Business Information/Systems Specialist - Transportation/Infrastructure

Scott-County,-Mn; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott County in Minnesota seeks an IT/Business Systems Analyst within the Physical Development Division (Transportation, Facilities and Fleet, Planning and Resource Development). You will evaluate, plan, redesign, and implement software solutions, understand current processes, and help units operate more efficiently.

You will analyze data, run database reports, and coordinate with managers to measure program results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business Administration, Quantitative or Statistical Analysis, or related field
• Three years progressively responsible experience with technology implementation, testing, and data analysis in a government or service-industry organization
• Reliable transportation for the performance of work responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Acts as technical liaison when work requires coordination of efforts between departments and work units
• Defines, designs, and implements business process improvements through the use of software system enhancements, integration, and delivery of internal and external web-based applications and services
• Conducts research and analysis related to performance management, process improvement, and strategic planning
• Facilitates the collection, organization, and maintenance of accurate asset data (transportation, facilities, fleet), ensuring data quality and accessibility
• Coordinates the development of the five-year Highway Operations Plan, updated annually

Skills

Business analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Software administration

Asset management

Process analysis

Process design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Business Administration, Quantitative or Statistical Analysis, or related field

Tools

CAD

GIS

Asset management software

SQL/Querying

Job description

Hiring Range:90,715-106,714Full Pay Range:$85,367.15 - $133,387.49Job Summary:Assists multiple business units within Physical Development Division (consisting of Transportation, Facilities and Fleet, and Planning and Resource Development) in evaluating, planning, re-designing, and implementing software system solutions and asset management. Understands the business unit's current business processes and procedures, software systems, and mobile deployment activities and makes recommendations to help the units operate more efficiently and effectively. Identifies and implements ways to enhance and/or maximize existing software systems and assists the business unit in identifying requirements for software upgrades. Understands and operates software database reports and queries to obtain and maintain data on department's key performance measures and indicators in coordination with the County's Delivering What Matters (DWM) initiative. The employee works collaboratively with managers and supervisors to identify data and measures that will convey program results. Provides guidance in dealing with complex analysis, technical duties, data quality assurance, and operational and capital issues related to software.ESSENTIAL DUTIESActs as technical liaison when work requires coordination of efforts between departments and work units.Defines, designs, and implements business process improvements through the use of software system enhancements, integration, and delivery of internal and external web-based applications and services for the continued improvement of systems including but not limited to asset management, permitting and licensing, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and capital planning.Conducts research and analysis related to performance management, process improvement, and strategic planning.Facilitates the collection, organization, and maintenance of accurate asset data (transportation, facilities, fleet), ensuring the integrity and accessibility of information related to all physical assets by implementing data management systems, standardizing data collection processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain data quality and support informed asset management decisions.Coordinates the development of the five-year Highway Operations Plan, updated annually. Works with Program Managers and Highway Engineer to analyze data to address operating budget gaps to address the five-year needs identified in the Plan.To learn more about the duties of the position, please use the link:Full Job DescriptionMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in computer science, Business Administration, Quantitative or Statistical Analysis, or related field experience and three years progressively responsible experience with technology implementation, testing, and data analysis experience in a government or service-industry organization, or some combination thereof. A reliable form of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)Preference given for experience in project management, business analysis, software administration, asset management and process analysis and design.SELECTION PROCESSSelection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.Work Location:Shakopee, MNA comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub