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IT Business Analyst
Company Name: 
Minnesota IT Services
Contact: 

If you have questions about the position, contact Delva Lilic at delva.lilic@state.mn.us and reference Job ID 75176.

Date Posted: 
Saturday, March 23, 2024 to Monday, April 8, 2024
Job Description: 

As the IT Business Analyst, you will perform business analysis functions using a set of tasks and techniques to successfully act as a liaison among stakeholders in order 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. In particular, this includes participating in requirements gathering sessions to analyze, define and document business processes, software requirements, data management systems and development of specifications for technology initiatives. In addition, as the IT Business Analyst, you will work as a liaison between IT and business representatives, analyzing business activities and presenting the findings for analysis of solutions to purchase, implement, or develop. The Business 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. You will perform scoping and estimation for assigned projects which will include researching and recommending solutions as well as outlining costs, resources, and duration of efforts.

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 dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.
-Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
 

Requirements: 

This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions.

Experience must include:
-Experience analyzing, gathering, and communicating business/system requirements and related written project documentation.
-Experience scoping projects such as:
-Researching and recommending appropriate software solutions to meet the needs of the business.
-Identifying the estimated costs of the project including labor, hardware, and software.
-Estimating the duration of the project along with determining which resources will be needed and the level of effort for those resources.
-Experience with delivering custom developed systems for the business, implementing Custom Off the Shelf (COTS) solutions and/or Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for the business.
-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 may substitute for three years of experience, related Bachelor's degree may substitute for two years, or related Associate's degree may substitute for one year.

HOW TO APPLY
View the full posting details and apply online by midnight on 4/8/24: https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEA...