ITPA12 - Senior Business Analyst

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) Agency Services invites applications for a Senior IT Business Analyst. You will perform full IT analysis tasks including designing, developing, testing, and implementing computer systems for the Eligibility/MiConnect system, and provide technical support.

You will evaluate tools, inform management of risks, assist in disaster recovery planning, and contribute to IT strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 21 semester credits in CS/IT-related fields or equivalent.
• Two years of professional IT experience at the Programmer/Analyst P11 level or equivalent.
• Alternate education paths available as described in the posting.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement computer systems and applications (Eligibility/MiConnect).
• Provide technical support to DTMB staff and evaluate new development tools and agency systems.
• Inform management of impacts and risks, including disaster recovery planning, related to legislative or procedural changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Systems design

Disaster recovery planning

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree with IT credits

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems. This position is with the Agency Services area of DTMB.

As a Senior IT Business Analyst, the employee performs a complete range of information system analyst assignments including, but not limited to, designing, developing, testing, and implementing computer systems and applications for (Eligibility/MiConnect system). This individual will be looked upon to provide technical support to other team members and evaluate new development tools and agency systems. Evaluate, document, and inform DTMB management and supported client agency of impact and risks, including disaster recovery planning, to existing IT solutions due to proposed legislation, enhancement requests, or changes in governmental processes or procedures. Actively participate in the development and implementation of assigned client agency’s IT strategic direction/plan. Mentors other DTMB staff to resolve client agency IT issues.

DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

Sign-on Bonus

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

DTMB is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12

Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

Experience

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12

Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.

Alternate Education And Experience

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12

Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.

OR

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements and Information

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States.

Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyProgrammerAnalyst.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.