[HYBRID] Systems Testing & Requirements Business Analyst (BPA2)

Office of Information Services

The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage .

What You'll Do

As part of the (STARS) Team, you will be playing the role of Business Process Analyst. You will primarily be interacting with system users at JFS to understand their needs and translate it into user requirements for the system developers and testers. In this position you will use your knowledge of interpret program policy, state and federal regulations, and translating them into requirements to build and support technical solutions for the entire agency.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzing and documenting current business processes including workflows, data flows and business rules
• Creating plans and systems views to show the difference between current state and future state
• Facilitating discussions and function as a liaison between various stakeholders, managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring successful communications between project team members
• Perform validation of requirements, if necessary, for the successful completion of the information technology projects
• Present mentorship opportunities to peers and/or junior associates via conversation, observation, or technical documentation

Schedule: 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday - Friday

Travel: No travel expected

PN(s): 20040885

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

OPTION 1:

• 60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: creating and coordinating technical and business requirements for processes, projects and procedures, working with business users and technical staff to develop strategies and leading modification or creation of new systems for implementation of information technology solutions.

Option 2:

• Completion of associate core program in computer science, information systems, or business administration;

AND

• 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: creating and coordinating technical and business requirements for processes, projects and procedures, working with business users and technical staff to develop strategies and leading modification or creation of new systems for implementation of information technology solutions.

Option 3:

• Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science, information systems, or business administration

AND

• 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: creating and coordinating technical and business requirements for processes, projects and procedures, working with business users and technical staff to develop strategies and leading modification or creation of new systems for implementation of information technology solutions.

Or

• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Technical & Professional Skills Utilized: Information Technology, Problem Solving

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio's E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 35. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $36.99 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 35

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Hourly

$38.84

$40.78

$42.74

$44.85

$47.06

$49.36

$51.77

$54.34

$57.13

Annual

$80,787

$84,822

$88,899

$93,288

$97,885

$102,669

$107,682

$113,131

$118,830

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

90 Months