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Working Title: IT Busines Analyst
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Join the 2,500+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB). MNIT MMB supports critical business operations for the State of Minnesota, including enterprise human resources and payroll, state employee insurance, and benefits administration. The team also provides the technical expertise necessary to manage the state budget and provide economic forecasts to policymakers.
Job Summary
The PeopleSoft Business Systems Analyst at MMB works as a liaison between IT and business stakeholders to understand the structure, policies and operations of an organization and to be able to recommend solutions that enable projects to be successful and goals to be met. The Business Systems Analyst primarily focuses on analyzing business activities and presenting the findings for analysis of solutions to purchase, implement, or develop. The Business Systems Analyst works with development team members by collaborating on the development, testing, deployment, and adoption of solutions. The Business Analyst also communicates and consults with system user populations concerning system changes and implementation planning for changes and releases. The Level 3 Business Analyst partners with ITS 4 and ITS 5 Business Analysts to get advanced coaching including learning detailed Peoplesoft functionality, technical skills, BSA best practices and process, and following suggested learning curriculum and training paths.
The incumbent will participate in and practice: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring; Elicitation; Requirements gathering session to analyze, define and document business processes, Management and Communication; Enterprise Analysis; Requirements Analysis, data management systems and development of specifications for technology initiatives; and Solution Assessment and Validation using industry best practices for, and generally accepted standards outlined in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) (or equivalent industry standards and best practices) and by MNIT.
This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experienceperforming IT business analysis functions.
Experience must also demonstrate:
A master's degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR a related bachelor's degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR a related associate's degree substitutes for one (1) year.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services thata successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Michele Lamm at michele.lamm@state.mn.us .
Connect 700 Program
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kristen Haider at kristen.haider@state.mn.us .
Veterans
To be considered for any Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application.
RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must:
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS : Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you:
Current State Employees
About Minnesota IT Services
Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.
Job Details
Working Title: IT Busines Analyst
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 12/20/2023
- Closing Date: 01/02/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
- Division/Unit:Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $29.83 - $49.03 / hourly; $62,285 - $102,374 / annually
- Job Class Option: Business Analyst
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: Yes #LI-Remote
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Join the 2,500+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB). MNIT MMB supports critical business operations for the State of Minnesota, including enterprise human resources and payroll, state employee insurance, and benefits administration. The team also provides the technical expertise necessary to manage the state budget and provide economic forecasts to policymakers.
Job Summary
The PeopleSoft Business Systems Analyst at MMB works as a liaison between IT and business stakeholders to understand the structure, policies and operations of an organization and to be able to recommend solutions that enable projects to be successful and goals to be met. The Business Systems Analyst primarily focuses on analyzing business activities and presenting the findings for analysis of solutions to purchase, implement, or develop. The Business Systems Analyst works with development team members by collaborating on the development, testing, deployment, and adoption of solutions. The Business Analyst also communicates and consults with system user populations concerning system changes and implementation planning for changes and releases. The Level 3 Business Analyst partners with ITS 4 and ITS 5 Business Analysts to get advanced coaching including learning detailed Peoplesoft functionality, technical skills, BSA best practices and process, and following suggested learning curriculum and training paths.
The incumbent will participate in and practice: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring; Elicitation; Requirements gathering session to analyze, define and document business processes, Management and Communication; Enterprise Analysis; Requirements Analysis, data management systems and development of specifications for technology initiatives; and Solution Assessment and Validation using industry best practices for, and generally accepted standards outlined in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) (or equivalent industry standards and best practices) and by MNIT.
This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:
- Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependenciesin Saint Paul,Minnesota.
- Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experienceperforming IT business analysis functions.
Experience must also demonstrate:
- Ability to Analyze, define, and document requirements, issue analysis skills for PeopleSoft finance, HCM, ELM applications.
- Ability to work on projects that involves multiple stakeholders and IT functions
- Business Analysis experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as PeopleSoft Finance, HCM and ELM.
- 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 master's degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR a related bachelor's degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR a related associate's degree substitutes for one (1) year.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field
- Experience with at least one application development methodology of Waterfall, Hybrid, or Agile (Scrum/Kanban).
- Basic experience with PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM)
- Basic Experience with PeopleSoft HCM, FMS, ELM
- Experience with Software release management
- Experience gathering and communicating business needs and functional requirements via one or more of the following: High Level Requirements, Use Cases, Test Cases, Specifications, User Stories, Business Process Models, UML Diagrams, and Wireframes
- Experience with application or interface accessibility guidelines
- Experience in providing end user support.
- Ability to communicate clearly, present complex information to users in a comprehensive style, and translate technical and system information for non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team with lead work and mentoring skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently, define problems as they arise, and recommend alternative solutions.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills in problem definition, information gathering and research, alternatives analysis, applying creative solutions to unique and/or immediate problems, and appropriate resolution implementation.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services thata 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
- Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Michele Lamm at michele.lamm@state.mn.us .
Connect 700 Program
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kristen Haider at kristen.haider@state.mn.us .
Veterans
To be considered for any Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application.
RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must:
- Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
- Meet all of the RSV criteria.
- Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us .
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS : Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you:
- Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
- Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
- Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
- You must submit all documentation by the closing date to: MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us .
Current State Employees
- Bidders: This vacancy is open for bids and all qualified applicants simultaneously. This vacancy will be filled in accordance with applicable union contract provisions. Current employees of Minnesota IT Services who are currently in anInformation Technology Specialist 3, Business Analystposition and who are eligible to bid and apply within the seven (7) day bidding period will be considered prior to filling the position via other means.
- Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.
About Minnesota IT Services
Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.
