Review Vacancy
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitleBusiness Systems Analyst 1 (Payroll Systems), SG 18, Business Systems Analyst Trainee 2 (Payroll Systems) (Equated to SG-14), Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1 (Payroll Systems) (Equated to SG-13)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $46529 to $77912 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level grade 18 position.
52.6 Transfer:
For a 52.6 transfer to a Business Systems Analyst 1 (Payroll Systems), SG-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved 52.6 title allocated to a salary grade 16 or above (11 or above for a Trainee 1, 12 or above for a Trainee 2).
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
55 b/c Appointment:
For a 55 b/c appointment, you must:
• Possess the minimum qualifications for the selected title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary)
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.
Duties Description • For projects undertaken within the Bureau under the Payroll Enhancement Program special projects performs a variety of tasks within each of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) knowledge areas with considerable autonomy. Aid in managing the processing of programs on the PayServ batch schedule including security.
• Solution Assessment: Defines the business needs driving the need for a project; assesses capability gaps of existing solutions; defines the business case for a new/modified solution; assesses organizational readiness to implement a new/modified solution; and defines transition requirements to implement a new/modified solution
• Solution Validation (testing): Validates that solutions meet business needs (by developing test data and scenarios, testing system functions, and documenting results); evaluates solution performance against business goals and objectives
• Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring: Conducts stakeholder analyses; assists in planning BA activities
• Requirements Elicitation: Prepares for elicitation activities; conducts elicitation activities; documents the results of elicitation activities; confirms the results of elicitation activities
• Requirements Analysis: Assists in prioritizing requirements; organizes requirements into logical groupings; specifies and models requirements; defines assumptions & constraints of solutions (at any point in their lifecycle); verifies requirement quality; validates requirement value
• Requirements Management & Communication: Assists in managing solution scope and requirements; assists in managing requirements traceability; maintains requirements re-usability for future business events/initiatives; prepares requirements packages; communicates requirements
• Solution Implementation: Develops training and user support materials; assists in updating organizational process assets (such as procedure manuals or other documentation)
• Participate in development of a variety payroll projects that include tax re-engineering, Earnings Audit and Deductions and worker’s compensation Writes agency business analysis standards and process documents.
• Assist in the development procedures and documentation surrounding Payroll’s new E-Pay online service system.
• Analyze and research other state’s protocol’s surrounding security, user life cycle and user management.
Additional Comments Desired Competencies:
• Business Analysis:
• Preferred – demonstrated experience in requirements gathering, analysis, modeling, communication, specification, and implementation
• Preferred – demonstrated knowledge of Oracle/PeopleSoft products
• Preferred – demonstrated knowledge of payroll systems – preferably in the functional areas in use at OSC such as PayServ
• Analytics: ability to perform the following effectively: creative thinking; decision making; problem solving; systems thinking
• Business: ability to understand the business environment and translate that into effective requirements
• Communications: ability to express oneself and communicate with others verbally and in writing; ability to transmit and receive information clearly and succinctly with respect to the intended audience
• Interpersonal: ability to demonstrate effective conflict management, flexibility, adaptability, and emotional intelligence; ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Stakeholder Relations: ability to demonstrate exceptional, value-added service to internal and external customers
• Technology: ability to use Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project effectively and efficiently. Knowledge of the NYS Payroll System and its processing
• Payroll: Knowledge of payroll processing, including deductions, earnings and worker’s compensation
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruit@osc.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of the State Comptroller, Office of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications to recruit@osc.ny.gov, no later than April 5, 2023. Reference Item #02146-OER-MD in the subject line and on the cover letter for proper routing.
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division contact: Melissa Heid, mheid@osc.ny.gov
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section only. The OER ID # should not be included.