Business Analyst Intern

Full Job Description

Purpose & Distinguishing Characteristics

Employees in this job perform at the working level, under general supervision. Employees typically perform activities which may include:

• the utilization of computer software programs to store data
• retrieve stored data, analyze retrieved data, and arrange results in a format that effectively supports the organization's production activities
• coordinate the use of information analysis related hardware, software, and data with the organization's employees and/or the public
• interface with data processing users to automate applications and/or resolve application and operating problems
• help customers identify better ways to utilize the system's capabilities
• estimate project costs
• assure deadlines are met
• negotiate common standards for data formats
• assess needs for data analysis related hardware, software, and data
• make recommendations to management for improving and/or maintaining effective information analysis support for the organization.

Principle Duties
The Business Analyst will need to work with stakeholders throughout Corrections and coordinating with the Senior Business Analyst. As well as the following:

• utilization of computer software programs to store data
• retrieve stored data and analyze retrieved data
• proactively search for improvements and needed cleanups
• interface with data processing users to automate applications and/or resolve application and operating problems
• make recommendations for improving and/or maintaining effective information analysis support for the organization
• database management

The Ideal Candidate
The model candidate for this position is someone who:

• Is a self starter
• Has project management skills
• Has strong leadership skills
• Has a strong background in the criminal justice system
• Has WebTrack knowledge/skills/abilities

The Agency
The Utah Department of Corrections is a dedicated team of professionals who ensure public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.

For additional information about the Utah Department of Corrections please go to this link. http://www.corrections.utah.gov

Requirements

Adapts automated system(s) to accommodate special and complex agency needs; designs or enhances agency unique automated systems to interface with existing systems as needed.Monitors system performance to ensure proper operation and identify possible problem areas.Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.Identifies problems or potential problem areas and recommends solutions.Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data.Writes and/or uses computer programs to generate and analyze data.Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications (includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)coordinate computer systems and application design

use automated software applications

use State or agency-specific software application program(s)

communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing

speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally

make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions

computer hardware and system development

use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions

read and interpret data from scientific instruments or equipment

use computer relational database software

evaluate information against a set of standards

find, gather and collect information or data

modify and upgrade computer hardware and/or software

principles, theories, and practices of computer data storage, retrieval, and/or restoration.

Additional Information

Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc..Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc.

Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.ONLY APPLICANTS THAT MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.