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Company Name : State of Arizona
Location : Phoenix, AZ 85007
Position : BUSINESS ANALYST

Job Description : The Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services, seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Business Analyst with the Information Technology Administration. DAAS supports at-risk Arizonans to meet their basic needs and to live safely, with dignity and independence. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Arizonans.

You analyze system performance and business processes, provides technical support to the user community, tests and evaluates new functionality and enhancements and creates system documentation. You perform system maintenance on an on-going basis by evaluating system enhancement requests, submits requests to the system vendor and works through the project life cycle to ensure proper deployment to production. You communicate progress/outstanding issues to division leadership, and when applicable, policy and training representative, field staff, other divisions and external partners including contractors/vendors and community partners. You develop and maintain system documentation. You monitor system performance and troubleshoot problems/issues reported by user community to determine resolution. You create, maintain and interpret reports for field staff and all levels of management using SQL query development and database schema.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

This position works primarily from the successful candidate’s Arizona home office but occasional in-person attendance at the worksite location for mandatory meetings, trainings, etc. may be required. Worksite location: 1789 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

Job Duties:

Create and maintain stored procedures for daily, weekly and monthly ad-hoc reports. Develop SQL reports in Report Builder and make accessible to management for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and general program performance.
Document business & functional requirements relating to existing & new application systems. Ensure requirement statements are understandable to users and developers, and are consistent with development and platform standards. Coordinate business analysis project deliverables from inception to completion and monitor project progress to maintain clear focus on internal and external customer needs.
Produce software functional requirements specifications for developers and customers. Collect, create, and analyze appropriate project metrics. Monitor project progress to maintain a clear focus on internal and external customer needs.
Prepare test plans and scripts from business and technical requirements. Perform system testing of modifications made to the system and coordinate implementation of changes with Technical Support and DTS staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

State Government, in particular as relating to departmental services and processes
Project management and software development methodologies
Business and system analysis and documentation
E-business concepts, models, and their application to the client and industry and Database concepts, data structures, and advanced reporting tools

Skill in:

Development of software test plans and developing logical solutions and advanced troubleshooting and analysis
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with leadership, division management and internal and external stakeholders that promote cooperation and effective communication and problem solving
Drafting business requirements based on analysis performed with user groups
Scope management

Ability to:

Write clear, concise, and accurate reports, technical documents, and SQL statements to data-mine SQL Server Databases
Be self-motivated and able to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks, problem solve and assume responsibility and ownership to obtain resolution
Evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and effectively translate user requirements into business, functional and test scenarios for projects of various sizes and complexity
Classify information and data into their unifying relationships and identify cause and effect relationships

Selective Preference(s):

Requires Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus 2 or more years of experience in business analysis or equivalent experience; OR five (5) years of experience in business analysis or equivalent experience. SQL Certification Preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
A.R.S. 41-1969 Each employee or contractor of the Department of Economic Security who is employed in an information technology position shall have a valid, unrestricted Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07.
In-state travel may be required. The position may require the possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11). Individuals may be required to use their personal motor vehicle.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package that is unmatched by the private sector and a culture that encourages team success and advocates for personal advancement.

Affordable Health, Dental, Vision and Life and Disability Insurance
10 holidays per year
Paid Vacation and Sick time off – start earning it your 1st day
Eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
Contribute to, and participate in the Arizona State Retirement System
Ride Share and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement Opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunity to participate in the Remote Work Program where the employee telecommutes primarily from home and when required in the office

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

Apply through www.azstatejobs.gov. For questions about this career opportunity, please call Denise Jones at (480) 356-3830 or email DAASHR@azdes.gov. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (602) 542-0400. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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