Business System Analyst-IT (SCA 111246)

Full Job Description

The Iowa Judicial Branch in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks applicants for a Business Systems Analyst to actively engage with both internal and external stakeholders, including coordinating with vendors to ensure effective collaboration and project delivery.

This position will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define and document project requirements, manage and prioritize the project backlog, and provide ongoing support and clarification for all requirements-related inquiries throughout the project lifecycle.

This position will facilitate communication between business units, IT, and executive leadership to ensure alignment of project goals and deliverables.

This position will maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of requirements and backlog items and facilitate backlog refinement, sprint planning, and user story development to ensure alignment with business objectives.

The successful candidate will possess substantial expertise in process creation and definition, enabling them to drive improvement.

The successful candidate will be able to support multiple IT initiatives using Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies to enable iterative delivery and enhance transparency.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and presentation skills. This person will have strong technical computer knowledge and analytical thinking skills.

What’s in it for you:

• Collaborative, positive professional work environment
• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the Iowa communities
• Excellent benefits package
• Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave
• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) plan
• Employee discount program
• Employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch may qualify for the federal student loan repayment program

The pay range for this position is $69,992.00 - $111,800.00 annually. This is an FLSA-exempt position. The starting salary for new state employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Adjustments may be made if the successful candidate has relevant experience.

Position classification is determined as the ‘best fit’ of the duties assigned to and performed by a position. This position is classified as a Business System Analyst as summarized below.

Summary

Analyze business information technology systems and provide long-term solutions that efficiently support Judicial Branch operational needs.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand, analyze, and refine current systems with business processes, needs, data, trends, and goals.
• Identify systems challenges or areas for improvement and develop innovative strategies to leverage technology systems.
• Document systems workflows, technical, and functional requirements. Facilitate refinement, planning, and user story development to ensure the project aligns with business objectives.
• Assess hardware and software needs, conduct research, and design solutions for improvements.
• Create procedures to improve the existing systems. Test and implement technology solutions.
• Communicate with business units, IT, and leaders to align project goals and deliverables to leverage technology.
• Recommend technology changes and provide training and support to users.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical computer knowledge of computer hardware, networks, software, applications, and programming.
• Knowledge of analytical software such as Power platforms, SQL, or project management frameworks like SCRUM or Agile.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Interpersonal, listening, communication, and presentation skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The Iowa Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants may review the Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report from the Iowa Judicial Branch website as part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with federal and state regulations.

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the “To Apply” section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.

Qualifications

The incumbent must meet the minimum requirements to qualify for the position.

1. Associate's degree in information technology, computer and information sciences, computer systems and networking, or a closely related field.
2. Five (5) years of professional experience in systems and networking, data science, IT project management, management information systems, or closely related experience

Experience may be substituted with related education on the basis that successful completion of thirty (30) semester hours or academic equivalent equals one year of experience.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or other analytical methodologies.
• Experience with enterprise-level application development projects.
• Certified business analyst / CSPO / CSM or equivalent.