Business Systems Analyst ; NY HELPS

Position: Business Systems Analyst 2 (NY HELPS)
Location: City of Albany

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Base pay range

$86,681.00/yr - $/yr

Minimum Qualifications >

The title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. Employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non‑competitive employment status converted to competitive states without having to compete in an examination.

Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and serving permanently in an NY HELPS title. Employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

• One year of permanent or 55‑b/c service as a Business Systems Analyst 1.

Non‑Competitive

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven years of business analysis experience including: using business analysis techniques to elicit requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organization’s business needs; designing solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or product/service; creating and maintaining documentation throughout the system development life cycle; validating requirements throughout the product or system development life cycle;
  
  developing test plans and logical designs; testing scenarios; reviewing test results; identifying constraints and risks; communicating with stakeholders.

Substitutions: an associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Proof of degree is required with your application: please include your unofficial transcripts, diploma, or foreign education evaluation with U.S. equivalency showing your degree was awarded.

Competitive

Minimum Qualifications

• Reachable on the appropriate Civil Service Eligible List for this title and location.
• Current New York State employee eligible for transfer in accordance with Civil Service Laws, Rules, and Regulations.

Duties Description

• Oversee and supervise project team(s) consisting of project analysts and testing support staff.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, testing staff, IT staff, and internal and external customers.
• Oversee the elicitation of business requirements and rules from subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Assist with the creation, validation and maintenance of process documentation, business rules, and additional specifications including flow charts, process models and technical specifications.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of test plans. Evaluate test results for consistency with business and system requirements.
• Identify, document, evaluate and escape issues and risks in a timely manner to management, including potential options for solution/resolution.
• Ensure stakeholders are aware of policy and procedural modifications associated with process changes.
• Evaluate solution design and performance against business goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate strong, professional, respectful communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and provide appropriate, logical solutions.
• Monitor completeness, ensuring all issues are resolved in the appropriate time frame.
• Monitor and report project progress and status.
• Adhere to the Department rules and policies including Code of Conduct, ethical practices, time and attendance rules and regulations.

Additional Comments

Telecommuting may be allowed after 6 months. This position is in Albany, NY.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Seniority

level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

General Business

Industries

Government Administration

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Disability insurance
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance

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