BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYST 2

Announcement Number: 43889 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/29/2023 Close Date: 09/12/2023 Recruiter:
LORI GASTON
Phone: (702)486-5220
Email: lxgaston@dwss.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 14 Days 4 Hrs 59 Mins
The Position

Business Process Analysts apply an in-depth knowledge of the agency's program areas to define and implement a solution to a given problem that requires an individually tailored response for end-user requirements.

Under limited supervision, incumbents perform the full range of journey level duties described in the series concept. Incumbents may serve as a lead worker as assigned. The Department of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) is currently recruiting for a Business Process Analyst II. This position will be located in DWSS's Project Management Office in Carson City. The Business Process Analyst II position is an integral part of our Information Systems Project Management organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for effectively communicating and facilitating project touchpoints, writing requirements, coordinating with development and testing teams and engage stakeholders throughout the project management lifecycle. In additional, contract management and resource management experience will provide the needed leadership to be successful in this position. This position serves as a liaison between the agency's program/policy staff and technical staff and works closely with state and county program staff, technicians, vendors, and other agencies/entities involved with project planning and execution. Business Analysis certification (e.g. CBAP, PMI-PBA) is preferred at time of hire. If the chosen candidate does not have this certification at the time of hire, the certification must be obtained within one year of hire at the hiring authority's expense. Flexible and variable work schedules may be considered. Details can be discussed in the interview. Work life balance is valued by this division. This division encourages job training and skills advancement and as a benefit offers paid training opportunities to all IT staff. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, management information systems, or other disciplines related to the assignment and two years of professional experience in a related program area analyzing and interpreting program laws, regulations, policies and procedures, which included one year of experience applying recognized data processing concepts to business process planning and analyses; OR one year of experience as a Business Process Analyst I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for fingerprinting. A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Additional Position Criteria Experience with a System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) such as Waterfall, or Agile. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Do you have an internationally-recognized Business Analysis credential? If so, please provide a copy of your certificate with your application.

2) Describe your experience working within an SDLC, including which methodology you have used.

3) Describe your experience coordinating activities on software development and other information technology projects.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204