Sr. Business System Analyst
Sr. Business System Analyst
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Senior Business System Analyst
VTAs Technology Team seeks a Senior Business Systems Analyst to support Workday Application Platform. The analyst will be primarily responsible for performing business analysis solution deployment and being the technical liaison between business units and our extended Technology Team. This position focuses on supporting business solutions within Workday and interfaces between Workday and other applications. We look forward to you joining our team!
The Division
The Technology Department strives to provide the highest quality technology-based services and solutions in the most cost-effective manner to facilitate the needs of our customers within VTA and the customers VTA serves.DefinitionUnder direction the Senior Business Systems Analyst leads and participates in the work of staff in performing applications support in designing implementing and maintaining VTA applications and systems including VTAs Enterprise Resource Planning system Electronic Documents Management System and other business systems.Distinguishing CharacteristicsThis is the advanced journey-level in the Business Systems Analyst series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes in this series by the level of responsibility assumed in-depth knowledge about the business area and complexity of the duties Senior Business Systems Analyst performs project lead functions including assigning work delegating assignments and reviewing the work of others.Incumbents at this level perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes in this series including serving as project lead over staff responsible for designing installing configuring maintaining and supporting computer applications or modules of the application and systems. Incumbents at this level are fully trained in all procedures related to their assigned area of classification implements solutions related to applications used in VTAs functional areas with a strong emphasis on process and flow design custom functionality and maintaining systems.
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst (Sr. BSA) who has strong Workday Applications experience. As an integral part of our organization the ideal candidate will possess a unique set of skills and qualities that align with our businesss dynamic and evolving needs.
Preferred Technology knowledge and experience:
Workday Core Financials knowledge of the entire end-to-end accounting business processes such as order-to-pay grant management and project control.
Workday Procurement Module manage material/non material purchase order.
Workday Prism Analytics Enterprise manage financial reporting
We are looking for a person with a great attitude flexibility thrives in a fast-paced environment and can easily adapt to changing priorities. The ideal candidate has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
About VTAThe Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area VTA is Santa Clara Countys authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus) congestion management transportation-related funding highway design and construction real estate and transit-oriented development and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local state and federal partners VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable accessible community-focused transportation options that are innovative environmentally responsible and promote the vitality of our region.
VTA provides bus light rail and paratransit services as well asparticipatesas a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain Capitol Corridor and the Altamont Corridor Express.
VTA provides these services throughout the county including Campbell Cupertino Gilroy Los Altos Los Altos Hills Los Gatos Milpitas Monte Sereno Morgan Hill Mountain View Palo Alto San Jose Santa ClaraSaratogaand Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County.
As we continue to implement ourVTA Forward Plan we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.For more information about our VTA Forward Plan visit: Workplace Certification Program (FFWCP)
The County of Santa Clara FFWCP recognizes VTA as a business that creates supportive workplaces for employees and their families.
Family-friendly workplaces improve health outcomes and job satisfaction for employees and increase work productivity and retention for employers. Employers can create a family-friendly workplace by meeting and exceeding state and federal employment laws relating to parental leave lactation accommodation and work/family balance.
Essential Job Functions
- Typical Tasks
- Leads and participates in the work of staff in managing projects developing and enhancing system applications for an assigned division;
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships and works extensively with VTA Management VTA Business Process Owners and system Super Users in developing and enhancing information systems solutions;
- Trains customers staff and others as needed in a formal setting in a group or one-on-one;
- Administers a variety of actions to one or more modules of the Enterprise Resource Planning system (SAP) or Electronic Documents Management System (EDMS) or construction applications (such as Contract Manager P6 Projectwise Citicube etc.) or other VTA applications or Reporting Services;
- Reviews and evaluates work products methods and procedures and identifies and resolves problems;
- Defines customer business needs manages client expectations and identifies alternative approaches and cost-benefits of automating of customer functions to assist in meeting the clients overall business goals;
- When assigned to a project develops the scope of work for new or upgrade solutions and works with Contracts and Materials Management (CAMM) department during the Request for Proposal (RFP) and contracting phases of the process;
- Consults with customers to present proposals to senior management and assists in developing capital packages;
- Consults and facilitates with department representatives to solicit departmental technology needs and requirements as well as resolving problems with applications;
- Serves as a single point of contact for the user community in the assigned division and assumes responsibility for the delivery of technology services;
- Maintains technical and functional competency in the applications utilized by the assigned department;
- Reviews analyzes and approves program designs operational characteristics user interfaces reporting systems and data conversion methods;
- Reduces design projects into component analytical tasks;
- Develops detailed workflow system training and process requirements;
- Prepares final systems design and documentation and user documentation necessary for programming;
- Oversees the installation and updates of application packages data base development tools and other related elements;
- Defines and manages project scope deliverables schedules cost estimates and task lists;
- Performs development review and selection tasks related to Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications;
- Communicates project status resolving project issues problems and changes;
- Manages and tracks projects from initiation to successful completion;
- Establishes and maintains relationships at all levels of the assigned organization;
- Manages projects using VTA personnel consultants and vendors as needed;
- Communicates with vendors of application software;
- May be required to monitors project expenditures recommending adjustments as necessary;
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Employment StandardsSufficient training education and experience to demonstrate possession of the required technical and project management knowledge skills and abilities.Development of the required knowledge skills and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in information systems computer science or related field and four (4) years of responsible experience developing designing and/or maintaining major components of a comprehensive information system including evaluation analysis and input to the software modules of an Enterprise Resource Planning System or other application system. (Additional applicable experience with applications and systems support design and maintenance substitutes for college on a year for year basis.) Incumbents must demonstrate substantial experience in an SAP environment and/or Electronic Documents Management System and/or Operations system (such as Trapeze BDT ACS) or Construction and CMP solutions.
A VTA employee designated as a Business Process Owner and/or Super User with four (4) years of experience in that capacity in addition to performing and leading others in system upgrades and demonstrated technical coursework in SAP or systems used at VTA meets the minimum qualifications for this classification. Experience with transit/transportation-related applications is desirable. Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of:
- Extensive knowledge of at least one and a basic understanding of other Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP) system modules (such as Funds Management Materials Management Projects Systems Finance) Reporting Services Electronic Documents Management System and SharePoint or Construction or CMP systems (such as Contract Management Construction Scheduling Document Management Traffic Modeling or Records Management);
- Systems analysis and design principles and procedures;
- Principles potentials and limitations of electronic data processing equipment;
- Relational database design implementation maintenance and integration techniques to provide integrity accuracy security and performance efficiency;
- Project procurement process in the public sector;
- Management of vendors and consultants;
- Principles and practices of lead supervision and training;
- Computer programming on-line programming and programming documentation principles and techniques;
- Work planning and project management techniques.
Ability to:- Evaluate processes proposed for business systems and enterprise systems modules determine impact and make decisions for recommended solutions and changes;
- Manage multiple projects involving personnel from multiple departments as well as consultants and vendors;
- Multitask with a strong attention to detail and shift from one project to another when priorities change;
- Develop Crystal and/or Oracle and/or SQL and/or ACCESS or equivalent reports;
- Develop relationships with the user community;
- Analyze design program install and maintain complex computer systems;
- Prepare and present comprehensive and clear reports and recommendations;
- Lead and direct the work of subordinate personnel;
Please read this job announcement in its entirety before applying. We recommend printing or saving a copy for future reference.
To be considered applications must be submitted online through the Human Resources department by the posted deadline. If the job posting is listed as continuous we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as the posting may close without prior notice. Once your application is submitted you will receive an immediate email confirmation.
Important: Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment. We do not accept paper applications resumes Job Interest Notification Cards or incomplete/unsubmitted applications in place of a fully completed application.
Communication & Contact Information
All updates regarding your applicationincluding notices for testing and interviewswill be sent via email. Be sure to select email as your preferred method of communication and maintain a valid up-to-date email address. Applicants are also responsible for keeping their phone numbers and mailing addresses current in their online profiles.
Due to the high volume of applications we are unable to provide individual updates. Please check your application status through your online account. For technical support contact NEOGOV at Monday through Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (PST) excluding holidays.
Application Review & Processing
All current and prior relevant work experienceincluding experience with VTAmust be fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. Entries such as see resume are not acceptable. Incomplete or improperly completed applications may be rejected even if you meet the minimum qualifications.
While you are welcome to upload a resume it does not substitute for completing the online application in full. Be sure that your application accurately reflects the education and experience necessary for the position.
Applications are reviewed throughout the recruitment process to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Meeting these minimums or advancing through any stage does not guarantee further consideration. Any misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications experience education or training may result in disqualification and/or exclusion from future employment opportunities with VTA.- Train customers staff and others as needed;
- Independently perform the most difficult design and programming activities assigned;
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Prioritize complex and demanding workloads;
- Work with assigned division management on priorities and program definition;
- Keep current with changes within functional area such as methods practices and technology;
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Organize work and manage time effectively.
Tentative Oral Panel:
Week of Oct 27-31Conditions of Employment
Final candidates must successfully complete a Livescan background checkreference checks verification of education or certifications and a criminal history review before appointment.
Eligibility List
The established Eligible List from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies andadditionalvacancies that may occur. Eligible Lists typicallyremainin effect for six (6) months. However Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment.
Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations
VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment and examination process. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at or emailat least five business days before the test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employeeson the basis ofage ancestry color marital status mental or physical disability genetic information national origin immigration status political affiliation race religion creed sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation pregnancy medical condition disabled veteran or veteran status etc.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
