IT Business Analyst – Journey

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• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by July 30, 2025
• This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the above may not be considered.

Duties

Are you curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about making systems work better? Join our team to play a key role in ensuring accurate and efficient management of environmental and permit data. You will work closely with application developers, business teams, and subject matter experts to support both new and existing data collection and reporting. You'll help troubleshoot complex issues, ensure compliance with state and federal data standards, and identify long-term, sustainable solutions - not just quick fixes.

Your analysis of the intersection and interaction of business process and IT data systems will help spot and resolve emerging problems early, and your contributions will directly support our goal of achieving some of the lowest data error rates in the country. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on solving problems, values precision, and is motivated by meaningful metrics and impact.

What you will do:

• Business analysis:
  • Support business teams and the EPA to identify data and application needs.
  • Follow Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) guidelines while documenting IT workflows and processes.
  • Assist business subject matter experts develop and refine user stories.
• Data analysis:
  Review data elements and database schemas.
• Troubleshoot dataflow and data management issues and requests.

Six (6) years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experiencein business analysis of Information Technology (IT) projects and/or agency-wide initiatives.
• Educationinvolving a major study in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Business Administration, or closely related field.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 6 years of experience.
• 5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
• 4 years of experience AND completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in IT or related program.
• 3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
• 1 year of experience AND a Master’s degree or above.

Desired Qualifications:

• Four years of experience managing large databases, performing data queries, and analyzing data trends.
• Experience managing scientific data, specifically water quality permitting data.
• Business Analysis Certification and/or Certified Scrum Master.

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description,we encourage you to apply.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Supplemental Information

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visitwww.uscis.gov .

Our Commitment to DEIR

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Diversity:We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives…