Business Analyst Supervisor - Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor
State of Minnesota - Teachers Retirement Assoc
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Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) seeks a Business Analyst Supervisor to lead a team of analysts, drive requirements, and align IT solutions with TRA goals.
You will mentor staff, coordinate with IT and business stakeholders, and oversee analysis for the TRA pension system, with regular in-person work in St. Paul, MN and occasional in-state travel.
Qualifications
- Four (4) years of progressive experience in IT business analysis.
- Experience leading requirements gathering, design and solution evaluation.
- Experience communicating with both technical and business audiences.
- Experience supervising staff on major enterprise projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of business analysts and manage requirements gathering sessions.
- Document business processes, software requirements, and technical specifications.
- Coordinate with IT Application Manager on resource hiring.
- Collaborate with development and QA teams on deployment and adoption.
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Business Analyst Supervisor - Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor
Working Title: Business Analyst Supervisor
Job Class: Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor
Agency: Teachers Retirement Association
- Job ID: 98069
- Location: St. Paul
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/29/2026
- Closing Date: 11/12/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Teachers Retirement Assoc / Teachers Retirement Asc-MMA
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes - Up to 10%
- Salary Range: $40.01 - $69.11 / hourly; $83,540 - $144,301 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) has been administering pension coverage to Minnesota educators for decades, with a mission to help members and their beneficiaries plan for an independent and financially secure retirement. We are currently seeking candidates with a strong background in Information Technology (IT) business analysis, exceptional technical abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills for our Business Analyst Supervisor role.
Our Business Analyst Supervisor leads a team of business analysts and performs critical business analysis functions. In this role, you will act as a key liaison among stakeholders to understand the structure, policies, and operations of TRA, recommending solutions that drive project success and meet agency goals. This includes leading, mentoring, and coaching the business analysis team through requirements gathering sessions, as well as analyzing, defining, and documenting business processes, software requirements, and technical specifications. As the supervisor, you will manage the team's workload by assigning and tracking tasks to meet release schedules; train staff on business requirement processes, functional design, and learning paths; and assist the IT Application Manager in hiring resources. Additionally, you will collaborate with development and quality assurance team leads on the development, testing, deployment, and adoption of solutions for the TRA pension system.
This position is located in our St. Paul, Minnesota office and requires a schedule that includes regular in-person work. Additionally, the incumbent must be able to secure their own transportation for in-state business travel. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role.
Four (4) years of progressive work experience performing the Information Technology (IT) Business Analysis function.
The following technical knowledge, abilities, and experience must further be demonstrated:
- Experience performing and leading the following: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring; Elicitation and Collaboration; Requirements Lifecycle Management; Strategy Analysis; Requirements Analysis and Design and Solution Evaluation.
- Experience in creating business-relevant artifacts, such as business/functional requirements, Use Cases, process diagramming and mapping, application design documentation/specifications, High Level Requirements, Business Process Models, Unified Modeling Language (UML) Diagrams, and Wireframes.
- Experience as a liaison between IT and business representatives, analyzing business activities and presenting the findings to decision makers so that solutions can be developed and implemented to address business needs.
- Experience supervising staff and/or leading staff in major enterprise projects.
- Experience with Waterfall or Agile project management methodologies.
- Experience leading structured development and deployment processes, including automation, development operation pipelines, source control, and change management practices.
- Knowledge of and proven experience in project management processes, such as change management, plan development, risk assessment, team building, time management, resource management, coaching and/or mentoring.
- Ability to deliver effective verbal and/or written communications to diverse audiences, ranging from technical to non-technical backgrounds.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines, work independently, collaborate and work effectively as part of a team, define problems as they arise, and recommend alternative solutions.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to collaborate on enterprise projects and initiatives; influence others to resolve conflicting viewpoints; motivate, coach, and/or provide constructive feedback to employees; and champion a work culture that advocates for inclusion.
Successful candidates must also possess the ability to secure their own transportation for in-state business travel and/or conferences. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role.
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field.
- IT business analysis function experience in a Pension or Financial services related environment.
- Experience within public sector or large enterprise environments with an emphasis in IT governance, standards compliance, budgeting cycles, and formal change management.
- Business analysis experience sufficient to qualify for International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) exam or currently CCBA certified.
This position requires occasional transporting of articles such as file folders, ledgers and/or small tools. May be required to move or maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.
**Successful candidates must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal background check.**
It is the policy of TRA that all finalist(s) submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
- State of Minnesota state government employment records check (applies to current and past State of Minnesota state government employees only)
- Criminal History Check
- Employment Reference Check
- Social Security and Address Verification
If you have questions about this position, or are an individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation for a scheduled interview, contact Justin Johnson at jjohnson@minnesotatra.org.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Teachers Retirement Association also offers free ramp parking at our St. Paul Office location.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
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