Business Analyst 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System is seeking a skilled Business Analyst 3 to lead analysis, reporting, and data management across the organization. You will collaborate with business users, technical staff, and vendors to build dashboards, data models, and reliable reporting that informs decision-making.

The role emphasizes requirements analysis, data validation, and coordinating system changes. A telework option may be available after training, with occasional office presence in

Qualifications

• Minimum experience: Business Analyst 2 for 1 year, or 6 years of business process analysis, or 2 years plus a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to develop reporting solutions and dashboards
• Experience with data governance and data management practices
• Experience coordinating with business users, vendors, and technical teams

Responsibilities

• Gather and evaluate business, reporting, and data needs to support system and process improvements
• Develop dashboards, reports, data models, and visualizations using approved BI tools
• Review report results, identify discrepancies, and improve accuracy of reporting information
• Coordinate testing and assess impact of system changes with technical teams
• Maintain documentation and promote consistent reporting practices
• Deliver training and assist users with reporting questions

Skills

Requirements analysis

Data analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

THE POSITIONJoin the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System as a Business Analyst 3 and play a key role in shaping how information is used across the organization. You will work with business and technical teams to develop reporting solutions, solve system challenges, and improve access to valuable data. Every day offers a chance to learn, collaborate, and drive positive change. Take advantage of this rewarding opportunity to work on high-impact projects with a talented team. THE POSITIONJoin the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System as a Business Analyst 3 and play a key role in shaping how information is used across the organization. You will work with business and technical teams to develop reporting solutions, solve system challenges, and improve access to valuable data. Every day offers a chance to learn, collaborate, and drive positive change. Take advantage of this rewarding opportunity to work on high-impact projects with a talented team. DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe Business Analyst 3 serves as a lead resource for business analysis, reporting, business intelligence, and data management activities that support complex PMRS information technology systems. This position partners with business users, technical staff, and vendors to develop reporting solutions, support system improvements, and ensure reliable data for decision-making. As a Business Analyst 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Requirements Analysis: Gather and evaluate business, reporting, and data needs to support system and process improvements
• Reporting Solutions: Develop dashboards, reports, data models, visualizations, and queries using approved business intelligence tools
• Data Validation: Review report results, identify discrepancies, and improve the accuracy and reliability of reporting information
• System Coordination: Support testing efforts, analyze the impact of system changes, and coordinate issue resolution with technical teams
• Data Governance: Maintain documentation, promote consistent reporting practices, and provide guidance on data management activities
• User Support: Deliver training, assist users with reporting and application questions, and communicate updates to stakeholders

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up 3 days per week upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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 & EligibilityQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Business Analyst 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six years of business process analysis experience; or
• Two years of business process analysis experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires two or more years of full-time professional experience with Power BI (i.e., independently develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and validate Power BI reporting solutions to support critical business operations and data-driven decision-making)
• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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. 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.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.