CO - P0687 - Business Systems Analyst

Title: CO - P0687 - Business Systems Analyst

State Role Title: IT Specialist II

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $105,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: DEQ.VIRGINIA.GOV

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Information Services, seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an IT Business Systems Analyst. This position will define and analyze user requirements and document these requirements in a clear and concise manner so that they can be translated into automated applications and related manual system specifications. Duties will require this position to interact with DEQ business process owners to translate service requests into high level and detailed requirements documents; analyze, and test complex application modules; define functional and non-functional requirements, review programming specifications, and review and test developed programs to determine if business and functional requirements have been satisfied. This position will be responsible for completion of these tasks on multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications

•Ability to follow a hybrid work schedule to include both in office and telework.
•Considerable knowledge of business and systems analysis, requirements documentation, application design techniques, database design, system development life cycle, iterative development, and project management concepts;
• Demonstrated ability to define and document user requirements from multiple sources, and prepare complex documents
to effectively relay these requirements to both business users and developers;
• Considerable experience in application development, maintenance, and implementation, systems analysis and design; project management; and business process improvement;
• Demonstrated ability to define and document business processes and determine where processes can be improved;
• Demonstrated ability in developing and executing test plans for complex systems;
• Working knowledge of .Net, SQL, Java, Javascript;
• Working knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server databases;
• Experience conducting meetings and documenting decisions;
• Ability to successfully lead a team and foster a team environment;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Additional Considerations

Please note this position follows a hybrid working schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the Central Office of DEQ located in Richmond, VA

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please Read Carefully:

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

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