Business Systems Analyst I

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Social Services

Job Classification Title

Business Systems Analyst I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC16

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The North Carolina Child Support program operates in accordance with Public Law 93-647 North Carolina General Statutesand federal regulations. North Carolina Child Support Services utilizes a statewide case management and financial system known as the Automated Collection and Tracking System (ACTS). This position will work within the Systems and User Support Unit also known as the Functional Team for the North Carolina Child Support Services central office in Raleigh North Carolina. The Functional Team consists of six Business Analysts and one Business Services Coordinator.

Job responsibilities include the following:

System User Support: Work with a team of child support and IT professionals to research and test systems when issues arise with programs including ACTS the federal Office or Child Support Enforcements Child Support Portal the North Carolina Child Support Portal or the North Carolina child support website.
System Enhancement and Modification: Lead or participate in business requirement gathering sessions develop and document business requirements design new programs analyze and modify existing system applications draft system specifications lead and participate in system changes draft test plans and conduct testing for all system enhancements and modifications of the child support system and other integrated programs ensuring that the changes meet state and federal standards.
Development and Testing: Participate in User Acceptance Testing for all modifications and enhancements to the child support system. Participate in and provide needed support in the development and testing of data warehouse and other systems that interface with the child support program including the research and testing of web related production support call tickets and using
system ticketing software.
Planning: Participate in planning with partners technical leads and organizational unit management. Conduct planning sessions with partners and the team for specific modifications and enhancements to intricate applications; provide status reporting.
Agile Methodology: Moderate document and lead development of User Stories as Product Owner for Agile projects; Manage Product backlog and refinement of User Stories.
Quality Assurance: Monitor work efforts for quality assurance and ensure adherence to procedures.
System Performance: Conduct performance monitoring to identify and correct avoidable production interruption.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $55823 - $97689

Recruitment Range: $55823 - $60976

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.

• Experience working in all aspects of the NC Child Support Program or other social service programs
• Demonstrated skills in researching analyzing and interpreting Federal and State laws
• Proven experience using the Automated Collection and Tracking System (ACTS) or other automated system
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

This position is funded in part through federal funds.

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

The Division of Social Services provides direct services that address issues of poverty family violence and exploitation. We aim to prevent abuse neglect and exploitation of vulnerable citizens and promote self-reliance and self-sufficiency for individuals and families.

Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
  • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  Minimum Education and Experience

  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  Bachelors degree from appropriately accredited institution in a discipline related to the area of assignment with two years of programmatic experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Edward Christopher Raube

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