Business Analyst (Business Professional II) - Administration, Business Services Team

Sarasota County Government

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About The Position

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Our Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department is seeking a Business Analyst (Business Professional II) to join the Administration Business Services Team. In this professional role, you’ll support the implementation and ongoing success of the County’s Land Information Management System (Accela) - the platform that powers permitting, plan review, inspections, and code enforcement activities across Sarasota County. Working closely with the Program Administrator, internal divisions, Enterprise Information Technology, and other County departments, you’ll help improve processes, gather business requirements, and support system enhancements that keep critical services running smoothly. If you enjoy problem-solving, collaborating across teams, and helping improve systems that serve the community, we encourage you to apply today. Starting pay is $64,812.80. About the Position In this role, you will... Support the Program Administrator in the implementation and ongoing use of the County’s Land Information Management System (Accela) for Planning and Development Services. Collaborate with internal divisions, Enterprise Information Technology, and other departments to ensure the Accela platform is implemented and utilized effectively. Work with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, analyze processes, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery. Assist with designing and implementing system and process improvements, including developing functional specifications and supporting system enhancements. Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams, helping guide communication, change management, and system adoption. Monitor system performance, conduct gap analysis, and recommend continuous improvements to support departmental goals. Provide support with project coordination, risk identification, and quality assurance to ensure solutions meet business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Planning, Industrial/Engineering, Technology, and/or a job-related field with 2+ years of job-related experience.
• OR: 6+ years of professional job-related experience can be substituted at management discretion for the required education.
• OR: Related professional program/project management may substitute for the required education at management discretion.
• Job-related experience may include work in process improvement, business analysis, change management, or information technology project management, as well as experience with Land Management or Community Development and Regulatory software systems.

Nice To Haves

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Experience working with Land Management or Community Development and Regulatory software systems.
• Familiarity with building and construction trades and/or local government permitting and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Administrator in the implementation and ongoing use of the County’s Land Information Management System (Accela) for Planning and Development Services.
• Collaborate with internal divisions, Enterprise Information Technology, and other departments to ensure the Accela platform is implemented and utilized effectively.
• Work with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, analyze processes, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Assist with designing and implementing system and process improvements, including developing functional specifications and supporting system enhancements.
• Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams, helping guide communication, change management, and system adoption.
• Monitor system performance, conduct gap analysis, and recommend continuous improvements to support departmental goals.
• Provide support with project coordination, risk identification, and quality assurance to ensure solutions meet business needs.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level