Business Analyst
Helena, MT Helena, MT Full-time Full-time $68,000 - $75,000 a year $68,000 - $75,000 a year 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Business Analyst - (23143130) Why should you keep reading and consider working here? We know you have other work options, but we ask you to consider working with us at the State of Montana Department of Administration.
Our foundation of success is having effective working relationships, built on mutual trust and respect.
We will challenge you to be the best you can be and will work hard to provide a work environment that allows you to succeed.
(You can learn more about us here.
) What is this career opportunity? General Services Division (GSD) is a dynamic division comprised of Capitol Facilities Maintenance, Real Property & Leasing, Surplus Property & Recycling, and State Print & Mail.
GSD is seeking a Business Analyst to join their central operations team, at the direction of the Planning & Operations Manager.
The ideal Business Analyst is a highly organized, self-motivated, collaborative, professional that will support the overall GSD mission of providing excellent customer service while ensuring smart stewardship of State assets.
This position is responsible for applying broad-based business management principals across a diverse set of internal business units to ensure operational and financial integrity, and support informed business decisions.
A successful business analyst in GSD is someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to focus simultaneously on both long-term and short-projects while serving multiple internal stakeholders.
Engagement, curiosity, and the desire to solve problems and develop solutions are the attributes that we are seeking.
The Business Analyst performs a variety of technical, analytical, and consultative duties within GSD operations, including:
Provides financial and programmatic analyses and reporting for multiple programs and initiatives within GSD; Ensures that initiatives are executed in alignment with goals; Facilitates internal contract coordination and provides oversight to vendors to ensure contract compliance; Manages projects, initiatives, proposals, business campaigns, and presentations; Supports risk management and control, including the ongoing process of risk identification, and the development of appropriate risk response plans; Provides guidance that ensures staff works in accordance with the approved operating policies, procedures, best practices and methods; Develops policy and procedures.
Manages GSD policy database; Ensures consistency among GSD's customer delivery services and solicits feedback from stakeholders to ensure consistency and relevance of provided services; Works with GSD leadership and staff to determine project requirements and liaise with the business and technical experts who can assist in developing solutions; Works with GSD business units to develop standard operating procedures, documenting workflow and process steps; (You can learn more about the Department of Administration's General Services Division here.
) What are we looking for? Education and
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business or related field, and two years applicable experience.
Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
basic understanding of financial concepts such as amortization, working capital, ROI, and capitalization principles of project management and methodologies state government administrative policies and procedures state laws and the State's (or other government) budgetary process basic principles of risk management basic principles of change management basic understanding of business concepts such as marketing, leadership, and public relations principles of internal controls and quality controls basic principles of cost accounting, government fund accounting, and development of profit/loss statements principles of records management basic understanding of operational security and reputation management Ability to:
provide exceptional customer service conduct independent research, system analysis, and data gathering analysis establish objectives and priorities based on goals and general direction provided by management take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility use project management best practices exercise discretion in managing sensitive or confidential information identify problems, emerging issues and trends, and establish strategies to address them track operational metrics use a variety of methods to reach conclusions, solve problems, and provide sound advice study systems, processes, and methods to identify or recognize inefficiencies analyze processes and develop requirements for desired solutions document business processes effectively interact and maintain effective working relationships with staff, all levels of management and stakeholders implement sustainable process alterations through utilization of change management techniques communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing perform financial forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and cash flow analysis maintain accurate records in accordance with statute and best practices determine priorities in a changing environment and adjust workload accordingly to manage competing priorities work independently while ensuring work aligns with managements' initiatives Does this sound like you? Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume, cover letter, and three professional business references.
(Please Note:
You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting system.
You only need to upload the requested documentation.
) What can you expect from us in return for your hard work? Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:
o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! Other important information to be aware of.
This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Only online applications are accepted.
By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment:
Not Applicable Salary:
$ 68,000.
00 - 75,000.
00 Yearly Telework Eligibility:
Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available.
Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.
) Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings:
1 Employee Status:
Regular Schedule:
Full-Time Shift:
Day Job Travel:
No Primary Location:
Helena Agency:
Department of Administration Union:
000 - None Posting Date:
Oct 19, 2023, 9:
44:
28 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone):
Nov 7, 2023, 12:
59:
00 AM Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume, References Contact Name:
Natasha Cook Contact Email:
email protected Contact Phone:
406-444-3103.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Our foundation of success is having effective working relationships, built on mutual trust and respect.
We will challenge you to be the best you can be and will work hard to provide a work environment that allows you to succeed.
(You can learn more about us here.
) What is this career opportunity? General Services Division (GSD) is a dynamic division comprised of Capitol Facilities Maintenance, Real Property & Leasing, Surplus Property & Recycling, and State Print & Mail.
GSD is seeking a Business Analyst to join their central operations team, at the direction of the Planning & Operations Manager.
The ideal Business Analyst is a highly organized, self-motivated, collaborative, professional that will support the overall GSD mission of providing excellent customer service while ensuring smart stewardship of State assets.
This position is responsible for applying broad-based business management principals across a diverse set of internal business units to ensure operational and financial integrity, and support informed business decisions.
A successful business analyst in GSD is someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to focus simultaneously on both long-term and short-projects while serving multiple internal stakeholders.
Engagement, curiosity, and the desire to solve problems and develop solutions are the attributes that we are seeking.
The Business Analyst performs a variety of technical, analytical, and consultative duties within GSD operations, including:
Provides financial and programmatic analyses and reporting for multiple programs and initiatives within GSD; Ensures that initiatives are executed in alignment with goals; Facilitates internal contract coordination and provides oversight to vendors to ensure contract compliance; Manages projects, initiatives, proposals, business campaigns, and presentations; Supports risk management and control, including the ongoing process of risk identification, and the development of appropriate risk response plans; Provides guidance that ensures staff works in accordance with the approved operating policies, procedures, best practices and methods; Develops policy and procedures.
Manages GSD policy database; Ensures consistency among GSD's customer delivery services and solicits feedback from stakeholders to ensure consistency and relevance of provided services; Works with GSD leadership and staff to determine project requirements and liaise with the business and technical experts who can assist in developing solutions; Works with GSD business units to develop standard operating procedures, documenting workflow and process steps; (You can learn more about the Department of Administration's General Services Division here.
) What are we looking for? Education and
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business or related field, and two years applicable experience.
Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
basic understanding of financial concepts such as amortization, working capital, ROI, and capitalization principles of project management and methodologies state government administrative policies and procedures state laws and the State's (or other government) budgetary process basic principles of risk management basic principles of change management basic understanding of business concepts such as marketing, leadership, and public relations principles of internal controls and quality controls basic principles of cost accounting, government fund accounting, and development of profit/loss statements principles of records management basic understanding of operational security and reputation management Ability to:
provide exceptional customer service conduct independent research, system analysis, and data gathering analysis establish objectives and priorities based on goals and general direction provided by management take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility use project management best practices exercise discretion in managing sensitive or confidential information identify problems, emerging issues and trends, and establish strategies to address them track operational metrics use a variety of methods to reach conclusions, solve problems, and provide sound advice study systems, processes, and methods to identify or recognize inefficiencies analyze processes and develop requirements for desired solutions document business processes effectively interact and maintain effective working relationships with staff, all levels of management and stakeholders implement sustainable process alterations through utilization of change management techniques communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing perform financial forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and cash flow analysis maintain accurate records in accordance with statute and best practices determine priorities in a changing environment and adjust workload accordingly to manage competing priorities work independently while ensuring work aligns with managements' initiatives Does this sound like you? Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume, cover letter, and three professional business references.
(Please Note:
You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting system.
You only need to upload the requested documentation.
) What can you expect from us in return for your hard work? Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:
o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! Other important information to be aware of.
This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Only online applications are accepted.
By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment:
Not Applicable Salary:
$ 68,000.
00 - 75,000.
00 Yearly Telework Eligibility:
Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available.
Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.
) Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings:
1 Employee Status:
Regular Schedule:
Full-Time Shift:
Day Job Travel:
No Primary Location:
Helena Agency:
Department of Administration Union:
000 - None Posting Date:
Oct 19, 2023, 9:
44:
28 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone):
Nov 7, 2023, 12:
59:
00 AM Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume, References Contact Name:
Natasha Cook Contact Email:
email protected Contact Phone:
406-444-3103.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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