What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Systems Analyst I/II (Business Systems Analyst) position at Helix Water District?
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Do you have experience working as a Business Systems Analyst? Would you like to use your talents to make a difference to the community? HELIX WATER DISTRICT, La Mesa, CA (located in East San Diego County) is seeking to add a talented and dependable Information Systems Analyst I/II to its team. This is your opportunity to work for an organization that prides itself in customer service, open communication and teamwork. Along with an excellent benefits package, Helix offers a unique culture that fosters an atmosphere of team spirit and encourages personal and professional growth.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:- Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance with employee-only portion 100% paid
- Retirement: Enrollment in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- Paid Leave: Paid Time Off accrual starting at 24 days (192 hours) per year; increases to 29 days (232 hours) after 5 years of service
- Holidays: Twelve paid holidays per year, including 2 floating holidays
- Deferred Compensation: Up to $3,500 matching on 457 plans
The Information Systems Analyst II ($51.73 - $66.00/hour; up to $137,280/annually) is an exempt, journey-level role responsible for more complex, enterprise-wide systems and applications. This level performs advanced systems and business process analysis, leads implementation and maintenance of large-scale systems, and handles the more difficult and complex technical support and maintenance issues.
How You'll Support and Enhance District Business Systems
As an Information Systems Analyst, you will drive the analysis, optimization, and support of critical business systems across the district. The position leads business process discovery with stakeholders to understand workflows, data needs, and functional requirements, translating them into clear documentation, specifications, and process maps. It evaluates and recommends solutions—technical and non-technical—to improve efficiency and support strategic objectives.
The role supports and participates in software selection, implementation, and testing projects, contributing to system prototyping, quality assurance, and user training. It provides daily functional support for assigned applications, troubleshooting issues, advising users, and ensuring systems perform reliably under time-sensitive conditions.
Key responsibilities include developing reports and queries; maintaining system and user documentation; configuring and testing enterprise applications including ERP and content management systems; designing business workflows; and evaluating new software and hardware solutions. The position collaborates closely with users and IT teams to drive continuous improvement, enhance system functionality, and ensure business processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with organizational needs.
The successful candidate in this role will excel by providing exceptional customer service, building strong relationships with users, and partnering closely with IT and business teams to deliver effective, reliable solutions. Success includes being a proactive collaborator who communicates clearly, supports teammates and contributes to a positive, service-oriented environment.Information Systems Analyst II
To be considered for the Information Systems Analyst II, candidates must have a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in systems analysis and application development or support; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
To be considered for the Information Systems Analyst I/II, please select the APPLY button to complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an online application. For a complete list of job responsibilities, please visit our careers page.
Salary : $92,914 - $137,280