DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST

Job Location:

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Information Technology (IT) Unit
1400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
www.azdes.gov

Posting Details:

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually 

Grade: 26

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Business Analyst with the Information Technology (IT) Unit. This position is responsible for being the primary liaison between Information Technology department and multiple business units. Supports the organization’s key business processes and applications and recommends business process redesign where applicable. Gathers and documents business requirements for large, complex projects. Coordinates and oversees the work of multiple Business Analysts for large, complex projects.

Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following tiers:

• Business Analyst Senior (P4 – Senior Professional)
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in business analysis, or a total of six years of equivalent experience. Recognized as a subject matter expert with solid domain knowledge and a strong understanding of business policies, procedures, programs, and goals. Typically assigned to large or complex projects within a department or functional area, involving a range of business and technical solutions.

• Business Analyst Senior (P5 – Expert Professional)
Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in business analysis, or a total of eight years of equivalent experience. Recognized as an expert in the field with deep domain knowledge and strong understanding of business policies, procedures, programs, and goals. Typically assigned to large, complex projects involving multiple or sophisticated technology solutions.

• Business Analyst Senior (P6 – Pre-eminent Professional)
Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in business analysis, or a total of ten years of equivalent experience. Recognized both within and outside the organization as a thought leader in business analysis or related disciplines. Typically assigned to enterprise-level or multi-division projects with a broad organizational impact.

Annual salary is commensurate with education and qualifications, ranging from $80,000 to $90,000.

This position may require travel to various locations for off-site meetings, training or conferences.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Acts as primary liaison between Information Technology department and multiple business units.
Manage automated/manual system definition, design and implementation.
• Supports the organization’s key business processes and appli