Information Systems Business Analyst
Published Date: Nov 19, 2024
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
Open date: 11/19/2024
Close date: 12/3/2024
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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BENEFITS
Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical duties may include:
- Defines, prepares, and documents technical specifications and analyzes the impact for new project and/or changes to existing systems and applications.
- Collects and analyzes business requirements to ensure successful operation of implemented systems or procedures.
- Establishes user requirements for all business applications necessary to implement various software applications.
- Acts as a subject matter expert and provides technical expertise in various business applications and requirements, program analysis, and program compliance.
- Serves as the liaison between operating departments and the Information Technology Division (ITD) for all process re-engineering and system implementation project phases including design and configuration, testing, impact analysis, and training.
- Conducts user training in business development and procedures.
- Confers with system users and conducts on-site observations to resolve procedural or system issues.
- Compiles and analyzes data, develops, monitors, and tracks business plans.
- Assists with creating and maintaining business process mapping, data flow diagrams, and workflow analysis.
- Writes reports relating to testing activities, including planning, scheduling, and execution.
- Reviews existing processes and system capabilities in an effort to identify and recommend improvements and efficiencies.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduation from a recognized college or university, preferably with a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or business administration.
EXPERIENCE:
Three years of professional level experience in IT business analysis. At least two years of the experience must have been in writing and designing workflow, application design, and/or writing business requirements or processes.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have the ability to:
- Facilitate meetings among stakeholders with diverse and conflicting points of view
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Work effectively with District personnel, representatives of other organizations, and the public
- Oversee multiple projects and issues while working effectively under pressure in meeting deadlines
- Prepare clear, concise reports, and make recommendations
- Make effective oral presentations
- Set priorities and successfully complete tasks in a timely manner
- Work effectively and independently on assigned projects
The ideal candidate will have the knowledge of:
- Operating systems, file organization, and access techniques
- Structured application development and program documentation procedures
- Script debugging, flow-charting, and dataflow diagramming
- Project management methodologies, and software development life cycle
- System analysis and design techniques
- MS Office Suite, web browser, and email
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for this position will tentatively consist of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Technical Project, and Technical Interview
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APPLICATION PROCESS
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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