Business Analyst (Vacancy)

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Business Analyst (Vacancy)

Salary

$45.06 - $67.60 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-0543-V3

Department

47 Department of Technology

Division

Division of Information Services

Opening Date

11/20/2024

Closing Date

12/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

This is one of those rare opportunities to be part of something bigger than yourself. The City of Columbus is assembling a safety technologies project management team of analyst, project manager, cybersecurity, and data management professionals to support Mayor Ginther’s priorities for community safety, our city’s first responders, and the city’s investments in its Police, Fire and 911 capabilities.

The successful candidate will work directly with Police, Fire and 911 personnel and city and regional public safety partners to advance improvements in emergency management and response, large event management, and solving crime.

The Department of Technology seeks a talented, experienced business analyst professional to join our team. If you have experience, skill and are at ease with: work of high importance and interest; assessing and addressing complex needs involving multiple stakeholders and interests; developing functional specifications and requirements and shepherding their adoption throughout the solution acquisition lifecycle; and speaking and writing for large, diverse audiences - let’s talk.

For the right person, this is a real opportunity to make a difference that impacts many.

Under direction, is responsible for analyzing and identifying business systems needs, and developing the required information technology solutions; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Consults with users to evaluate, develop, and document an understanding of business processes, needs, expectations, and technology requirements; analyzes and reviews requests for software, hardware, and additional technology to implement solutions, etc.;

Develops the outline of the business systems design and defines the requirements and parameters of the proposed business systems; prepares cost estimates and project timelines for implementation of business systems; makes recommendations on improvements to business processes;

Determines feasibility and requirements for computerization such as hardware configurations, peripheral equipment, maintenance support, mainframe interface, modem communications, and memory storage devices; analyzes hardware and software alternatives and recommends selections to management;

Analyzes the current available third party systems to determine compatibility with and adaptability to the users' needs and the City's technical capabilities;

Collaborates with technical section's specialists in areas such as database and application programming to adapt systems to specific departmental requirements; identifies potential problems and recommends solutions;

Develops functional testing strategies, scripts, plans, etc.; coordinates the testing and implementation of departmental business systems with Department of Technology staff, department personnel, and/or consultants; evaluates the systems' effectiveness, efficiency, ease of use, and fulfillment of objectives; provides post-implementation support for newly implemented systems;

Documents the development, testing, implementation, and evaluation of the business systems; directs the preparation of reports, training materials, and operational procedures related to the business systems;

Attends seminars and participates in training to remain current with information technology issues and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree with significant coursework (sixteen (16) semester hours or twenty-four (24) quarter hours) in computer science, information systems, database management, systems analysis, or a closely related field and four (4) years of experience analyzing, evaluating, and implementing technology systems for business solutions. Substitution(s): Equivalent work experience documenting knowledge of business systems analysis and implementation may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Possession of master's degree in business administration, public administration, computer science, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-0543-V3

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Kim Hetterscheidt

Department of Technology

Division of Information Services

1111 E. Broad Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-0367

E: khetterscheidt@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Agency

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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