Job Location:

• The office for this position is located in Jefferson City, MO. 65101.
• Candidates who complete a successful onboarding and training period may be eligible to work at an alternate location in compliance with OA-ITSD's Distributed Workforce Plan.

Why you’ll love this position:

This is an entry-level Business Analyst position accountable for determining business needs and translating them into functional specifications. In this role, one will define systems scope, objectives, and functionality based on user input and understanding of business processes. Provides the basis for the design or modification of information systems through business analysis and document requirements. Typically assigned work on more moderate complexity and/or impact/risk projects/systems.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) Business Analysis Services team.

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

What you’ll do:

• Requirements Gathering
• Documenting Process Flows
• Creating Technical Specification documentation
• Mentoring and promoting skill development and best practices across BA teams
• Developing and completing Quality Assurance Test Scripts
• Supporting User Acceptance Testing
• Serving as a liaison between business clients and developers
• Facilitating delivery and continuing improvement effort
• Interpreting functionality requirements

All you need for success:

Critical skills for success are high-detail planning, expert ability to communicate, and the ability to perform top-notch analyst work.

• Ability to create and understand process diagrams, flowcharts, and business models.
• Ability to identify and define the scope, objectives, and functionality of a project.
• Ability to translate technical terminology into easy-to-understand terms.
• Skill in outlining project scope, objectives, and functionality.
• Skill in translating business processes into information technology requirements.
• Ability to assess situations including risks and benefits, receive feedback from stakeholders, and select a course of action.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The classification for this position is Business Analyst; click for more information.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.