IT Business Analyst

Madison, WI, United States

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Looking to utilize your analytical skills to make a significant impact on transportation-related efforts?

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is looking for an innovative, highly motivated, and customer focused individual to join our collaborative team of dedicated information technology (IT) professionals as a Business Analyst (IS Systems Development Services Specialist) in our Application Development Support Section for the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Division of State Patrol (DSP)!

This full-time permanent position is located within the Bureau of Information Technology Services, Division of Business Management and headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building on the near west side of Madison. We are also conveniently located close to the restaurants, shopping, and entertainment of the Hilldale Mall .

Benefits

Why work with us in DOT IT? Check out this link for all the benefits of joining our team, or read more below:

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.

Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment)

A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements

An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan

Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here .

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability . Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

What are we looking for?

This position functions as a Business Analyst within the DMV CORE unit and plays an instrumental role in bridging the gap between business and IT teams for our WisDOT DMV Driver Licensing and DMV Vehicle Title and Registration systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating the resolution of complex IT issues and decisions in a business context; it requires knowledge and expertise in business process analysis, information systems, and state-of-the-art information technology in business areas.

This position works closely with DMV staff and others outside the organization so building business partner relationships between the business units and IT are critical functions of this position. Additional duties include analyzing business needs, preparing business requirements documents and specifications, and designing, testing, and implementing application components into production.

In This Role, You Will Also Be Expected To

Perform advanced business analysis activities in the design of complex multi-platform environments including web, mainframe, cloud and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications.

Perform test case analysis and documentation for complex departmental information technology systems.

Perform consulting and technical support services. Assist in searching out innovative information technology to support customer’s business programs.

What can we offer you?

An environment where professional development is supported and encouraged

A workplace where employee efforts are appreciated and recognized

The ability to make a significant impact on the agency which serves the citizens of Wisconsin

A culture of innovation and excellence

This position is in schedule-range (07-33) with an annual salary of $74,880 - $101,920 (or $36 - $49 per hour), plus excellent benefits . A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-Verify employer.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. It is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions will need to report to the Madison, Wisconsin office on extremely short notice.

Minimally qualified candidates must detail having experience in all of the following in order to be considered:

Coordinating system testing (e.g., writing test plans and scenarios, testing data, user acceptance testing, analyzing test results, etc.).

Serving as the liaison between IT (developers, project managers) and business users

Performing business analyst functions (defining scope, collecting and analyzing business/user requirements, developing user stories, drawing conclusions, recommending solutions)

Compiling required project documentation (business requirements, functional specification, data mapping, etc.) for IT project facilitation

In Addition To Having All The Above, Well Qualified Applicants Will Also Detail Having Experience With One Or More Of The Following

Testing software and documenting the process utilizing SharePoint, Jira, Visio, IBM Blueworks, etc.

Developing and conducting training

Using more than one type of project methodology (e.g., waterfall, agile, iterative, etc.) in IT project management work.

Working with business analysis tools such as Wireframing, mockup creation, elicitation techniques, process modeling and/or SQL

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Vicki Kaul at [email protected]. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on May 22nd, 2024.

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