Decision Systems Analyst III (Business Systems Analyst & Project Specialist)

VRS Virginia Retirement System; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Retirement System in Virginia is seeking a Business Systems Analyst & Project Specialist to drive project management, business and systems analysis, and process improvements for the Investment team.

The incumbent will manage complex technology projects, gather requirements, interview process owners, and analyze existing processes to enable effective solutions. The role operates on a hybrid schedule with on-site and remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Experience in Project Management and Business Systems analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience writing technical documentation.
• Excellent critical thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop work plans, project budgets and staffing estimates; coordinate team assignments.
• Proactively communicate status and manage issues/risks; report to senior management.

Skills

Project Management

Business Analysis

Systems Analysis

Requirements Gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) the day before the posted End Date. Please read all information in the Important Notices section.

The Business Systems Analyst & Project Specialist (hereafter, the incumbent) is a skilled and adaptable business and systems analysis, and project management professional.

The incumbent’s primary responsibilities include technical project management, and process improvement for the Investment team. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of multiple, complex, and varying technology projects, gathering and documenting requirements for complex new systems or system enhancements, interviewing business process owners, and analyzing existing processes and making recommendations.

Essential Job Duties

• Project Management: Develop work plans, project budget costs, estimate staffing needs, coordinate team assignments, report to senior management, resolve day-to-day issues, and ensure deliverables are completed with quality and in a timely manner. Work with senior Technology Services and Investment leadership to prioritize initiatives. Proactively communicate status, identify and manage issues/risks, and present to key stakeholders. Coordinate with other VRS teams to identify and resolve/mitigate cross team dependencies, issues, and risks. Special projects at the direction of the Decision Systems Manager - IDS.
• Business and Systems Analysis: Develop innovative strategies for meeting business requirements, including leveraging the capabilities of existing technology tools or acquiring/developing new technology tools. Work effectively with business owners and other technology staff to ensure business objectives are understood. Independently and proactively lead efforts to identify opportunities to leverage technology to enable business success. Facilitate design activities to help ensure an appropriate focus on successful implementation of business designs. Perform assessments, make sound recommendations, and present findings to ensure VRS is procuring or building the most effective value add solutions. Create Total Cost of Ownership analysis for procurement and build decisions. Recommend enhancements to technical standards, policies, and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience in Project Management and Business Systems analysis, including improving business and technical processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience writing technical documentation (requirements, process maps, etc.).
• Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail to help solve problems and make decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritize projects to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or related certifications, preferred.
• PMP or related project management certification, preferred.
• Investment/financial market industry experience preferred.

Special Instructions

*VRS is unable to provide sponsorship, for this position*

This position follows the hybrid work model, currently requiring three days on-site and two days remote; the selected candidate must be able to work in the office any day of the week, as required by the manager.

Hiring Range

$130,343 - $142,000

ABOUT US

The Virginia Retirement System (VRS0, an independent state agency based in Richmond, delivers retirement and other benefits to covered Virginia public sector employees through sound financial stewardship and superior customer service. VRS ranks as the 15th largest public or private pension fund in the U.S. and the 36th largest in the world, serving more than 861,000 active and inactive members, retirees and beneficiaries. Members include public school teachers, political subdivision employees (cities, towns, special authorities and commissions), state agency employees, public college and university personnel, state police, Virginia law officers and the judiciary. Approximately 864 employers participate in VRS. Mission Statement VRS delivers retirement and other benefits to Virginia public employees through sound financial stewardship and superior customer service. Vision Statement To be the trusted leader in the delivery of benefits and services to those we serve.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

VRS is unable to provide sponsorship at this time or any time in the future. VRS' current hybrid schedule includes onsite work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday. From time to time, employees may be asked and are expected to work onsite to support business needs.