Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleProject Assistant, Box OP-1507/51514
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $79325 to $100342 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a minimum of seven years of relevant experience in a business analyst role. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for four years of this experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills;
• Capacity to prioritize, show initiative and handle multiple tasks;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
Duties Description Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Administrative Analysis, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for business analysis coordination, and developing the vision, planning and execution of a variety of business improvement initiatives within the New York State Education Department’s Office of Professions’ (OP). The Project Assistant will play an integral role implementing the initiation and activities to create the planning documents and design models for the OP’s Modernization Project. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assist with creating the vision of multiple projects through communication with various stakeholders both internally and externally;
• Manage the projects entire life cycle from strategic planning and tactical activities through adoption;
• Facilitate meetings attended by stakeholders, Department management and IT staff to discuss specific project objectives and resolve problems or issues;
• Work closely with the development team to achieve goals, guaranteeing projects are executed in an accurate, timely and efficient manner;
• Maintain development road maps to ensure technology resources are aligned with business goals;
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to gather and prioritize product requirements;
• Facilitate the ideation process, gathering needs requirements and researching data;
• Coordinate procurement efforts which include RFP and contract development; and
• Participate in user testing, reviewing and analyzing business process deficiencies requiring resolution during or after implementation.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a temporary appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointee’s negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or work experience will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.
* Leads to a maximum salary of $100,342 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 22, 2022 to opjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-1507/51514) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address opjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM Room 528EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 22, 2022 to opjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-1507/51514) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.