Business Systems Analyst



Business Systems Analyst

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time

Job Number

2022-00089

Department

Seattle Information Technology- Do Not Use

Opening Date

02/01/2022

Position Description

Are you adaptable, function well in a changing environment, and committed to excellence – if so, we are looking for you!  The City of Seattle is on the cusp of some amazing change. As one of the country's most technical cities we are looking for talented professionals who can help make our vision of scalable, sustainable IT solutions a reality.

 

The City of Seattle is seeking candidates for a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) opening with the Applications Division in Seattle Information Technology (Seattle IT).  

 

Seattle IT is the technology backbone of the City of Seattle’s complex operations and its ability to deliver a wide array of services for the residents of Seattle. The 600+ strong professionals in Seattle IT are involved in the full spectrum of a modern IT enterprise offering many dynamic career opportunities. Our vision is simple: be a Best-in-Class digital services delivery team and set best practices for others to follow.

Job Responsibilities

As a Business Systems Analyst you will be a part of the Permitting Applications team within the Applications Division.  This team supports the City’s Accela application, a critical business application used by multiple departments to manage permitting, licensing, inspections, and code compliance.  You will be responsible for working with business staff to identify opportunities for system improvements, assessing work requests, investigating, and documenting business requirements, determining configuration and design solutions, seeing changes through to a successful implementation, and troubleshooting issues in a production environment. This work is primarily associated with the Accela application and will also include work with other applications supported by the Permitting team.   

 

Here’s more of what you’ll be doing: 

  • Listening carefully to and ask clarifying questions about business requests, translating those into business process requirements and system design.
  • Analyzing complex system issues to identify the root causes, proposing comprehensive solutions consistent with program-level system design standards, and assisting with implementation of changes.
  • Reviewing legislative language to identify potential impacts to business processes and determine scope of system design changes required to meet new mandates.
  • Quickly learning a system’s capabilities and configuration options and devising creative solutions for business needs within that framework.
  • Creating and updating software specifications; ensuring that system documentation libraries are kept up to date and well organized.
  • Configuring software using standard software configuration tools.
  • Supporting creation of test materials, and assisting test team in resolving problems, working with software vendors when appropriate.
  • Identifying, documenting, and resolving issues, escalating when appropriate.
  • Following established project or departmental review and approval processes and standards for all work.
  • Supporting department goals in promoting diversity, race, and social justice.
  • This position requires occasional non-standard working hours. 
  • Performing varied tasks as assigned commensurate with classified position level. 

Qualifications

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for the required qualifications.

  • Five years in-depth experience as a business systems analyst, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.
  • Experience implementing off-the-shelf business applications, including gap-fit analyses, capabilities assessments, design, configuration, and testing.
  • Experience working with vendors providing support for COTS applications.
  • Strong communication skills; able to communicate with both technical and business staff.
  • General knowledge of database structures and tools (such as SQL, Oracle, MS Access, etc.), including the ability to design and execute queries.
  • Ability to manage scope as it pertains to areas of responsibility and keep the project manager and supervisor informed of changes and impact to assigned projects.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate communications with supervisor about progress and issues.
  • Ability to manage time well to meet project milestones.
  • Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer technology or equivalent field or experience
  • Experience working with permitting processes, including familiarity with legislation and best practices for permitting and licensing.
  • Experience leading small IT projects with staff resources from a variety of IT specialties.
  • Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle methodologies and templates.
  • Familiarity with permitting software such as Accela or Hansen.
  • Ability to see beyond the assumed issue to identify and find solutions for underlying business goals.

 

Additional Information

 How to Apply: 

Please submit your resume and online application to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/



The City of Seattle provides a strong commitment to a work life balance as well as an excellent benefit package. This includes an option of four medical plans, two dental plans, vision care, and membership in the City’s Employee Retirement System. Employees are afforded eleven paid holidays plus two personal holidays; vacation and sick leave hours accrue with service time. Additional benefits such as Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Flexible Spending, Deferred Compensation, etc. are also available with minimal cost to employees. 

  

All City of Seattle employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Failure to submit proof of vaccination or qualify for a reasonable accommodation will result in withdrawal of the job offer.

 

Seattle Information Technology values diverse perspectives and life experiences.  Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.  ITD encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.

 

NOTE:   Employment contingent upon successful completion of comprehensive background investigation in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Change Employment Ordinance SMC.


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The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: 
"Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov

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