Business Analyst

Job Description and Duties

• Support data cleansing efforts by providing subject matter expertise, consulting on best practices, and performing data cleansing as required. Assist in identifying legacy data to be converted, reviewing data transformation mapping rules, and reviewing data load results to ensure accurate data migration to the new payroll solution.
• Assist in analyzing system reports and interfaces to ensure all required reports and interfaces are documented, addressing any gaps and identifying opportunities for business process improvement. Assist in report and interface testing activities with impacted stakeholders and provide subject matter expertise on the development and execution of interface test cases.
• Contribute to the development of user acceptance test plans and support the identification, creation, and execution of user acceptance test scripts.
• Participate in project business process review sessions, and design and development workshops to prepare for future maintenance and operational responsibilities. Identify changes to current business processes as the State Controller’s Office (SCO) transitions from the legacy payroll system to the new solution. Update SCO policies and procedures to reflect those changes.
• Participate in assessing the current operations structure to determine resource organization for both the transition period and future state operations.
• Contribute to identifying, tracking, and resolving post-production incidents.
• Support requirements analysis for new Memorandum of Understanding or legislative requirements introduced during the project and continue this analysis during productions operations.
• You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Minimum Requirements

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE

Additional Documents

Department Information

Special Requirements

• Take the required examination here: Information Technology Associate Examination

Application Instructions

• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
• Who May Apply
• How To Apply
• Address for Mailing Application Packages
• You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
• You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
• Required Application Package Documents
• The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to uphold PPSD values: Professionalism, Accountability, Customer Service, Collaboration, and Trust.
• Experience with human resources and payroll operations, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to comprehensively analyze, develop and clearly document processes and procedures, and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Ability to develop and foster collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, remaining engaged in a virtual work environment.
• Ambition to develop thorough job knowledge through research, and the desire to share that knowledge with others.
• Ability to effectively communicate, foster relationships, and facilitate meetings with staff at all levels.
• Ability and willingness to manage multiple tasks, adjust priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining tact and a positive attitude.
• Ability and willingness to ask questions, evaluate information, and develop new and innovative approaches to recommend changes in a timely manner.
• Ability to conduct technical research and communicate solutions.
• Ability to gather, document, and review system requirements and specifications.
• Knowledge of and experience researching and interpreting legislation, regulation, and policy.
• Knowledge of and experience developing, executing, and documenting user acceptance test plans and scripts.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles and practices.

Contact Information

Equal Opportunity Employer