Business Analyst

DCY is seeking a team-oriented professional to provide technical assistance and support for process automation projects such as OCLQS, TAP, OB, and OPR.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist IT teams with scope, requirements, and design documentation (e.g., BRDs).
• Review design documents and develop test cases; conduct system testing to ensure expected outcomes.
• Support data conversion and implementation of new/enhanced systems.
• Interpret federal and state statutes to ensure compliance in system design.
• Develop user manuals, procedures, and training materials.
• Provide help desk support and respond to system user inquiries.
• Prepare defect reports, update reference tables, and manage security profiles.
• Offer technical assistance to IT staff, contractors, and child-serving programs.
• Participate in troubleshooting, corrective action planning, and system enhancements.
• Conduct training workshops and seminars on new or modified procedures.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Stay current on program policy changes and ensure systems align with requirements.
• Compile reports, maintain logs/records, and participate in project team assignments.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and trainings as needed.
  
  

Please note there are 3 vacancies open for this requisition.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Pay Range

1199/13

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$34.96

$36.65

$38.49

$40.32

$42.29

$44.39

$46.55

$48.90

Annual

$72,717

$76,232

$80,059

$83,866

$87,963

$92,331

$96,824

$101,712

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Status Of Posted Positions

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to DCY.HumanResources@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.

• Or for position involving process automation project for another computer system, requires 24 mos. recent exp. (i.e., within past 5 years) in delivery of human services that included explaining & applying laws, policies & procedures mandated by Ohio Department of Job & Family Services that are pertinent to business work flows for which computer system is being designed & using human services legacy system such as Ohio Benefits, SACWIS, SETS, or CCIDS; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operating personal computer & using office system software, that is Microsoft Office system software, that is Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, or like software package. Note: This option requires the employing agency to develop and have position specific minimum qualifications approved by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services.
• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework or 2 years exp. in social or behavioral science, pre-medicine, business administration, public administration, human services as defined in series purpose, or comparable field (note: this required education and/or experience shall not be applied to satisfy one of the following), AND In addition, must meet one of the following, whichever is pertinent to process automation project to be assigned: ForOhio Benefits System positions, requires 24 mos. recent exp. (i.e., within past 5 years) in delivery of human services that included explaining & applying public assistance laws, policies & procedures mandated by Ohio Department of Job & Family Services & using Ohio Benefits; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operating personal computer & using Microsoft Office system software, that is Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, or like software package.
  
  

Job Skills: Information Technology

Organization

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information

Sydney.Flora@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Dec 6, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

34.96 hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Information Technology

Technical Skills

Information Technology

Professional Skills

Analyzation

Primary Technology

Not Applicable

Agency Overview

About us

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at  Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.