Business Analyst #1999023

Job Location: The office for this position is located in Labor & Ind Relations Bldg., 3315 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65101. Why You’ll Love This Position Are you looking for a Business Analyst position that will allow you to work on a variety of projects?

Do you enjoy working with both IT and business customers? If so, we invite you to apply for this position within the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD). Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment.

The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck.

A pay differential does not raise your base pay. This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD). ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

Conduct process mapping, requirements gathering, documenting process flows, and creating technical specification documentation. Develop and write quality assurance test scripts. Support user acceptance testing.

Serve as a liaison between business users and developers. Assists business users with all requests such as business charters, enhancement requests, and ADO work items. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Ability to create and understand process diagrams, flowcharts and business models. Ability to identify and define scope, objectives, and functionality of a project. Ability to translate technical terminology into easy-to-understand terms.

Skill in outlining project scope, objectives, and functionality. Skill in translating business processes into information technology requirements. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

This position is essential for supporting DESE and DHEWD projects and operational support work to ensure process mapping, requirements gathering, documentation, and testing of the applications in DESE/DHEWD portfolio is completed as well as the critical State and Federal reporting. The classification for this position is Business Analyst; click for more information.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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[email protected] Applications are accepted for a minimum of fourteen days. After this period, the posting will remain active until the position is filled.