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State of Minnesota IT Business Analyst - Information Technology Spec 3 in St. Paul, Minnesota

Working Title: IT Business Analyst

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3

Agency: MN State Retirement System

  • Job ID : 79608

  • Location : St. Paul

  • Telework Eligible : Yes - Up to 3 days per week

  • Full/Part Time : Full-Time

  • Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

  • Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

  • Date Posted : 08/22/2024

  • Closing Date : 09/12/2024

  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN State Retirement System / State Retirement System-MAPE

  • Division/Unit : MN State Retirement System / Information Systems

  • Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift

  • Days of Work : Monday - Friday

  • Travel Required : No

  • Salary Range: $32.89 - $54.06 / hourly; $68,674 - $112,877 / annually

  • Classified Status : Classified

  • Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

  • FLSA Status : Nonexempt

  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to manage the implementation of MSRS’ strategic plans by logically and analytically investigating business systems, identifying options for improving business systems, and bridging the needs of the business with the use of information technology (IT). This position will lead the Business Analysis of MSRS development projects, become a subject matter expert on the IT implementation of their assigned business systems, and collaborate with lead staff throughout the IT division on implementation of business systems.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in each of the areas listed.

This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions.

  • Demonstrated experience in IT business analysis for developing or configuring business applications including detailed user stories.

  • Demonstrated experience leading projects.

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills in problem definition, information gathering and research, root cause analysis, alternatives analysis, applying creative solutions to unique and/or immediate problems, and appropriate resolution implementation.

  • Ability to communicate clearly, present complex information to users in a comprehensive style, and translate technical and system information for non-technical stakeholders.

*A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field may substitute for one (1) year, OR a related associate’s degree may substitute for six (6) months.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent certification preferred.

  • Agile and/or project management certifications including Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) Certified Scrum Master (CMS) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.

  • Experience working with project management and/or software development lifecycle tools such as Atlassian Jire, Gitlab, Azure DevOps or equivalent.

  • Highly developed relationship management skills with experience creating an environment conducive to collaboration, team building, consensus building and conflict resolution.

  • Understanding of retirement plan business language, processes, concepts and terms.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

  • SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)

  • Criminal History Check

  • Employment Reference Check

  • Social Security and Address Verification

  • Education Verification

  • Driver's License Check

The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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