Business Systems Analyst

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of El Paso seeks a Business Systems Analyst to liaise between departments and Information Services, coordinating technical solutions to meet business needs. You will analyze processes, define functional requirements, and map workflows to enable improvements and automation.

Responsibilities include evaluating current systems, recommending viable upgrades, preparing functional specs, and estimating costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 2 years of systems/business analysis experience.
• CJIS background check and eligibility within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical solutions with Information Services to meet business needs.
• Review operations to define functional requirements and map business processes.
• Analyze existing systems and recommend solutions to maximize technology.
• Prepare functional specifications and assess cost impact and long-term viability.
• Arrange for necessary training and support project budgets.

Skills

Business analysis

Systems analysis

Requirements gathering

Process improvement

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, MIS, CS, or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

Visio

Job description

MOS Code

15A1M (Air Force), 35F (Army), 8852 (Marine Corps), 001072 (Navy)

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, and two (2) years of systems, technical, and/or business analysis experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Texas Class 'C' Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Special Requirements

Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check within the first six months from hire and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements are related to system access, and the following list of convictions and/or deferred adjudications will fail the CJIS background check and result in disqualification and termination from employment: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A &B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

Under direction, serve as a liaison between assigned department(s) or division(s) and Information Services to coordinate technical solutions to meet business needs, optimize existing technology, and assist with technology upgrades and implementations.

Analyze business processes and coordinate technical solutions with Information Services. Involves: Review operations to define functional requirements, map business processes, and identify areas for improvement and automation. Analyze existing systems and recommend solutions to maximize existing technology. Prepare functional specifications and determine the cost impact and long-term viability of proposed technical solutions. Review, research, recommend, and assist with business process redesign to include affected policies and procedures. Recommend software upgrades, and direct implementation activities to include testing efforts to ensure project goals and objectives are achieved. Arrange for necessary training.

Perform administrative, professional, and incidental duties as assigned. Involves: Conducting special studies. Attend meetings and conferences and represent the department as necessary. Prepare and present special and recurring reports and recommendations. Assist in the preparation of project budgets. Compile data, generate reports, and maintain databases, records, and files. Perform special projects as assigned.

Note

Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: This is a new advertisement for Business System Analyst.