Senior Business Analyst

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of the IT Supervisor II (Business Analysis Manager), the ITS I independently provides consultation and information regarding existing and proposed information technology (IT) systems, acts as project lead / business analyst on IT systems, and analyzes various eligibility systems within the department in order to deliver support for those systems.

The incumbent provides business and technical expertise and acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for MEDS and other ancillary system changes or enhancements during all phases of the project lifecycle through System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using Waterfall and / or Agile methodology.

These activities include coordination of work, project / contract management, oversight and coordination of data releases along with management of change requests in conjunction with work effort items to address all measures of security concerns.

The incumbent acts as a liaison between non-technical program staff and technical IT staff including various stakeholders as they relate to work efforts.

The incumbent must work with all levels of staff (senior management, unit managers, program staff, county / Statewide Automated Welfare Systems (SAWS) staff, etc.

The incumbent is responsible for providing enterprise technology infrastructure, application and support services for users of MEDS and related subsystems.

As a member of the IT division, the incumbent performs a variety of duties that are complex in nature and moderately broad in scope.

The incumbent assists in enhancing and maintaining service delivery. The incumbent leads efforts to produce analysis and elicit requirements for enhancements and additional features that are scalable, supportable, secure and stable.

This includes being responsible for assessment of business cases and participating in solution discussion meetings. The incumbent is responsible for utilizing industry, State and Department standards in designing solutions that serve the public, business partners and employees of the organization in an effective manner.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Minimum Requirements

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Position Details

Job Code # : JC-402070

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Position #(s) : 802-351-1402-015

Working Title : Senior Business Analyst

Classification : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Salary : $5,960.00 - $7,988.00 A, $6,554.00 - $8,784.00 B, $7,197.00 - $9,643.00 C

of Positions : Multiple

Work Location : Sacramento County

Telework : Telework

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians each and every day.

The mission of DHCS is to provide Californians with access to affordable, integrated, high-quality health care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long-term care.

Our vision is to preserve and improve the overall health and well-being of all Californians.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date : 12 / 14 / 2023.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination / Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Benefits

DHCS offers a competitive pay schedule and work-life balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment.

Some of these benefits include :

• Alternative work schedules
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays : 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days.
• Pension where employees contribute monthly, as does the Department
• Health insurance in retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact : Meghan Kilby, (916) 713-8054, [email protected]

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