Review Vacancy
AgencyTeachers' Retirement System
TitleBusiness Systems Analyst 1
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary RangeFrom $61215 to $76450 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Significant experience with requirements gathering, 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
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 NYSTRS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
Please apply at the following link:
http://nystrs.peopleadmin.com/postings/3333
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