IT Business Systems Analyst Senior

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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 and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants

The Police Technology Unit is in search of a highly motivated, inquisitive, ambitious and mentoring, IT Business System Analyst Senior to support the Austin Police Department ( APD ) and it’s internal and external partners to strategically analyze Information Technology requests. Work product will involve collaboration with stakeholders to assess new technology and legacy systems to identify opportunities for improved business processes and sustainable future systems. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about evidence-based decision-making, who are effective communicators and relationship builders committed to the in-depth work required to drive lasting change within the APD .

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 the necessary requirements so that a solution can be identified to improve user experiences and business systems which ultimately benefit the City of Austin residents APD serves.
Responsibilities include documenting and translating findings into a business case, and user and technical requirements. The selected candidate will present findings to stakeholders and the APD leadership.
This position falls under a flexible work arrangement. The chosen candidate will adhere to a 50/50 in office/remote work model unless department operational need dictates otherwise.

* Top candidates will be required to complete an assessment as part of the interview process.

City of Austin Application:

A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.

CBI :

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Secondary Employment:

All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.

• APD must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD , as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.

Benefits:

Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click here to find more information.

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Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

EEO /AA statement:

The 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.

Pay Range
$37.14 - $47.35

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Flexible)
50/50 in-office/remote work schedule.
Job Close Date 09/19/2024 Type of Posting External Department Police Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4800 Shaw Lane Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience 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, leadership and executives.
• Experience with change management and business process reengineering.

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.

Partner with decision makers, system owners and end users to define business, financial and operations requirements and systems goals. Lead requirements gathering sessions to elicit requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to potential IT solutions. Create more complex models, use cases, process flows, specifications, diagrams and charts to provide direction to developers, designers, and vendors. Develop statement of work for use in requests for proposals. Evaluate compatibility and interoperability of commercial off-the-shelf or in-house technology systems. Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems. Perform cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in making IT business decisions. Conduct research on software and hardware products and technology services to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts. Write and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in IT applications across the organization. Coordinate and perform tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems, training and other post-implementation support.

Responsibilities - Supervisor 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 Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The IT Business Systems Analyst Senior position requires graduation from an accredited (4) four-year 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 these minimum qualifications for the position?

• Yes
• No

* 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 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, leadership and executives.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with change management and business process reengineering.
(Open Ended Question)


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