IT Business Analyst

About the Organization

Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Information Technology (IT) Portfolio Manager, an IT Manager I of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), the IT Specialist I (IT Business Analyst) is responsible for supporting the delivery of IT solutions to the Authority. This is accomplished by executing activities of the Project Management Life Cycle (PML) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), leveraging best practices, and thoughtful analysis to bridge business needs with technology. The IT Business Analyst works with cross-functional teams across diverse business areas to analyze evolving business needs, document processes, capture business requirements, and execute appropriate test cases by verifying features, identifying defects through systematic testing, and assisting with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance testing. The incumbent is responsible for leading concurrent efforts while making critical decisions and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working on IT projects in a technical business analyst role.
• Experience in quality assurance and testing of IT applications.
• Experience facilitating collaboration sessions among various stakeholder groups and driving outcomes.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
• Experience preparing and producing clear and concise documentation (e.g., test cases, test scenarios, user acceptance test scripts, requirements, business processes, information security policies, processes and procedures, plans, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with PML and SDLC.
• Knowledge and/or experience with automation testing or scripting is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to meet business needs through innovative solutions and demonstrate a service-oriented, customer relations-sensitive attitude.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of staff and management; communicate effectively with peers, other technical teams, executives, external partners, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple high priority initiatives in a fast-paced achievement-oriented environment and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive tasks, assignments, and information.
• Willingness to work excess hours to achieve business results.
• Display enthusiasm for continuous learning.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

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Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.