Information Technology Business Analyst I Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID 6D991A8E-144F-4)

Description

Overview

The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to join ADS's Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). The EPMO is a centralized division comprised of IT Project Managers and IT Business Analysts providing a range of services to partner Agencies across the State of Vermont Executive branch. This position is predominately focused on IT Projects supporting the Agency of Human Services (AHS). Strong health insurance benefits, a pension plan, a deferred compensation plan, and reimbursement for continuing education are just a few of the benefits of working for the State of Vermont. We have a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm.

 

As an IT Business Analyst, you will help enable positive change within DVHA by defining and modeling processes and requirements within the context of formal projects. You will identify and apply appropriate business analysis tools and methods throughout the project lifecycle to support achieving business objectives and benefits.

 

Other examples of work include:

• Gathering user requirements via interviews, workshops, site visits, and other methods.
• Work with stakeholders and project team to prioritize collected requirements.
• Analyze and verify requirements for applicability, consistency, completeness, and conformity to standards.
• Manage and track the status of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create process models, specifications, and other diagrams.
• Identify and document business rules.
• Communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications of business requirements to project managers, sponsors, and other stakeholders so that issues and solutions are understood.

 

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, is very customer-service oriented, and has excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate has some experience in the use of MS Visio as well as project and software development tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira. He/she brings a foundational understanding of business analysis standards as defined by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), as well as the Agile Manifesto and scrum techniques, and has experience successfully applying those standards in a variety of project frameworks. Preference will be given to candidates who hold one or more IIBA Certifications.

 

As of July 14, 2024 the step 1 rate for pay grade 22 will be $25.10 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position, Information Technology Business Analyst I (Job Requisition #50345), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

 

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. 

 

Level I: 50345

Level II: 50348

Level III: 50349
 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact burgandy.webster@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
 

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting. The role involves intensive interaction with departmental officials who may advocate strongly for their programs. Implementation of recommendations may be difficult because of competing interests and limited resources. Rapid response in the face of tight deadlines may be necessary. Evening and weekend duty, although rare, may be anticipated

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an IT-related subject

OR

Two (2) years or more of experience in an Information Technology field

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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