Information Technology Business Analyst III - Limited Service

OverviewDo you enjoy working directly with others to make a difference in the lives of Vermonters? Do you enjoy working as a team to achieve a common goal? Are you a naturally curious person? If so, become a Business Analyst for the State of Vermont.The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) is seeking an Business Analyst to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). (Why a BA you ask? Because our topic of conversation is focused on requirements of a technology solution meeting the needs of the business.) The EPMO is a centralized division comprised of Project Managers and Business Analysts providing a range of services to partner with Agencies across the State of Vermont.This position is predominately focused on Projects supporting the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA). Being offered this position comes with strong health insurance benefits, a pension plan, a deferred compensation plan, and reimbursement for continuing education to name few of the benefits. We have a healthy work/life balance and offer a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm with some flexibilities. Currently we are also able to offer a five-day remote-work schedule with a mandatory day in the office once a quarter.Other examples of work include:• Identify and establish scope and parameters of business analysis on a project-by-project basis to define project impact, outcome criteria, and metrics.• Gathering user requirements via interviews, workshops, questionnaires, surveys, site visits, workflow storyboards, scenarios, and other methods.• Work with stakeholders and project team to prioritize collected requirements.• Analyze and verify requirements for applicability, consistency, comprehensibility, feasibility, completeness, and conformity to standards.• Translate conceptual user requirements into clear, detailed functional requirements.• Create process models, specifications, diagrams, and charts.• Manage and track the status of requirements throughout the project lifecycle; enforce and redefine as necessary.• Communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications of business requirements to project managers, sponsors, and other stakeholders so that issues and solutions are understood.The ideal candidate is self-motivated, able to work under moderate pressure to meet deadlines, is customer service oriented, and has excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate is proficient in the use of MS Visio as well as project and software development tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira or CA Clarity. The candidate brings a working understanding of business analysis standards as defined by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), as well as the Agile Manifesto and scrum techniques, and has experience successfully applying those standards in a variety of project frameworks.Who May ApplyThis position, Information Technology Business Analyst III - Limited Service (Job Requisition #50853), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.Level I: 50849Level II: 50852Level III: 50853If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact ross.marcotte@vermont.govPlease note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.Environmental FactorsDuties are performed largely in a standard office setting. The role involves intensive interaction with departmental officials who may advocate strongly for their programs. Implementation of recommendations may be difficult because of competing interests and limited resources. Rapid response in the face of tight deadlines may be necessary. Evening and weekend duty, although rare, may be anticipated.Minimum QualificationsSix (6) years or more of Business Analysis experience at a professional level.Preferred QualificationsCCBA/CBAP certification.Bachelor's degree or higher in an IT-related subject.Total CompensationAs a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan• Tuition Reimbursement• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts• Low cost group life insurance• Incentive-based Wellness Program• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramWant the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.