Business Systems Analyst 1 (NY HELPS)

NY HELP Yes

Agency Taxation & Finance, State

Title Business Systems Analyst 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address W.A. Harriman State Campus

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

Duties Description · Elicit business requirements and rules from subject matter experts and stakeholders;· Create, validate, and maintain process documentation such as Business Process Documents and Detailed Design Documents, business rules, and additional specifications (including flow charts, process models and technical specifications);· Working closely with program and IT staff, stakeholders, and Business Analysts from other units;·Planning and performing system research and gathering information;·Participating in the design and development of the to-be state, identifying and documenting changes;· Developing test conditions and scenarios;· Testing system functions and documenting results;· Identifying and reporting defects;· Evaluating solution performance against business goals and objectives;· Assisting with developing training and user support materials;·Demonstrate strong, professional, respectful communication skills, both verbally and in writing; and·Adhere to the Department rules and policies including Code of Conduct, ethical practices, time and attendance rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship, advanced placement is at the discretion of the hiring agency- Trainee 1 is equated to SG-14, $53,764- Trainee 2 is equated to SG-16, $59,994- Journey Level, SG-18 starting salary is $66,951Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1:Four years of business analysis experience including: using business analysis techniques to elicit requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organizations business needs; using business analysis techniques for the purpose of identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or; describing in a comprehensive written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirement; this includes creating, updating, and maintaining documentation through the system development life cycle; validating requirements throughout the product or system development life cycle (SDLC) including all changes to the processes that would enable an organization to achieve its goals; or verifying requirements throughout the product/SDLC to ensure they perform to the required specifications and are capable of achieving the design capabilities; this includes developing test plans and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, or communicating with stakeholders. Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.Business Systems Analyst Trainee 2:Five years of business analysis experience including: using business analysis techniques to elicit requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organizations business needs; using business analysis techniques for the purpose of identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or; describing in a comprehensive written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirement; this includes creating, updating, and maintaining documentation through the system development life cycle; validating requirements throughout the product or system development life cycle (SDLC) including all changes to the processes that would enable an organization to achieve its goals; or verifying requirements throughout the product/SDLC to ensure they perform to the required specifications and are capable of achieving the design capabilities; this includes developing test plans and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, or communicating with stakeholders. Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.Business Systems Analyst 1 journey level:Six years of business analysis experience including: using business analysis techniques to elicit requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organizations business needs; using business analysis techniques for the purpose of identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or; describing in a comprehensive written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirement; this includes creating, updating, and maintaining documentation through the system development life cycle; validating requirements throughout the product or system development life cycle (SDLC) including all changes to the processes that would enable an organization to achieve its goals; or verifying requirements throughout the product/SDLC to ensure they perform to the required specifications and are capable of achieving the design capabilities; this includes developing test plans and logical designs, testing the scenarios, reviewing test results, identifying constraints and risks, or communicating with stakeholders. Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience Competitive Minimum Qualifications:The selected candidate must be a current NYS employee eligible for transfer in accordance with Civil Service Laws, Rules, and Regulations.OR eligible via the 55-b/c program (please include your Letter of Eligibility and transcripts with your application).OR immediately reachable on the appropriate exam for this title and location (PATT and PCO for Albany). This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship. Advanced placement is at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Additional Comments Note: Telecommuting may be allowed after 6 months. This position is in Albany, NY.Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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Name Tax Recruitment Team 2

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street WA Harriman Campus

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

Notes on Applying Qualified Candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your resume and cover letter. and current NYS employees may be contacted for their social security number for verification purposes.-------------------FOR NY HELPS APPLICATIONS-------------------Transcripts must show:1. Your name2. School name3. Degree was awarded 4. Date degree was awarded5. Foreign degrees must have an approved evaluation: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible on your resume; your resume must describe in detail how your experience meets the minimum qualifications described above. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor. Failure to provide acceptable transcripts when educational credentials are required will result in disqualification.