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Job Details

Working Title: IT Advanced Business Analyst
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services

Job ID: 92973
Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible: Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Limited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 03/26/2026
Closing Date: 04/01/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit: Department of Corrections (DOC)
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 / hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 / annually
Job Class Option: Business Analyst
Classified Status: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date: Up to 3 years
FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,800 professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Department of Corrections (DOC). The MNIT DOC team runs many unique applications that manage the information and security of the department, supporting 4,500 employees across 10 prisons and 50 field offices located throughout the state.

Job Summary

**This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last up to three (3) years.**

As the IT Advanced Business Analyst within Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and the Department of Corrections (DOC) you will be responsible for project intake for the project management office (PMO), working with project requestors to identify high-level project requirements, initial project scope, stakeholders, timeline, and prioritization criteria. You will be responsible for supporting additional PMO functions, including the IT resource management process, enhancing PMO reporting, metrics, and dashboards, and optimizing PMO operations. You will perform business analysis functions using a set of tasks and techniques to successfully act as a liaison among stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies and operations of an organization and to be able to recommend solutions that enable projects to be successful and goals to be met. In particular, this includes participating in requirements gathering sessions to analyze, define and document business processes, software requirements, data management systems and development of specifications for technology initiatives.

You will work as a liaison between IT and business representatives, analyzing business activities and translating them into decisions to purchase, implement, or develop technology solutions. You will participate in and practice generally accepted standards outlined in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) (or equivalent industry standards and best practices) and by MNIT.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 1450 Energy Park Dr. St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here:

Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT business analysis functions.

Experience must include:

Business analysis experience performing requirements gathering, analysis, documentation, and stakeholder facilitation within an IT environment
Experience participating in full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) projects (Waterfall, Agile, Iterative, or hybrid), including requirements, testing, and implementation phases.
Demonstrated experience eliciting and documenting business cases, project requests, high level estimations, and functional and non-functional requirements, including business requirements specifications, use cases, user stories, and traceability matrices.
Demonstrated experience producing business and system process documentation, including UML/BPMN diagrams, data models, use cases, user stories, and requirements traceability.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master’s degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor’s degree for one (1) year; and an associate’s degree for six (6) months.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge and demonstrated application of BABOK-aligned business analysis practices, including Enterprise Analysis, Requirements Management, and Solution Assessment and Validation.Demonstrated ability to work independently, taking initiative to develop, iterate, and refine work products with minimal direction.
Experience using Portfolio Management tools, processes, and methods, to support intake, governance, capacity, and resource management.
Experience with the design and maintenance of performance dashboards and PMO metrics.
Experience leading IT projects as a project manager, project integrator, or scrum master.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience leading complex stakeholder facilitation, conflict resolution, and consensus-building sessions across multiple divisions or agencies.
Experience working in a state or local government IT environment including exposure to legislative, regulatory, or federal compliance requirements impacting system development.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required check prior to employment which may consist of the following:

SEMA4 Records Checks (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
CJIS Background Check
DOC Background Check
Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. Minnesota IT Services is not able to complete Form I-983 or any other form that requires that the employer certifying to using E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact workwithmnit@state.mn.us.

Veterans

To be considered for any Veteran's Status, you MUST indicate this on your application.

RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must:

Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
Meet all of the RSV criteria.
Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: workwithmnit@state.mn.us

Current State Employees

Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.

About Minnesota IT Services

Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

A sense of purpose in their work
Connection with their coworkers and communities
Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.

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