SENIOR IT BUSINESS ANALYST

State of Nevada (NV); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada is seeking an IT Business Analyst to support enterprise-wide technology and business initiatives within the Secretary of State’s Operations Division. This full-time, in-person role can be based in Carson City or Las Vegas, NV, and focuses on advancing digital services, optimizing processes, and guiding cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include business process evaluation, project scoping, requirements development, governance support, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Apply recognized data processing concepts to business process plans and analyses.
• Document business and functional requirements for proposed projects.
• Review and document test results to assess the accuracy and completeness of application code.
• Monitor quality assurance and evaluate hardware/software needs.
• Analyze business processes, propose improvements, and identify automations.

Responsibilities

• Apply recognized data processing concepts to business process plans and analyses.
• Develop work and/or data flow diagrams that illustrate functional processes of the system.
• Document business and functional requirements for proposed projects.
• Review and document test results to assess accuracy and completeness of application code.
• Monitor quality assurance.
• Research and evaluate computer hardware and software needs.
• Analyze business processes, propose improvements, and identify work processes that may be automated.
• Define potential benefits of proposed systems or deficiencies to be corrected in the existing system.
• Define data definitions and relationships for systems development foundations.
• Develop bridging specifications for interacting program areas.
• Consult with programmers regarding technical requirements and deficiencies.
• Participate in resource allocation and expenditure decisions.
• Assist in procedure development and transition planning.
• Train individuals in system use and system software.
• Prepare documentation for the computer system manual.

Skills

Business process analysis

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Governance frameworks

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position serves within the Secretary of State’s Operations Division, supporting enterprise-wide technology and business initiatives across the agency. Based full-time, in person, in Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada, the IT Business Analyst plays a leading role in advancing digital services, optimizing business processes, and supporting statewide operational improvements. Working closely with executive leadership, IT, and program areas, this role brings structure, clarity, and disciplined analysis to complex initiatives, ensuring projects are well-defined, aligned with organizational priorities, and executed effectively. Responsibilities include business process evaluation, project scoping, requirements development, project coordination, and contributing to project governance frameworks. The position also provides high-level analytical and technical guidance to project teams, vendors, and stakeholders. The IT Business Analyst classification includes leadership responsibilities such as defining project objectives, preparing project documentation, supporting budget planning, participating in long-range planning, and helping shape policies and procedures that guide technology-enabled business operations. This is a high-impact position for an experienced business analyst who can navigate complexity, support cross-functional teams, and deliver results that matter to the State. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Information Technology (IT) Business Analysts document, analyze, and recommend technical solutions to problems and participate in implementing, supporting, and documenting changes that lead to an improved operating environment.

Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

1. Apply recognized data processing concepts to business process plans and analyses.
2. Develop work and/or data flow diagrams that illustrate and describe functional processes of the system.
3. Document business and functional requirements for proposed projects.
4. Review and document test results to assess the accuracy and completeness of application code.
5. Monitor quality assurance.
6. Research and evaluate computer hardware and software needs.
7. Analyze business processes, propose improvements, and identify work processes that may be automated.
8. Define potential benefits of proposed systems or deficiencies to be corrected in the existing system.
9. Define and document data definitions and relationships to be used in the foundation of systems development.
10. Develop procedural alternatives in the absence of properly operating software.
11. Consult with stakeholders to determine business function and end-user requirements.
12. Conduct alternative analyses and develop written requirements for proposed systems and applications.
13. Train individuals in the use of the system and system software.
14. Test systems functionality by preparing test plans and participating in quality assurance.
15. Initiate system work requests.
16. Develop bridging specifications to program areas that interact with processes and output.
17. Consult with programmers regarding the technical requirements, logic, and deficiencies of programs.
18. Participate in recommending and justifying resource allocations and expenditure decisions.
19. Assist in procedure development, evaluation, preparation, and modification.
20. Develop transition plans.
21. Participate in training development and presentation.
22. Review, analyze, and interpret the effects of federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies.
23. Write technical requirements for grant proposals.
24. Prepare documentation for the computer system manual.
25. Perform related duties as assigned.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of:

• Agency policies and procedures related to the program area; automated systems logic; data processing concepts including general database, system security, data communication, and multiple platform strengths and weaknesses; accepted practices and methods used in designing program reviews and evaluations; formal systems design methodologies.

Ability to:

• Coordinate the exchange of information and opinions with others to formulate policy and procedures.