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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Business Analyst 1 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4372625 THE POSITION Are you interested in a career within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Enterprise Data Office is looking for an analytically minded professional to complete our team. This position gives you the opportunity to provide strategic business analysis services to the office, as you collaborate with stakeholders to better understand and document the requirements and capabilities needed to address challenges in the meeting the Commonwealth's strategic and enterprise data objectives. Bring your ambition and skills to our department and unleash your potential!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Business Analyst 1, you will be identifying and addressing operation, financial, and technological risks within the office. You will be responsible for facilitating the development of business/functional/systems requirements and process models through interviews, document analysis, workshops, and other tools during project planning activities and deployments, including change management processes. In this role, you will ensure alignment and define success measures for projects and technical solutions in relation to the current corporate goals and strategies. You will be given the opportunity to evaluate the performance of project teams to ensure that targets and deadlines are met, as well as serve as a liaison between business and information technology staff performing system coding. Additional responsibilities may include: Maintaining, testing, and improving business and systems operations Relaying ideas and viewpoints to management Developing, revising, and implementing policies, procedures, and standards to improve quality, efficiency, and cost savings Synthesizing research findings and insights into actionable recommendations and delivering them in high quality deliverables for team and executive level audiences Providing support to Enterprise Data Office project, data analysis, and data operations teams Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Work schedule includes reporting in-office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this osition. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.