Manager, Business Systems Analyst

Job Posting End Date: March 12, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $98,176 to $137,384 ($47.20 to $66.05 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 03/13/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Information Technology Department is dedicated to delivering innovative and cost-effective technology solutions in partnership with county divisions, departments, offices, local jurisdictions, and the public.

We are seeking a Manager, Business Systems Analyst to collaborate closely with senior leadership to lead a team of business analysts and facilitate strategic decisions around prioritization of Business Systems Analyst (BSA) resources and technology priorities. This position actively participates in day-to-day operations, performing work alongside the employees they manage.

This role ensures that the team effectively analyzes, designs, and implements business systems solutions that align with the county’s strategic objectives. The Manager provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the Business Systems Analyst team, manages workload and priorities, and collaborates across departments to ensure seamless system integration and support. The role is also responsible for coordinating and prioritizing project activities, ensuring compliance with established processes, and driving continuous improvement within the team.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will start the week of March 17, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $98,176 to $137,384 ($47.20 to $66.05 per hour)

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 38: $98,176 to $137,384 ($47.20 to $66.05 per hour)

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Manager, Business Systems Analyst.

• Provide leadership for ongoing initiatives, plans and coordinate resources, assign tasks and communicate and manage timelines.

• Evaluate department business requirements and develop strategic roadmaps for various systems that support the department and Anoka County’s mission.

• Ensure technical and business process improvement needs are met, including troubleshooting, technical training, , and process mapping.

• Oversee and manage the work activities of Business System Analysts.

• Work closely with leadership to ensure projects have the necessary resources and support.

• Communicate information to all levels in Anoka County related to systems and projects within various divisions/departments.

• Manage and direct the technical activities for large/complex projects.

• Serve as a systems specialist and provide guidance and direction to internal project team members and external vendor partners.

• Manage a team within a subfunction for the division/department and provide direction to prioritize workloads, train/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county.

• Conduct in-depth busin