Business Analyst

Business Analyst Agency Job Type Regular Full/Part-Time Full time Hiring Rates: Level I - $72,321.60 This position is located in the Administrative Support Division - Business Analytics, Records, & Training Section in Oklahoma City. This position requires in-office work Monday - Friday. All applicants must upload a resume and a transcript (if applicable) to be considered for this position. All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H1B visa. Basic Purpose The Business Analyst processes, interprets, documents business processes, products, services, and software through analysis of data. The role of a business analyst is to ensure business efficiency increases through their knowledge of both IT and business functions. This position will monitor all resources (people) across all projects. There will be some project management functions in this job. Typical Functions Will create and maintain the agency MS Project schedule to book our Application/Development teams time to ensure we do not double and triple book our resources. Works closely with the divisions and vendors to ensure projects stay on time. Ensures vendors are doing what they have agreed, staying on schedule, and that DEQ teams are completing their tasks on time. Ensures milestones are not paid of the deliverables that are not submitted and completed. Ensures any vendor we are working with follows DEQ rules, statutes, and processes. Validates documents for any vendor we are working with when they submit them to DEQ. Ensures information gathered by vendor is correct and up to date. Must be able to take in information and follow up on any issues or inconsistencies found. Works in Administrative Services to coordinate Accounts Receivable, Billing, Salesforce and OnBase initiatives to meet documented expectations. Could expand to other programs or systems in the future. Identify and communicate effectively with key stakeholders. Analyze business processes and the business systems that drive them. Identify risks and inefficiencies in business processes and recommend technology-based solutions. Develop and maintain system documentation. Works closely with assigned business unit team(s) to elicit, translate and distill business vision into clear business requirements. Compiles information in a format meaningful to both the business stakeholders and software development. Builds requirements and specifications for new functionality and enhancements as well as helps to develop new ideas based on relevant industry experience. Recommends/facilitates/collaborates on selection of technology solutions and options. Schedules and/or participates in the organization and leadership of project related meetings and work groups. Sets agendas in advance, identifies action items, and compiles and distributes meeting recaps. Prepares for and facilitates standing projects status meetings with assigned Agency Divisions. Serves dual role of Project Manager & Business Analyst for projects of appropriate size/scope. Contributes to testing by creating test scripts, coordinating/facilitating User Acceptance Testing and assisting with Regression Testing. Owns or assists with preparation of a variety of project-associated documentation (including training materials, process mapping, and user manuals). Owns/manages User Acceptance Testing including creation of test scripts with the vendor or the in-house development team when needed. Supplements functional, regression and system testing as determined by project team. Owns full test cycle on small projects. Builds proficiency in the application(s) that support assigned Agency Divisions. Knowledge of organizational functions, methods and techniques of public administration, process improvement, Lean, and change management principles. Ability to solve complex problems of the organization and prepare cost benefit analysis. Travel Requirements Minimal travel is required for Certifications and Conferences yearly. Education and Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of level experience in business or public administration, data science, data analysis, or similar experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one (1) year of experience for each year of the required degree. Physical Requirements Employee must be capable of lifting, carrying, and moving objects of up to 25 pounds. Additional Considerations/Preferences (These Cannot Eliminate a Candidate) State agency experience Knowledge and utilization of Microsoft Project PeopleSoft Financial modules and/or OnBase and/or Salesforce. Benefits Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually. A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. #J-18808-Ljbffr 292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY