5451 - Business Systems Analyst I

JOB Salary Grade: 12The Information Technology Department (ITD) is seeking a Business Systems Analyst I (BSA) to become a member of our customer service delivery model and join a team of BSAs supporting the Information Technology Department.
This role involves close cooperation and coordination across the entire IT Department, with a particular focus on working with technical and non-technical resources in the analysis of processes, communication across IT, non-technical users, and leadership in the implementation of processes or applications.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, thorough with attention to detail, enthusiastic, always learning, and keen to work effectively with technical specialists, business specialists, and customers.
ITD offers an opportunity to utilize your skills, build new ones, work in a team environment, and advance your career.
You bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a desire to get better every day, as well as to make a difference in your community by supporting the mission of the Pima County Government.
This position is onsite with the possibility of working remotely part-time or taking advantage of a 9-80 work schedule after six (6) months of initial probation.
In applying for this position, pay particular attention to the Preferred Qualifications that follow.
Be specific in communicating how you meet those preferred qualifications.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
) Evaluates objectives to determine business process and system needs for a department's single-focus project;Documents processes, creates visual models and charts for clear understanding of business needs and project objectives;Develops business case and cost/benefit analysis for proposed solutions of single focus projects;Assists a team in developing solutions for business process that involve multiple departments and/or cross-functional platforms;Assists in developing resolutions to project-related communication and process issues;Conducts meetings with client groups and prepares presentations on proposed solutions;Develops written communications and documents related to business processes and solutions;Conducts research of potential solutions, presents alternate solutions when needed, and analyzes software and hardware requirements of proposed solutions;Works with ITD management to determine scope of project and priorities, reports on project progress to both the department and ITD management;Prepares test cases for evaluation and participates in User Acceptance Testing (UAT);Coordinates the implementation of project solutions with affected departments and/or elected officials;Performs data analysis, produces reports using SQL queries, and performs systems administration such as installation and migration of software between servers.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Knowledge of: office productivity, programming, and email tools;principles and techniques of systems analysis and design;principles of systems thinking;business application software relevant to functional area;hardware and software evaluation;principles of data analysis;concepts and application of business intelligence, analytics, and data warehousing;operating principles, capabilities & limitations of hardware, software, and database systems;effective teamwork behaviors;industry security standards and procedures.
Skill in: written and verbal communications for business and technical audiences;operating as a member of a team;facilitation and elicitation practices for requirements gathering;problem-solving and troubleshooting;process analysis and optimization;documentation and specification;visual modeling;resolution of conflicting goals and objectives;application of project methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, etc.
;understanding systems environment (server, database, web server, browser, and associated hardware);creating SQL queries and associated reports and visualizations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.