IT - Enterprise Platforms Servicing Applications - Business Systems Analyst I

Golden 1 Talent Acquisition Team; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 77,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking a Business Systems Analyst I to translate business needs into effective technology solutions within IT - Enterprise Platforms Servicing Applications. This exempt role reports to the Manager - Enterprise Cores and Applications and is remote for California residents.

You will document requirements, support software implementations, participate in Agile processes, create user stories, and provide Tier 1 application support for enterprise-wide solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial or health services, including technical business analysis.
• Experience working in an Agile environment or Azure DevOps is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle for enterprise software solutions by analyzing and documenting business needs.
• Drives joint business/IT requirements discussions with stakeholders.
• Delivers high-quality analytical system solutions for key stakeholders.
• Identifies software functional gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with product owners to create product backlogs using Agile practices.
• Creates user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Participates in projects as technical SME from start to finish.
• Participates in daily scrums, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and reviews.
• Supports Agile practices and service improvements.
• Designs process flows, technical requirements, diagrams, and models for the development team.
• Provides Tier 1 application support for day-to-day operations.
• Troubleshoots issues and acts as escalation point for incidents.
• Manages administrative functions like forms, reports, saved searches, dashboards, and RBAC.
• Communicates progress and resolution updates clearly to users per SLAs.
• Collaborates with third-party providers and internal teams for solutions and production issues.
• Establishes strong relationships with business lines and technical teams.
• Participates in on-call support for critical after-hours issues.

Skills

Agile experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical analysis

Education

Associate’s Degree in IT/PM/Business Admin

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst I

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Manager - Enterprise Cores and Applications

Department: IT - Enterprise Platforms Servicing Applications

Job Code: 11137

Pay Range: $76,600.00 - $82,000.00 Annually

Location: Remote (Must Reside in California)

WHO WE ARE:

Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.

WHO YOU ARE:

You enjoy translating business needs into effective technology solutions that improve processes and user experiences. Working with stakeholders to define requirements, support software implementations, and resolve operational challenges allows you to combine analytical thinking with technical problem-solving. Your ability to bridge business and technology teams helps create solutions that deliver meaningful results.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Oversees all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle for enterprise-wide software solutions by reviewing, analyzing, and creating detailed documentation of business unit needs, including workflow, program functions, and steps required to implement technical business processes.
• Drives efficient and effective joint business/IT requirements and solution discussions in addition to stakeholder review meetings.
• Provide high-quality analytical system solutions for key stakeholders.
• Identifies software functional gaps and opportunities of improvement.
• Collaborates with product owners to create product backlog by using Agile practices.
• Creates user stories with relevant acceptance criteria.
• Participates with the implementation of projects as technical subject matter expert from beginning to completion.
• Participate in scrum events such as daily scrums, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint retrospective and reviews.
• Supports Agile practices and encourages the improvement of service.
• Designs, creates, and documents process flows, technical requirements list, specifications, diagrams, scenarios, mockups, and/or models for the development team using Visio, MS Word, Excel, PDF, SharePoint, and other like tools.
• Provide Tier 1 application support to uphold day-to-day business line operations, including the resolution of all internal tickets to a timely and successful resolution for small to medium sized Enterprise-wide managed software solutions.
• Troubleshoots issues, assists in triage, and assesses risk and serves as escalation points for incident management.
• Manage administrative functions such as, but not limited to customizations of forms, fields, reports and create saved searches, dashboards, workflows, role-based access management and reporting support.
• Effectively work to resolve business line application requests or reported issues through effective listening skills, positive action, information gathering and/or ticket escalation.
• Keep application users regularly informed on progress and resolution for all application issues reported and in alignment with internal service level agreements using clear communication.
• Collaborate and coordinate with third-party service providers or other internal technical teams to address software needs-based solutions and production issues with implemented resolutions and consistent follow-up.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with business line, other internal technical teams, and third-party service providers needed to improve Enterprise-wide software solutions.
• Participate in on-call support for critical response to after hour application impairments or major outages as needed.

Delivery Focus:

• 80% Project support
• 20% Department process improvement

Operations Focus:

• 80% Tickets and operational support requests
• 20% Manage and support software upgrades

QUALIFICIATIONS AND PREFERENCES:

• Associate’s Degree in Information Technology, Project Management or Business Administration required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, Engineering, Management, or related field preferred
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a 2-year degree required
• 5+ years in financial or health services, including technical business analysis, product development and process improvement required
• Experience working in an Agile environment or Azure eco system (DevOps) strongly desired preferred

WHY JOIN US:

Golden 1 Credit Union provides its employees a market-competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package through a variety of programs. These programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees that drive and support the achievement of Our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals. The Credit Union is committed a total rewards philosophy built on; a comprehensive compensation package, well-being and work-life balance, career development and growth, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is recognized, valued, and motivated to contribute their best.

DISCLAIMER/INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS:The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. Because the nature of positions and job functions can change over time, this job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all essential functions, duties, responsibilities and qualifications requirements of team members assigned to this job. Job duties may be changed or modified in the Credit Union’s discretion. The Credit Union will keep team members updated on key functions, duties, and requirements of their position by communications from the Credit Union and by updating the job description from time to time. Any team member with questions about the nature of their job duties is encouraged to consult with their supervisor.If you will work at least 8 hours a week in San Francisco, then pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please note that, as an NCUA-insured financial institution, all selected candidates must satisfy the background screening requirements of the Federal Credit Union Act, which restricts employment of individuals with certain convictions.