IT Business Analyst

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

01/30/2025

Salary:

$64,314 - 102,877 USD Annually

Job Summary:

The starting salary range for this position is $64,313.60 to $73,954.40 depending on experience.  

The Business Analyst I is an entry-level professional position in the Business Analyst job family located within the Project Management Office (PMO) of the IT Department’s Administration Division. This role involves coordinating and managing departmental and Citywide technology projects and evaluating, analyzing, designing, and implementing departmental business process automation, staff training, and documentation. Primary assignment to one or more enterprise application systems includes Asset Management, Land Management, Geographic Information System, Public Safety and Enterprise Resource Planning. The position reports to an assigned manager or supervisor.

IT Business Analysts (BA’s) are the liaisons between the IT Department and the rest of City staff.

An IT Business Analyst:

understands strategic business needs and goals

conducts analysis of city department processes

determines appropriate IT solutions

assists in facilitating the resolution of technical difficulties

manages various technology projects from start to finish.

Additional Benefits: 

• Additional $3,800 employee benefit dollars; the unused balance of which can be kept as taxable income 

• Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6.5% City match 

• Benefits also include 12 paid holidays and 24-hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. 

• May receive $2,500 in relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties. 

• Flexible workplace schedule after 6 month probationary period

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
• Builds trust with team members at all levels of the organization

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
• Serves as project manager for both departmental and enterprise technology projects

Technical

• Evaluates, analyzes, designs, implements, and documents departmental business processes to facilitate automation and re-engineering of the automation of these business processes
• Performs consolidated project management overview of all technology projects
• Works with vendors during product evaluations, product implementation, and continued product support/maintenance
• Assists operational management with technology recommendations for multi-year Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) and operational budgeting
• Confers with other Information Technology staff in solving, designing, planning, and training on departmental technical issues
• Develops, conducts, and coordinates technology training classes on City-wide applications
• Develops documentation of Information Technology operational procedures
• Works with Office of Performance and Budget (OPB) personnel