TEMPORARY Business Systems Analyst

General Purpose

Under general supervision, analyzes enterprise and/or departmental business processes to identify and participate in developing and implementing technology solutions to meet business and operational requirements; performs applications quality assurance and user acceptance testing and problem resolution; develops detailed systems documentation; provides a variety of user training and support; collaborates with administrators and Information Technology staff to ensure the development of systems capabilities achieves operational and service strategies; and performs related duties as assigned

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides functional expertise and serves as primary resource to users seeking to obtain complex information, records and reports from assigned systems; designs and generates custom reports, charts and other reporting tools to meet user needs; prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports for management as required.
• Writes complex queries to assist users with data needs and reporting requirements; maintains code tables, checks for invalid codes and corrects errors; develops test data and program tests.
• In coordination with management, conducts ongoing training in both systems and operational business procedures related to assigned area; ensures training materials are maintained and updated as necessary.
• Defines and maintains security profiles for assigned systems and helps coordinate the administration of security and system access of end users with Information Technology staff.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the district.

Other Duties

• Performs special analyses and projects as assigned; writes technical and nontechnical reports and correspondence.
• May serve as content administrator for assigned systems.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles, concepts and practices of business process and systems analysis including business process mapping and data modeling
• District and/or departmental business processes commonly supported by applications.
• Methods, practices and terminology used in statistical technical work
• Business-based technology solutions to operational and service delivery problems and issues.
• Customer service principles and practices.
• Programming theory and applicable programming/scripting and languages.
• Project management methods and techniques.
• Current industry standards related to areas of responsibility.
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives as they impact assigned duties.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Learn and apply state and federal mandatory regulations and reporting requirements related to assigned systems.
• Apply sound technology, business management and process improvement techniques. Prepare clear, concise and accurate systems documentation.
• Facilitate user and cross-functional team meetings. Utilize query tools to extract data from databases for interpreting data and user reporting needs.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and Information Technology team members to ensure project accountability and success.
• Set priorities and balance responsibilities for multiple projects and initiatives.
• Read, understand, interpret, explain and apply complex business and technical information.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and records.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, management information systems or a closely related field; and three years of increasingly responsible technical and analytical professional experience involving business systems analysis and applications development; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience in a college setting or in a public agency is preferred.

Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with District managers, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.

The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.

Assessment Process

Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the assignment.
Current Vacancy is at the District Office

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/scccd/jobs/5526412/temporary-business-systems-analyst