IT Business Systems Analyst Senior (City Employees Only)

Job Description:

IT Business Systems Analyst Senior (City Employees Only)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus two (2) years of experience.
• Experience may substitute for education for up to (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:

This position will serve as the primary IT Business Systems Analyst Senior for the Data, Geospatial and AEC section within Technology Services Division of Capital Delivery Services and will lead the discovery of departmental geospatial data needs and use this understanding to propose, design and build technology solutions that meet those needs.

Who We Are:

Capital Delivery Services ( CDS ) builds public projects to support the community. We do this by directly managing the City of Austin’s Capital Program with over 500 active projects, representing an investment of over $7 Billion. At CDS , we aim to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Click here to visit our Facebook page to learn moreabout the Capital Delivery Services Department. ( https://www.facebook.com/atxcapitaldelivery/ )

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work
Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community. Your work directly enables our department to deliver tangible construction projects throughout the city that will resonate for generations to come. Seeing results through a constructed project provides a sense of accomplishment and pride in your work.

Innovation and Collaboration
Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress and embrace our One City - One Team - One Approach model of delivering capital projects.

Professional Growth and Development
Achieve your professional goals. CDS offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, including engineering, architecture, construction management, project planning and management, finance, business administration, process improvement, and data analytics. Education assistance is available through our tuition reimbursement program, and financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications is also available.

Work-Life Balance Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Our employees also enjoy the ability to work up to 60% remotely, depending upon position and business needs.

Health and Wellness

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. For employees that are covered this includes low cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Click here to review the City of Austin’s Employee Benefits Guide. ( https://www.austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits )

To learn more about working with the City of Austin, click here to watch a short video! ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmXyHwXyMbg )

Application Details:

A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position.

• This position may allow for a resume or cover letter to be included but relevant entries on your employment application will primarily be considered for interview qualification and compensation purposes.
• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.

Additional Details:

• This position may require a skills assessment.
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
• The Capital Delivery Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hybrid Work Environment:

The City of Austin Telework Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. The City of Austin has an established work arrangement under which an employee is scheduled to work at least 2 days per week at their designated worksite. Some positions may require additional time at their designated worksite.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Capital Delivery Services Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin, Capital Delivery Services Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
Pay Range
$37.63 - $47.98

Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Up to 60% teleworking available.
Job Close Date 02/20/2025 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Capital Delivery Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6800 Burleson Road, Building 312, Austin, TX Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience gathering and analyzing user requirements and translating them into data driven solutions.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and serving as a lead/mentor to fellow team members.
• Experience managing the design/development, customization and/or integration of systems and data utilizing both coding and ETL /Data integration tools.
• Advanced skills using GIS systems and experience developing web GIS using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal.
• Ability to work in more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Partner with decision makers, system owners and end users to define business, financial and operations requirements and systems goals. Lead requirements gathering sessions to elicit requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to potential IT solutions. Create more complex models, use cases, process flows, specifications, diagrams and charts to provide direction to developers, designers, and vendors. Develop statement of work for use in requests for proposals. Evaluate compatibility and interoperability of commercial off-the-shelf or in-house technology systems. Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems. Perform cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in making IT business decisions. Conduct research on software and hardware products and technology services to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts. Write and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in IT applications across the organization. Coordinate and perform tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems, training and other post-implementation support.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of concepts and principles of application programming, database and system design including Internet and network architectures.
• Knowledge of legacy and web-based systems interfaces.
• Knowledge of importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs and flow charts.
• Knowledge of cost-benefit analysis and total cost of ownership modeling.
• Skill in performing requirements development, process modeling, reporting and project management tools.
• Skill in developing process models and data flow diagrams using industry-standard modeling techniques.
• Ability to accurately identify/determine customer needs and take appropriate actions and/or steps to address identified needs.
• Ability to recognize, value, and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals.
• Ability to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of others and the organization through consistency and reliability.
• Ability to give, receive, or share thoughts, ideas, perspective, and data to create shared understanding.
• Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions for difficult or complex problems.
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts.
• Ability to view the big picture.
• Ability to quickly become familiar with emerging technologies.
• Ability to identify trends as well as isolated events.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The IT Business Systems Analyst Senior requires Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus two (2) years of experience. Experience may substitute for education for up to (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a current City of Austin employee?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience gathering and analyzing user requirements and translating them into data driven solutions. In your answer include the number of years and where you obtain your experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and serving as a lead/mentor to fellow team members.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience managing the design/development, customization and/or integration of systems and data utilizing both coding and ETL/Data integration tools. In your answer include the number of years of experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your advanced skills using GIS systems and experience developing web GIS using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal. In your answer include the number of years of experience you have and where you obtained that experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents