Minimum Qualifications
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus two (2) years of experience.
Experience may substitute for education for up to (4) years
Licenses or Certifications: None
Notes to Applicants
The Business Technology Services team is looking for a highly motivated, curious, self-driven IT Business System Analyst Senior to collaborate with the City’s Public Safety Agencies to strategically analyze their information technology requests. Work will involve collaborating with stakeholders to assess new ideas and legacy systems to identify opportunities for improved business experience and sustainable future systems. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about evidence-based decision-making, who are effective communicators and collaborators, and who are committed to the in-depth work required to drive lasting change within our Public Safety Agencies.
The top candidates will need to call upon their problem solving, multi-tasking, and organizational skills to identify the problem, evaluate the need, and elicit requirements so that a solution can be identified to improve City staff experiences and ultimately benefit residents served by staff.
Responsibilities include documenting and translating findings into a business case, and user and technical requirements. Selected candidate will present findings to stakeholders and Public Safety leadership.
This position is primarily remote, however, on-site presence is required as operational needs determine. Limited telework opportunities exist with supervisor approval.
About the Department: The City of Austin Communication and Technology Management ( CTM ) Department provides and empowers the City’s business partners and Austin’s residents, visitors and businesses with sustained, reliable, and efficient technology services, infrastructure, and telecommunications. By leveraging state-of-the-art tools, innovative methods, and strategic partnerships, we are at the center of shaping the City of Austin’s IT strategy.
Application Instructions:
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COMPLETE employment history including past job titles, employment dates and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions, responsibilities, and skills/abilities. A detailed and complete job application is required to help us determine base pay in the event you are selected for this position.
NOTE : A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be accepted or used to substitute for an incomplete job application. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted.
All interviews are being conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Skills Assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process. Post Interview Verification: If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employers, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the minimum or preferred qualifications and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.
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Pay Range
$37.14 - $49.71
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Must reside in Texas. This position is primarily remote, however, on-site presence is required as operational needs determine.
Job Close Date 07/02/2024 Type of Posting External Department Communications & Tech Mgmt Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6800 Burleson Road, Building 312, Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in gathering and documenting business and technical requirements for SaaS software implementations.
- Experience facilitating workshops and collaborative sessions to align stakeholders on project objectives and requirements.
- Experience delivering data-driven recommendations and presenting findings to varied audiences, including peers, stakeholders, and executives.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Partner with decision makers, system owners and end users to define business, financial and operations requirements and systems goals
2. Lead requirements gathering sessions to elicit requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to potential IT solutions
3. Create more complex models, use cases, process flows, specifications, diagrams and charts to provide direction to developers, designers, and vendors
4. Develop statement of work for use in requests for proposals
5. Evaluate compatibility and interoperability of commercial off-the-shelf or in-house technology systems
6. Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
7. Perform cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in making IT business decisions
8. Conduct research on software and hardware products and technology services to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts
9. Write and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in IT applications across the organization
10. Coordinate and perform tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems, training and other post-implementation support
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of concepts and principles of application programming, database and system design including Internet and network architectures
• Knowledge of legacy and web-based systems interfaces
• Knowledge of importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs and flow charts
• Knowledge of cost-benefit analysis and total cost of ownership modeling
• Skill in performing requirements development, process modeling, reporting and project management tools
• Skill in developing process models and data flow diagrams using industry-standard modeling techniques
• Ability to accurately identify/determine customer needs and take appropriate actions and/or steps to address identified needs
• Ability to recognize, value, and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals
• Ability to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of others and the organization through consistency and reliability
• Ability to give, receive, or share thoughts, ideas, perspective, and data to create shared understanding
• Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions for difficult or complex problems
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts
• Ability to view the big picture
• Ability to quickly become familiar with emerging technologies
• Ability to identify trends as well as isolated events
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the IT Business Systems Analyst Senior position are graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus two (2) years of experience. Experience may substitute for education for up to (4) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications?
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).
* Please describe your experience in gathering and documenting business and technical requirements for SaaS software implementations.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience facilitating workshops and collaborative sessions to align stakeholders on project objectives and requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience delivering data-driven recommendations and presenting findings to varied audiences, including peers, stakeholders, and executives.
(Open Ended Question)
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