Senior Business Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Housing Finance Officer (Single Family), the Information  Technology (IT) Specialist I serves as a lead in solving organizational information problems and requirements through comprehensive analysis, innovate problem-solving skills, providing recommendations and implementing solutions to improve system controls and protocols.

Desirable Qualifications:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience with presentation graphics
• Experience with providing end user support
• Experience as a Business Analyst
• Experience with analyzing data and reports
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to lead a team and/or project

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Working Conditions

Hybrids telework schedules are available. The amount of telework is at CalHFA's discretion . IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL BE REQUIRED WEEKLY.

CalHFA is a high-rise building conveniently located in downtown Sacramento with access to public transportation (light rail and bus) and freeways (I-5, 99, and Business 80). It is a block from Downtown Commons (DOCO), the Golden 1 Center, many restaurants and shopping. CalHFA employees also have access to an on-site ATM and gym located in the building.

Candidates who are new to state service will be placed at the minimum of the salary range.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employers in the U.S. CalHFA is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

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Special Requirements

The Employment History section on the STD 678 (Employment Application) must be complete and include accurate dates, hours per week, total time worked, duties performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supevisors.

• Applicants who fail to submit a thoroughly completed Employment Application will be disqualified.
• Resumes or other documents do not substitute the Employment Application.
• Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Use these links to review the State Application Checklist and SOQ checklist to help you understand how to complete a strong state application and address some frequently asked questions.

To be considered for this job, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Pass the State civil service examination for the Information Technology Specialist I classification

OR

• BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250)

OR

• BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years as an Information Technology Technician;  or

Four years of general information technology experience performing technical and/or analytical tasks for computer systems or services in any of the six domains or emerging information technology fields;  or

120 semester units (or 180 quarter units) from an accredited college or university including at least 15 semester units (or 22.5 quarter units) of information technology or closely related course work;  or

Any equivalent combination of experience and education.

When using education to meet minimum qualifications, education must include the specified information technology or closely related course work.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts
• Supplemental Application - A response to the question below is required in order to be eligible for the position.
  Failure to follow all instructions and provide a relevant response will disqualify applicants from consideration. Resumes, cover letters, or general statement of qualifications will not be accepted in place of the required response.
  Your Supplemental Application must:
  -Be in 12-point font, single spaced
  -Be no more than one (1) page in length
  -Include the question above your response
  Provide a detailed and relevant response to the question below:
  Please explain how you ensure an application or system behaves according to the defined requirements. What methods or tools do you use to test the quality and accuracy of the application?

• Other - U.S. Equivalency for Foreign Transcripts: If using higher education to meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) required for this classification, you MUST provide copies of your qualifying degree or transcripts. Foreign transcripts are not accepted, they must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency : U.S. Equivalency Services.
  • If you meet the MQs without higher education or you don't need to use foreign transcripts, you may bypass this item by selecting Upload > Bypass Item.
  • Please thoroughly review the MQs before applying to ensure you are eligible. Passing the exam does NOT automatically mean you meet the MQs.
  • Note, if using education to meet, you will be required to provide official copies of your qualifying transcripts (or U.S. Equivalency Evaluation) prior to employment.