Lead Business Systems Analyst

Job Posting End Date: April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $91,769 to $128,440 ($44.12 to $61.75 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 April 30, 2026, in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Information Technology department is committed to helping the County’s programs and services successfully meet their business objectives while enabling innovation through technology. They accomplish this by gathering information about users' needs, identifying solutions, facilitating the implementation, support, training, and ongoing resources needed to meet those needs.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Lead Business Systems Analyst to leads the daily activities of a team responsible for administering and managing current database applications as well as coordinating projects related to current systems, learning new systems, and troubleshooting support for all department applications. The Lead Business Systems Analyst leads the resolution of technical issues within the department and ensures staff and systems work effectively and efficiently.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of May 7, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 37: $91,769 to $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 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 may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office (primarily at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303).

• 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.

• Lead the daily activities of a team responsible for the review, analyzation, and evaluation of county and user needs to create sustainable county and systems solutions that support overall county strategies.

• Provide expert level technical guidance, research and teach new processes, and determine user needs to create and propose systems solutions that support department and county objectives.

• Determine methods for implementing long-term strategies or infrastructure level recommendations surrounding improving processes, efficiency, and practices of the county’s business systems.

• Coordinate and train staff on workflow processes and updated systems and serve as a resource for questions and technological issues.

• Review and approve detailed documentation on system requirements and business needs.

• Lead county-wide projects and partner with county Project Manager(s) by defining project plans including scope and objectives. Serve as a resource for the team as they define system specifications to drive system development and guide the implementation.

• Provide an elevated level of support to Business Systems Analysts to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, and may act as a lead providing daily work direction and managing timeline of weekly activities depending on assignment. This includes coaching in technical and soft skills.

• Establish methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and tools the entire Business System Analyst team will use.

• Perform high-level cost-benefit analy