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Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-02527
Department: Employment Security Department
Division: Product, Planning & Performance
Opening Date: 03/05/2024
Closing Date: 3/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Our ideal candidate for the Senior Business Analyst - Finance Transformation, has a robust background in finance, and a special capacity to elicit business and technical requirements from a wide variety of stakeholders. They have expertise in complex planning, design, configuration, and documentation of accounting applications or other financial technology products, as well as the human processes that support them. They have experience moving low-technology and manual processes into modern, sophisticated systems and workflows - and have worked with the staff people making those transitions with kindness and understanding.
The successful candidate will have extensive professional expertise in system analysis and requirements specification with a deep understanding of web technologies, cloud applications, and interoperation with legacy systems. They will have shown the ability to quickly develop rapport with application developers and systems staff, as well as product owners and business subject matter experts. They will have a good reputation for the clarity and precision of their documentation. They will have success working within an agile development framework and be able to help others understand its benefits.
If you are ready to join a fast-growing and tightknit team of finance and technology professionals. And if you have a keen grasp of details and enjoy teasing out the simple hidden in the complex. If you find it hard to stop until you've made sense of things, until you've solved the puzzle. If you really care about having your solutions make people's lives better, more productive, and happier.Apply today! It begins with YOU!
Duties
As a Senior Business Analyst - Finance Transformation, you will support the strategic goals of the agency by identifying potential business challenges and opportunities, evaluating, and proposing potential solutions, and engaging in the work to implement them. You will work on multiple complex projects involving the enhancement and integration of various financial applications and systems, such as Dynamics AX, Microsoft SQL, and other platforms. You will also provide legislative support, quality assurance, and troubleshooting for our products! Why wait? Apply today!
Some of your duties may include:
Qualifications
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Desirable/Preferred Education, Experience or Certifications
Additional Requirement of Employment:
Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume with your through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.
Supplemental Information
drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.
Opportunity for All
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact or the
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
**This Organization Participates in E-Verify**
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-ti...
Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-02527
Department: Employment Security Department
Division: Product, Planning & Performance
Opening Date: 03/05/2024
Closing Date: 3/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Our ideal candidate for the Senior Business Analyst - Finance Transformation, has a robust background in finance, and a special capacity to elicit business and technical requirements from a wide variety of stakeholders. They have expertise in complex planning, design, configuration, and documentation of accounting applications or other financial technology products, as well as the human processes that support them. They have experience moving low-technology and manual processes into modern, sophisticated systems and workflows - and have worked with the staff people making those transitions with kindness and understanding.
The successful candidate will have extensive professional expertise in system analysis and requirements specification with a deep understanding of web technologies, cloud applications, and interoperation with legacy systems. They will have shown the ability to quickly develop rapport with application developers and systems staff, as well as product owners and business subject matter experts. They will have a good reputation for the clarity and precision of their documentation. They will have success working within an agile development framework and be able to help others understand its benefits.
If you are ready to join a fast-growing and tightknit team of finance and technology professionals. And if you have a keen grasp of details and enjoy teasing out the simple hidden in the complex. If you find it hard to stop until you've made sense of things, until you've solved the puzzle. If you really care about having your solutions make people's lives better, more productive, and happier.Apply today! It begins with YOU!
Duties
As a Senior Business Analyst - Finance Transformation, you will support the strategic goals of the agency by identifying potential business challenges and opportunities, evaluating, and proposing potential solutions, and engaging in the work to implement them. You will work on multiple complex projects involving the enhancement and integration of various financial applications and systems, such as Dynamics AX, Microsoft SQL, and other platforms. You will also provide legislative support, quality assurance, and troubleshooting for our products! Why wait? Apply today!
Some of your duties may include:
- Elicit business and technical requirements from product owner(s), key stakeholders, and subject matter experts (business and technical) using various techniques and tools.
- Lead requirements analysis and verification activities, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensive, traceable, feasible, unambiguous, and verifiable and that they conform to standards and the solution will meet customer needs and achieve business objectives.
- Translate business and technical requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria using Azure DevOps (ADO) or other software development collaboration platforms.
- Propose options for new product features and process improvements based on knowledge of the system and testing outcomes.
- Perform analysis of data migration by identifying appropriate database(s) or system(s) the data will be transferred to. Define the data requirements and data map the tables to ensure the data can be properly translated and converted.
- Lead in the independent determination and technical feasibility of highly complex solutions and the definition of system scope and objectives based on user defined needs.
- Lead, mentor and coach staff by providing advanced support in complex problem solving, work-related activities, answer questions, provide directions/guidance on how to approach the work assignment, and provide timely meaningful feedback in process improvement activities.
- Provide consultation and analysis for proposed legislative changes as well as state and federal audits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field and five (5) years of demonstrated experience of information technology experience such as; consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing, and/or maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, or network infrastructure equipment, directing projects, providing customer or technical support in information technology; or administering or supervising staff that performed work in any of these information technology disciplines.
OR
- A combination of education and/or relevant IT experience totaling nine (9) years.
AND
- Progressive experience in leading requirement elicitation and management of requirements, and documenting technical and functional requirements, software specifications and system diagrams.
- Progressive experience in and demonstrated aptitude for independently developing and monitoring highly technical system documentation standards.
- Progressive experience in and demonstrated ability to analyze highly complex, high visibility technical issues and requests, presenting concise, relevant, and well-documented findings in alignment with industry best practice as well as internal policy and procedures.
- Progressive experience in and demonstrated experience troubleshooting malfunctions and failures of highly complex applications and systems and participating in defining mitigation and resolution strategies.
- Progressive experience in, and demonstrated aptitude for, independently developing and maintaining process standards for system requirements and documentation in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes such as Waterfall, Agile or other methodologies and processes.
- Progressive experience in and demonstrated expert level aptitude for leading requirement elicitation and documentation standards in Agile development environments.
- Working-level technical consulting skill - provide long term strategic and change management consultation.
Desirable/Preferred Education, Experience or Certifications
- Broad IT domain experience in three or more of the following areas: Product Management, Applications Development, Enterprise Architecture, Vendor Management, Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, and Maintenance and Support.
- A valid Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Certification.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL, Dynamics AX, and other platforms that support the financial operations of government agencies.
- Demonstrated availability to access code and manage work items within ADO.
- Experience applying the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) techniques.
- Experience reading and analyzing legislative bills and communication of impacts to different levels of staff.
- Experience with IT project management.
- Experience working in an Agile Environment.
Additional Requirement of Employment:
- Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review.
- Position may require frequent and/or occasional travel to field offices within the state, and/or occasional travel for meetings and/or training.
Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume with your through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.
Supplemental Information
drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.
Opportunity for All
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact or the
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
**This Organization Participates in E-Verify**
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-ti...
