Senior Business Systems Analyst

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Business Systems Analyst to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT operations. 

This position will remain open until filled but can be taken down at any time. Candidates will be reviewed every two weeks from the open date.

The work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. Candidates must reside in the United States to work 100 % remote.

The Office of Information Service’s mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Human Services in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs,
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
• Click here to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

What you will do!

As a Senior Business Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for providing technical systems analysis and direction to IT projects within the Office of Information Services (OIS).  You will assist and provide expertise to IT developers/systems analysts to identify and deliver technology solutions, determine the technical and operational feasibility of their solutions, as well as estimate the development and implementation costs of the solutions.

This position is expected to provide expertise and leadership to analyze, plan, develop, integrate, implement, and coordinate the operations, maintenance, installation and construction of systems supporting the Summer Meals program, with the Self-Sufficiency (SSP) office, within the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), along with other programs and systems that support ODHS. 

One of the key responsibilities of this role with be to elicit, understand, develop, and update technical system and business process flows to support critical projects and operations and maintenance work with the Mainframe applications, and other applications supporting the ODHS and other agencies/programs.

This role, will elicit, understand, and document the customer's technical business requirements, processes and workflows developing both written and visual depictions of requirements and process flows. 

Additionally, you will lead the development and validation of the non-functional technical specifications that meet those requirements, serve as a subject matter expert to the developers building those functions, and work with the Quality Assurance team to test the developed functionality. You will work closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Testers, and Production Support Staff through each stage of the System Development Lifecycle. You will partner effectively with all levels of the organization, lead others, drive results, proactively identify and resolve problems, and make challenging decisions. You will also be responsible for recommending and instituting business system analysis best practices, tools, and methodologies towards standardization of deliverables and procedures. 

The Senior Business Systems Analyst is assigned work in terms of program or project objectives, priorities, and timelines. Consults with supervisor and/or team lead to resolve policy questions and problems in coordinating activities with other programs. Typically, work is subject to technical and administrative control in which review is made of program or project accomplishments and adherence to policies, directives, and desired results.

What we are looking for!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Please clearly outline how you meet the minimum requirements and special qualifications in your application/resume/cover letter. Failure to do so might disqualify you from consideration)

(a) Six (6) years of information systems experience in

Business and technical systems analysis

OR

(b) An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field.

AND

four (4) years of information systems experience in

Business and technical systems analysis

OR

(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

AND

two (2) years of information systems experience in

Business and technical systems analysis

OR

(d) Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Desired Attributes

• Strong experience with IT Project Management Methodologies.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong working knowledge of business systems analysis and research, technical specification development, analyzing business procedures, processes and policies conducting feasibility studies and cost/benefit analysis methods and planning as well as oversight and coordination of application development tasks.
• Ability to work with little guidance when performing complex development functions, establishing personal work priorities, resolving issues in alignment with the business unit’s technical standards, practices, frameworks, and paradigms.
• Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

What's in it for you?

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Eleven (11) paid holidays.
• Eight (8) hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• Eight (8) hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued.
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service.
• Pension and retirement programs 
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• A healthy work/life balance, including fulltime remote options as well.

Monthly Salary Range: $6,268 - $9,472

Location: Salem, OR / Remote   

How to Apply

• Complete the online application.
• Complete questionnaire.
• Attach a resume.
• Attach a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the “What we are looking for?” section including required and preferred skills.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.

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