Business Systems Analyst: Central Administration #00640

Title: Business Systems Analyst: Central Administration #00640

State Role Title:Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $87689 - $144685

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst to join our data analytics team as well as work on other types of analysis projects. Collaborates with business stakeholders to solicit and write requirements and system specifications for the data warehouse platform. Works closely with our end users analysts and IT teams. Tests and validates data. Educates and trains business partners and clients to use analytical tools. Develops detailed knowledge and functional area expertise of business processes. Participates in teams and maintains positive professional relationships with colleagues and customers. Ensures compliance with the VITA project management standards and procedures for development enhancement and deployment of applications developed or procured by ITU to deliver services that satisfy user requirements and ITU established standards. Demonstrates initiative timeliness professional self-development strong oral and written communications skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable experience in a business analysis role working in the information technology area. Experience writing requirements/specifications for at least one of the following deliverables: Reports Business Intelligence Analytic Dashboards Integrations.
SQL experience and demonstrated knowledge of SQL. Knowledge and experience with at least one of the following tools: MicroStrategy Business Objects Tableau Dossier SAS Microsoft Power BI. Experience creating and managing a requirements traceability matrix. Demonstrated skill in requirements solicitation techniques. Experience with data analysis and data profiling to discover patterns meaningful relationships anomalies and trends.
Experience documenting test cases test steps and results. Experience testing and validating data for analytical systems reports integrations and user experience. Expert and applied skill in negotiation facilitation consensus building and options exploration.
General understanding of relational database and data warehousing concepts. Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business users in a clear and concise manner. Experience training end users how to use analytical solutions and drive user adoption.

Additional Considerations

Hands on experience with reporting tools. Experience working on teams using a variety of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes including Waterfall Kanban Agile and Iterative. Expertise in designing tests with automated tools. Knowledge of statistical analysis. Project management experience.

Understanding of relational and dimensional modeling

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Drivers License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers Probation Officers Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or rsum for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or rsum.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone:

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RSUMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.