Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleBusiness Systems Analyst 4 (Health) - 832

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $111708 to $137590 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs / Division of Operations and Systems / Medicaid Eligibility and Client Management Bureau

11 Corporate Woods Blvd.

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Job Specifics

Duties Description The BSA 4 (Health) will apply a wide range of specialized knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to elicit, analyze, communicate and validate requirements and ensures traceability with systems’ design and testing.
Specific duties include:
• Directs the analysis and revision of use cases, process models, and functional specifications describing As Is and To Be business processes and IT solutions.
• Develops standards and processes for business analysis, Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), and other business analysis documents (e.g., functional design documents, use cases, flow charts).
• Evaluates the outcomes of systems testing and confirms that the results are consistent with the system or business process specifications.
• Serves as an expert of systems functions within MECM System and AMS; provides guidance and assistance to customer units such as DEMI and NYSOH Appeals Unit.
• Fosters positive relationships and coordinates business analysis with cross-functional teams including developers, testers, and training staff.
• Develops and prepares presentations to justify, explain, and help prioritize business process requirements.
• Manages Business Analysts within the MECM Bureau and schedules their work assignments; Determines the need for hiring or procuring business analysis consultants; Identifies training needs and recommends trainings.
• Reviews proposals from staff and recommends to management the criticality of revising system or business process requirements during and after IT system implementation; Recommends delaying software upgrades or revising system specifications and business rules to meet software and hardware requirements.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment:
Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Business Systems Analyst 4(Health), SG-27;.
Permanent Transfer:
Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title at or above G-25 and eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications (MS Project, Visio, Lists). Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience with enterprise portfolio management and strategic planning. Demonstrated ability to develop business analysis standards and promote organizational maturity. Strong training and end user support capabilities. Experience supervising technical staff. Familiarity with healthcare and public health data systems. Knowledge of business analysis methodologies and tools.

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, SCD/BSA4H/832

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SCD/BSA4H/832 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/BSA4H/832 , Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.