Lead Business Systems Analyst (Hybrid)

Job Posting End Date: August 21, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $91,769.60 to $110,115.20 ($44.12 to $52.94 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 08/21/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description 

Anoka County’s Human Services division is committed to working with people to improve lives through collaboration across its five departments: Community Corrections, Community Social Services & Behavioral Health, Economic Assistance, Public Health & Environmental Services, and the Job Training Center.  

We are seeking a Lead Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to support the development of a Human Services division-wide technology and data strategy. The position is located on the business side, and is responsible for working across departments to ensure that business systems and data products align with strategic priorities, while actively managing the division’s project portfolio in collaboration with IT and other county partners. The Lead BSA will coordinate complex division-wide projects, support the growth of the division’s business analysis & data team by acting as a subject matter expert for Senior and Associate BSAs, and implementing standard tools and workflow processes. This position will report to the Human Services Business Analytics & Data Manager. 

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of September 1st, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $91,769.60 to $110,115.20 ($44.12 to $52.94 per hour).
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 37: $91,769.60to $128,440 ($44.12 to $61.75 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 www.anokacountymn.gov/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 Lead Business Systems Analyst.

• Act as lead division coordinator for large-scale technology and data projects, in partnership with IT and other partners, by convening stakeholders, developing project plans (including scope and objectives), gathering and analyzing requirements, supporting implementation, and monitoring user experience over time; provide project management support as needed.
• Determine methods for implementing long-term strategies or infrastructure level recommendations for improving processes, efficiency, and practices of Human Services business systems. 
• Promote the development of a unified approach to business analysis across Human Services by developing and supporting the adoption of standard tools and workflow processes informed by best practices.
• Vet business technology needs for alignment with strategic priorities, support the development of business cases, and guide project proposals through division and countywide governance processes.
• Monitor division project portfolio and liaise with IT/other partners as needed to ensure progress; provide updates to division leadership.
• Act as a business analysis subject matter expert for Senior Business Systems Analysts and consult on project design and methodology, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Assist in the design and delivery of training/oth