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The Ohio Digital Academy (ODA) is seeking two IT Business Analysts to join our July cohort! Selected analysts will join the OBM Requirements and Configuration Management (RACM) Team and will be learning relevant skills in PeopleSoft Financials technologies (SQL, reporting tools, testing, PeopleSoft configuration, PeopleSoft Image Upgrades, and migration/release management). This team performs the functional work to the following modules: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Commitment Control, Travel & Expense, Billing, eSettlements, and eSupplier. The RACM team research production support issues to find the root cause, provide solutions, writes functional design documents, and performs test validation.
As an emerging high-tech hub, Ohio is cultivating an innovation environment and skilled workforce primed to meet the advanced technology and cybersecurity needs of the state's public and private sector employers.
The Ohio Digital Academy seeks to create a technology workforce pipeline by training and employing early entrants to the industry and setting them on a path to careers for in-demand fields such as cybersecurity, coding, software engineering, user experience design, cloud engineering/architecture, and data analytics.
Selected analysts earn $25 an hour beginning the first day of employment and attend an intensive four-week training program that focuses on civil service training, leadership, technical training & exercises, and professional development within 30 days of hire.
In exchange for a three-year service commitment to the State of Ohio, analysts receive:
- Tuition or loan reimbursement of $20,000 or $40,000 (expenses must be from within one year of joining ODA or while in the program)
- Access to quality, competitive benefits as an employee of the State of Ohio
- Access to the Employee Development Fund, providing $4,500 annually for industry certifications & professional development
- On-the-job training and mentorship opportunities from industry professionals
- Private sector job placement upon completion of three-year service commitment with the State of Ohio
The Ohio Digital Academy is a division housed in the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) created and led by CyberOhio in collaboration with the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation (OWT).
What We Do:
The RACM Team at the Office of Budget and Management is responsible for providing functional IT support to the State of Ohio's Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS) Financial modules.
What You'll Do:
Under direct guidance and supervision, works toward acquiring the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform entry-level duties with the RACM Team:
Engage with customers to gather project requirements that facilitate design and integration.
Map and validate data.
Perform root cause analysis for help desk cases related to system problems or transactional issues.
Write SQL update statements to resolve issues and perform tests.
Conduct testing (System Acceptance Testing (SAT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Operational Readiness Testing (ORT).
As an ODA IT Business Analyst, you will be learning and working under the guidance of more experienced professionals. Your job duties will involve supporting them in various tasks while gaining hands-on experience and knowledge in the field of IT Business Analysis.
What's in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Minimum Qualifications
Prior or current experience, education, training, or certifications in Information Technology or related field.
Job Skills: Application Design, Information Technology, Interpreting Financial Statements, Accounting and Finance, Active Learning, Continuous Improvement, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving
Preferred Qualifications:
1 year experience or training in structured query language (SQL) programming
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge:
1. Database management systems
2. Database programming
3. Business process improvement
Skills:
4. PeopleSoft Financials technologies (SQL, reporting tools, testing, PeopleSoft configuration, PeopleSoft Image Upgrades, and migration/release management)
5. Microsoft Office Suite
6. Critical Thinking
7. Problem Solving
8. Programming
9. Systems Analysis
Abilities:
10. Interpret a variety of instructions in written or oral form
11. Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
12. Deal with many variables & determine specific action
13. Proofread technical materials, recognize errors & make corrections
14. Use proper research methods in gathering data
15. Gather, collate & classify information
16. Listen & respond effectively to external & internal customer questions & concerns.
