Business Systems Analyst (Option to Underfill)

Las Vegas Valley Water District•San Jose, CA

6d•$109,754•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of duties in analyzing enterprise and/or departmental business processes to identify and participate in developing and implementing technology solutions to meet business and operational requirements; performs applications quality assurance and user acceptance testing and problem resolution; performs detailed systems documentation; provides a variety of user training and support; and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Principles, concepts and practices of business process and systems analysis including business process and data modeling
Principles of software lifecycle management
Systems design theory, concepts and principles including data management and administration and development concepts
Current business management theory and concepts and techniques for process improvement
Standard project management tools and techniques
Agile development methodologies
District and/or departmental business processes commonly supported by applications
Standard business software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics and database programs
Laws, codes and regulations pertaining to the use of computer hardware and software
Principles and practices of sound business communication
Basic principles and practices of effective team leadership
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, management information systems or a closely related field
Three years of progressively responsible professional business systems analysis experience
A valid Nevada driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy may be required for certain assignments

Nice To Haves

Excellent project management knowledge and skillsets
Excellent communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Data analysis and visualization skillset
Good understanding of change management, data, AI, and cloud architecture
Agile and hybrid project management experience is preferred
Experience in a government or public utility setting is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual frameworks and apply sound technology, business management and process improvement techniques to development of requirements for integrated, business based technology solutions to operational and service delivery problems and issues
Facilitate user and cross-functional team meetings, negotiate understanding and build consensus agreements
Assist in performing basic project management and program coordination responsibilities
Work collaboratively with department and Information Technology team members to ensure project accountability and success
Set priorities and balance responsibilities for multiple projects and initiatives to ensure timely, high quality results
Read, understand, interpret, explain and apply complex business and technical information, evaluate issues and alternatives and reach sound independent conclusions within established policy guidelines
Communicate clearly and effectively to diverse audiences of technical and non-technical personnel, orally and in writing
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, documentation and other written materials
Use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex and/or confidential issues and situations
Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with all levels of department and IT staff, consultants, vendors, contractors and others encountered in the course of work