Business Analyst 1/2 (02-4123)

About the role

The Division of Finance is seeking a motivated, well-rounded, and experienced Business Analyst I/II to join the Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS) Human Resource/Payroll team. The position is open to Alaska residents only and effective July 1, 2026, the wage has increased by 4%.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, review, validation, verification, and quality assurance of system upgrades, enhancements, and overall functionality.
• Contribute to project deliverables in accordance with the work plan, and participate in identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating project risks.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for agency HR offices, providing guidance, troubleshooting complex transactions, auditing, and payroll processing functions.
• Collaborate with state agencies and system contractors to drive project objectives, effectively managing both independent tasks and cross-functional team initiatives.
• Organize and lead meetings to execute project objectives and goals.
• Develop and draft clear procedures, business processes, and instructional/learning materials.

Requirements

To be considered, applicants must have direct prior experience in Payroll and/or Human Resources and match our Minimum Qualification (MQ) competencies.

Qualifications

Business Analyst 1: Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• Attention to Detail
• Oral and Written Communication
• Quality Assurance
• Teamwork
• Technical Competence

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By: Any combination of education or training in accounting, finance, business administration, business management, human resources, marketing, economics, statistics, computer and information science, logistics, or information systems management, or similar coursework, and/or either:

• Advanced technical accounting experience
• Progressively responsible professional experience in an administrative field such as procurement, accounting, human resources, computer and information systems, and so on.

Business Analyst 2: Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• Attention to Detail
• Client Engagement/Change Management
• Oral and Written Communication
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Credibility

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By: Any combination of education or training in accounting, finance, business administration, business management, human resources, marketing, economics, statistics, computer and information science, logistics, information systems management, or similar coursework, and/or progressively responsible professional experience in an administrative field such as procurement, accounting, human resources, computer and information systems, and so on.

Benefits

The Division of Finance offers a dynamic workplace with a view of Juneau's beautiful downtown scenery and Gastineau Channel. Flexible work schedules and telework options are currently available, though the frequency or duration of these may change based on current world events. The hours can be flexible and teleworking is possible.

Pay

The wage for this position increased by 4% effective July 1, 2026.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules and telework options are currently available, though the frequency or duration of these may change based on current world events. The hours can be flexible and teleworking is possible.