Review Vacancy
AgencyTeachers' Retirement System
TitleBusiness Systems Analyst 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary RangeFrom $66261 to $82752 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications EITHER 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as a Business Systems Analyst 1 (SG-18); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.
Duties Description The duties for the Business Systems Analyst 1 include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Document as-is/to-be and creation of flows (traditional and cross-functional) or models according to NYSTRS standards and recognized business analysis methodologies
• Identify and document scope of business processes, changes and enhancements, along with prioritizing and remaining aware of business process changes
• Manage the relationship with project stakeholders to identify, model and document business process and data requirements
• Translate technical complexities to project stakeholders, ensuring thorough understanding of design decisions, while working with Information Technology teams to ensure requirements are understood, developed, tested and delivered to specification
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure analysis activities are properly estimated and included in the project schedule
• Work with the Project Team to ensure requirements’ gathering stays within scope or enact a change request if the scope needs to be revisited
• Utilize NYSTRS business requirements’ templates, may produce additional templates and, when needed, improve upon templates already in use
• Validate that solutions meet business needs by developing, maintaining and executing test plans, test cases and test data along with performing unit testing and documenting results
• Coordinate quality assurance testing and testing efforts including documenting and reporting user feedback and noted defects
• Develop training and user support materials in support of Information Technology related projects
• Deliver training to NYSTRS users in support of Information Technology related projects
• Provide project support as needed
Additional Comments POSITION SUMMARY-The duties for the Business Systems Analyst 1 include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Document as-is/to-be and creation of flows (traditional and cross-functional) or models according to NYSTRS standards and recognized business analysis methodologies
• Identify and document scope of business processes, changes and enhancements, along with prioritizing and remaining aware of business process changes
• Manage the relationship with project stakeholders to identify, model and document business process and data requirements
• Translate technical complexities to project stakeholders, ensuring thorough understanding of design decisions, while working with Information Technology teams to ensure requirements are understood, developed, tested and delivered to specification
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure analysis activities are properly estimated and included in the project schedule
• Work with the Project Team to ensure requirements’ gathering stays within scope or enact a change request if the scope needs to be revisited
• Utilize NYSTRS business requirements’ templates, may produce additional templates and, when needed, improve upon templates already in use
• Validate that solutions meet business needs by developing, maintaining and executing test plans, test cases and test data along with performing unit testing and documenting results
• Coordinate quality assurance testing and testing efforts including documenting and reporting user feedback and noted defects
• Develop training and user support materials in support of Information Technology related projects
• Deliver training to NYSTRS users in support of Information Technology related projects
• Provide project support as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS-
• Significant experience with requirements gathering, as well as documentation and management, specifically creating business and functional requirements and specifications and requirements traceability matrices
• Experience in information technology methodologies including working with developers and business users
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to develop and forge strong relationships and build consensus among competing stakeholders
• Experience working on large scale, multi-year projects using a formal project management approach
• Experience with working on projects utilizing Waterfall and Agile Project Management methodologies during large scale enterprise projects
• Experience and proficiency in facilitating meetings and interviews with end users at all levels of an organization
• Experience communicating in a professional manner with Executive Management
• Experience with Microsoft Visio creating business process flows and cross-functional flowcharts
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio and Microsoft Project effectively and efficiently
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe, SnagIT, WebEx, and Biscom SFT
• Knowledge in ITIL v3 standards, cloud concepts and architecture
• Experience creating training content including documentation and videos
• Self-starter, motivated, and able to work independently
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruitment@nystrs.org
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Notes on ApplyingYou must apply to the posting on our applicant portal to be considered for this position. The link to the applicant portal is: https://nystrs.peopleadmin.com/. The link to the posting is: https://nystrs.peopleadmin.com/postings/4739.