Overview
From $53,764 to $85,138 Annually
To Be Determined
Minimum Qualifications
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- Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1
For appointment to the Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1, you must have:
- A bachelor's or higher degree.
- Business Systems Analyst Trainee 2
For appointment to the Business Systems Analyst Trainee 2, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree and one year of professional business analysis experience, which includes:
- Eliciting requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organization's business needs
- Identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or product/service to fulfill the business requirements
- Describing in a written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirements
- Validating requirements throughout the product/system development life cycle (SDLC)
- Developing test plans/scenarios and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, and/or communicating with stakeholders.
A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
The following activities are not considered qualifying experience:
- Conducting or overseeing operational audits or audits of internal controls to develop audit reports and make recommendations to management regarding policies, practices, procedures and resources - Responsibility limited to forms design and changes to forms.
- Business related operational responsibilities, including serving internal and external customers, using a business system in the performance of daily operational duties, managing staff with business responsibilities, etc.
- Information technology-related responsibilities such as hardware installation, network configuration, software administration and programming.
- Development of instructional materials and classroom training.
- Help desk duties including troubleshooting, resolving user issues, and providing customer service.
- A bachelor's degree and one year of professional business analysis experience, which includes:
- Business Systems Analyst 1
For appointment to a(n) Business Systems Analyst 1, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional business analysis experience where your primary duty was performing three of the five following activities:
- Eliciting requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organization's business needs
- Identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or product/service to fulfill the business requirements
- Describing in a written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirements
- Validating requirements throughout the product/system development life cycle (SDLC)
- Developing test plans/scenarios and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, and/or communicating with stakeholders.
A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
The following activities are not considered qualifying experience:
- Conducting or overseeing operational audits or audits of internal controls to develop audit reports and make recommendations to management regarding policies, practices, procedures and resources - Responsibility limited to forms design and changes to forms.
- Business related operational responsibilities, including serving internal and external customers, using a business system in the performance of daily operational duties, managing staff with business responsibilities, etc.
- Information technology-related responsibilities such as hardware installation, network configuration, software administration and programming.
- Development of instructional materials and classroom training.
- Help desk duties including troubleshooting, resolving user issues, and providing customer service.
- A bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional business analysis experience where your primary duty was performing three of the five following activities:
Competitive Minimum Qualifications
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6/70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Transfer:
For 52.6 and/or 70.1 transfer to a Business Systems Analyst Trainee, salary grade (SG)-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to a SG-16 or above. SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, depending on qualifications.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
Traineeship salary information:
The position may be filled at the Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1 equated to SG-14 ($53,764), Business Systems Analyst Trainee 2 equated to SG-16 ($59,994), or full performance Business Systems Analyst 1 SG-18 ($66,951) based on the candidate’s education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable.
Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Business Systems Analyst 1 SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.
Duties
Perform system analysis/design activities for IT applications
- Develop and validate high-level conceptual documents for the system under design, such as context diagrams, activity diagrams, and wireframes
- Document and validate functional requirements and business rules identified through elicitation activities such as use cases, user stories, and process mapping
- Document and validate source and target data needs identified through business intelligence activities such as queries, reports, data models, and data flow diagrams
- Develop and validate technical specifications, including input, processing, and output details relevant to system operations and data reporting functions
- Collaborate with business and IT staff to ensure technical specifications meet functional requirements, business rules, and data needs
- Develop and perform integration, system, and regression tests to evaluate solution performance against technical specifications
- Create user acceptance tests, monitor testing activities, and help resolve any issues to ensure application meets customer expectations and business goals
- Conduct walkthroughs, develop user manuals, and provide additional support as needed to assist with implementation
Perform maintenance activities for IT applications
- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the application and related data through document analysis, system analysis, and collaboration with business and IT staff
- Perform ad hoc queries and reports requested by business and IT staff
- Analyze and communicate how proposed system changes impact suppliers, inputs, processes (both business and system), outputs, and customers
- Develop and perform integration, system, regression, and acceptance tests to evaluate the implemented change
- Develop user acceptance tests, monitor testing activities, collaborate with business and IT staff to resolve any reported defects, and obtain testing sign-off on the change
- Update documentation (e.g., technical specifications, user manuals) and provide additional training/support as needed to communicate the change
Assist with FFIA Business Analysis Track
Under the general direction of the Business Systems Analyst 2, the incumbent will assist in the development and delivery of summer class instruction for the FFIA Business Analysis Track:
- Developing training materials for the interns.
- Delivering training to the interns and other OSC staff.
- Taking attendance and grading materials.
Additional Information: Travel may be required to teach FFIA classes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to consult with business and IT staff to ascertain scopes, requirements, and deliverables for IT application development projects
- Experience documenting requirements (e.g., process models, data flow diagrams, user stories, wireframes, data models, use cases)
- Experience translating requirements into technical specifications
- Experience creating and performing integration, system, and acceptance tests
- Experience diagnosing and resolving customer-reported IT application issues
- Familiarity with Lotus Notes, PowerBuilder, and Java applications
- Working knowledge of SQL, Java, VBA, and other programming languages
- Working knowledge of InfoMaker, OBIEE, and other business intelligence tools
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with business and IT staff
- Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Additional Comments
Telecommuting
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.
Reasonable Accommodation
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
- A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
- Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- Holiday and paid time off
- Shift and geographic pay differentials
- A committed continuous learning environment
- Informational Brown Bag sessions
- Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
- OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
- And much more
Brittany Pebler
P: (518) 474-1924
F: (518) 486-6723
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Brittany Pebler
Division Contact
Nicole Hamilton
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To Apply
Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #00928-BEP on your cover letter for proper routing.
Be sure to include a copy of any unofficial transcripts if there are educational requirements / minimum qualification substitutions for this position. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.