologies and techniques for system analysis and design, business process modeling, requirements gathering, quality assurance, and software development. Knowledge of business analysis body of knowledge (BABOK). Skills in written and oral communication to convey a wide variety of information. Skills in customer service. Ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks. Ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations. Selective Preference(s)
Bachelor’s Degree and/or 5 years of experience in business analysis (or equivalent experience). PMI Certification a plus. Lean or Six-sigma certification a plus. Pre-Employment Requirements
Candidate shall have or meet the requirements to obtain prior to their first day of employment, a valid Level One Arizona fingerprint clearance card that meets DES requirements for a Level One card pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1969. Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Travel will be required for State business. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on State business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code [A.A.C.] R2-10-207.11). Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans 10 paid holidays per year Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program) Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly Deferred compensation plan Wellness plans Tuition Reimbursement Stipend Opportunities Infant at Work Program Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page. Retirement
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates. Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Myranda Carrasco at (623) 633-2767 or email myrandacarrasco@azdes.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (623) 633-2767 or email myrandacarrasco@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY. Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. Job Title and Location
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) – Information Technology (IT) Unit 1400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually Grade: 26 Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received Job Summary
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Business Analyst with the Information Technology (IT) Unit. This position serves as the primary liaison between the Information Technology department and multiple business units. This position supports the organization’s key business processes and applications, recommends process redesign where applicable, and gathers and documents business requirements for large, complex projects. This position coordinates and oversees the work of multiple Business Analysts assigned to large, complex projects. Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following tiers: Business Analyst Senior (P4 – Senior Professional) Business Analyst Senior (P5 – Expert Professional) Business Analyst Senior (P6 – Pre-eminent Professional) Annual salary is commensurate with education and qualifications, ranging from $80,000 to $90,000. This position may require travel to various locations for off-site meetings, training or conferences. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Responsibilities
Acts as primary liaison between Information Technology department and multiple business units. Manages automated/manual system definition, design and implementation. Supports the organization’s key business processes and applications and recommends business process redesign where applicable. Gathers and documents business requirements for large, complex projects. Authors and publishes comprehensive written documentation for project development, federal investigations, and other projects assigned. Translates requirements into business, functional and use case documents for large, complex projects. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of methodologies and techniques for system analysis and design, business process modeling, requirements gathering, quality assurance, and software development. Knowledge of business analysis body of knowledge (BABOK). Skills in written and oral communication to convey a wide variety of information. Skills in customer service. Ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks. Ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations. Selective Preference(s)
Bachelor’s Degree and/or 5 years of experience in business analysis (or equivalent experience). PMI Certification a plus. Lean or Six-sigma certification a plus. Pre-Employment Requirements
Candidate shall have or meet the requirements to obtain prior to their first day of employment, a valid Level One Arizona fingerprint clearance card that meets DES requirements for a Level One card pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1969. Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Travel will be required for State business. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on State business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code [A.A.C.] R2-10-207.11). Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans 10 paid holidays per year Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program) Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly Deferred compensation plan Wellness plans Tuition Reimbursement Stipend Opportunities Infant at Work Program Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page. Retirement
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates. Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Myranda Carrasco at (623) 633-2767 or email myrandacarrasco@azdes.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (623) 633-2767 or email myrandacarrasco@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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