Review Vacancy
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
Title Business Systems Analyst 1 (Payroll Systems), SG-18, BSA Trainee 2 (PS), (Equated to SG-14), BSA Trainee 1 (PS), (Equated to SG-13), NYHELPS Item #155410
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.
No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:
Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:
For appointment to the Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1 (Payroll Systems), you must have:
• A bachelor's or higher degree.
For appointment to the Business Systems Analyst Trainee 2 (Payroll Systems), you must have:
All requirements for appointment to Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1 (Payroll Systems) AND
• One year of business analysis experience in a largescale automated system such as a customized Oracle People Soft application, performing the following: Eliciting requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organization's business needs; Identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or product/service to fulfill the business requirements; Describing in a written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirements; Validating requirements throughout the product/system development life cycle (SDLC); And developing test plans/scenarios and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, and/or communicating with stakeholders.
OR
• a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
For appointment to the Business Systems Analyst 1 (Payroll Systems) (full journey level), you must have:
All requirements for appointment to Business Systems Analyst Trainee 2 (Payroll Systems) AND
• Two years of business analysis experience in a largescale automated system such as a customized Oracle People Soft application, performing the following: Eliciting requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organization's business needs; Identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or product/service to fulfill the business requirements; Describing in a written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirements; validating requirements throughout the product/system development life cycle (SDLC); And developing test plans/scenarios and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, and/or communicating with stakeholders.
Competitive 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 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
For 52.6 or 70.4 transfer to a Business Systems Analyst 1 (Payroll Systems), salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above. SG-11 or above for a Trainee 1, SG-12 or above for a Trainee 2, depending on qualifications.
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.
Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level SG-18 position.
55-b/c:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)
Duties Description Document requirements for PayServ system (Oracle/Peoplesoft Payroll for North America) changes, in line with Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK):
• 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.
Implement system solutions for PayServ system (Oracle/Peoplesoft Payroll for North America), in line with Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK):
• 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.
• Solution Implementation: Develops training and user support materials; assists in updating organizational process assets (such as procedure manuals or other documentation).
Plan business analysis activities for the PayServ system (Oracle/Peoplesoft Payroll for North America), in line with Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK):
• 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.
• Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring: Conducts stakeholder analyses; assists in planning BA activities.
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:
• 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:
• 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 Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
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, tax, earnings, and worker’s compensation.
Telecommuting:
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.
Reasonable Accommodation:
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address OSCHELPS@osc.ny.gov
Address
Street 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 OSCHELPS@osc.ny.gov, no later than October 1, 2024. Be sure to submit an unofficial copy of any transcripts as there are educational requirements for this position. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.
Reference 155410-NY HELPS Business Systems Analyst 1 (Payroll Systems) in the subject line and on the cover letter for proper routing.
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