Business Analyst 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Business Analyst 3 to support reporting tools and data resources for Municipal Retirement System. You will collaborate with business and technical teams to improve data quality, accuracy, and system performance, while guiding stakeholders through reporting solutions.

The role focuses on requirements analysis, report development, data evaluation, and testing support.

Qualifications

• Identify reporting and data needs and translate them into system requirements.
• Build and update dashboards, queries, and reporting tools with approved technologies.
• Review data outputs to confirm accuracy and locate inconsistencies.
• Support system changes and collaborate with technical staff to address issues.
• Prepare testing materials and assist business users during system updates.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into technical specifications for reporting.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for decision-making.
• Monitor data quality and resolve data inconsistencies.
• Coordinate with IT and business teams during system changes.
• Assist end-users with training and use of reporting tools.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As a Business Analyst 3 with the Municipal Retirement System, you will support essential reporting tools that help guide important retirement services. This role brings you into collaboration with business and technical teams to improve data resources. You will play a key part in strengthening reporting accuracy and system performance. Join this team and help move critical work forward every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on reporting development, data analysis, and support of complex information systems. The role works with business and technical staff to strengthen reporting processes and resolve system issues. As a Business Analyst 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Requirements Analysis: Identify reporting and data needs and translate them into system requirements
• Report Development: Build and update dashboards, queries, and reporting tools with approved technologies
• Data Evaluation: Review data outputs to confirm accuracy and locate inconsistencies
• System Coordination: Support system changes and collaborate with technical staff to address issues
• Testing Support: Prepare testing materials and assist business users during system updates
• User Assistance: Provide training and guidance on reporting solutions and applications

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• 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 to 2 days per week after 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, PA. 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 & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Business Analyst 2; or
• Two years of business process analysis experience and a bachelor's degree; or
• Six years of business process analysis experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

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.