Business Systems Analyst 2 - NY HELPS

Description Duties

The incumbent will provide technical support for Central Office and regional office staff who utilize Division of Materials Management (DMM) program databases. Specific duties will include:

• Defining and developing requirements for new or existing information technology systems and business processes for various Division programs
• Interacting with Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) staff in the development, maintenance, and upgrading of DMM program databases
• Developing requirements for critical business analysis projects
• Assisting with database management, including updating menus and adding users
• Providing information resources to staff, including computers and other hardware resources, as well as with on-boarding and off-boarding of staff
• Using the Information Technology Services (ITS) Self Service Portal interface to request access and permissions to folders on the network drives and to report computer and software issues
• Assisting with various information technology-related functions such as hardware installation, network configuration, software administration and programming
• Developing instructional materials and training for DMM Central Office and regional staff

Essential Functions

Ability to work independently on business analysis projects requiring specialized skills.

Ability to apply a broad range of tools and techniques across the major business analysis knowledge areas to help transition various business systems to a progressive path forward.

Minimum Qualifications

• Promotional: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Business Systems Analyst 1 or Business Systems Analyst 1 (Health).
• Open Competitive: Seven years of business analysis experience including:
• Using business analysis techniques to elicit requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organizations business needs;
• Using business analysis techniques for the purpose of identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or;
• Describing in a comprehensive written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirement;
• This includes creating, updating, and maintaining documentation through the system development life cycle;
• Validating requirements throughout the product or system development life cycle (SDLC) including all changes to the processes that would enable an organization to achieve its goals;
• Or verifying requirements throughout the product/SDLC to ensure they perform to the required specifications and are capable of achieving the design capabilities;
• This includes developing test plans and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, or communicating with stakeholders.

• An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Additional Comments

• Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, will be discussed at interview.
• We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

Benefits

• Annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position.
• Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

About the Role

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Qualifications

• For Provisional Appointment: Minimum Qualifications

• Promotional: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Business Systems Analyst 1 or Business Systems Analyst 1 (Health).
• Open Competitive: Seven years of business analysis experience including:
• Using business analysis techniques to elicit requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organizations business needs;
• Using business analysis techniques for the purpose of identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or;
• Describing in a comprehensive written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirement;
• This includes creating, updating, and maintaining documentation through the system development life cycle;
• Validating requirements throughout the product or system development life cycle (SDLC) including all changes to the processes that would enable an organization to achieve its goals;
• Or verifying requirements throughout the product/SDLC to ensure they perform to the required specifications and are capable of achieving the design capabilities;
• This includes developing test plans and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, or communicating with stakeholders.

• An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Skills

• Ability to work independently on business analysis projects requiring specialized skills.
• Ability to apply a broad range of tools and techniques across the major business analysis knowledge areas to help transition various business systems to a progressive path forward.

Benefits

• Annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position.
• Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Pay

• Annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position.
• Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Schedule

• Annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position.
• Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.