Business Analyst 2 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4801371) Apply  Business Analyst 2 Salary $58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-17059-01052 Department Department of Education Division ED Div of Fd and Ntrtn Opening Date 01/24/2025 Closing Date 2/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 01052 Position Number 50583132 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit A3 Pay Group ST07 Bureau / Division Code 00166510 Bureau / Division Food & Nutrition, Administrative & Technical Support Worksite Address 607 South Drive City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17120 Contact Name Shawna Handley Contact Phone 717.783.4911 Contact Email shandley@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you a dedicated and ambitious individual with a knack for analyzing business requirements? If so, the Department of Education, Food and Nutrition Division has the perfect career move for you. As a Business Analyst 2, you will have the opportunity to provide leadership and assist as a liaison between the Division of Food and Nutrition and internal and external Information Technology (IT) staff that are responsible for system development. If you are ready to advance your IT career, apply for this exciting opportunity today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK The individual in this position makes technology-based decisions and recommendations and provides technology leadership to all individuals within the Division, including Division Chief, supervisors and program managers, who work directly with participants in the Division of Food and Nutrition. You will have the opportunity to participate in requirement gathering and system design sessions for complex IT systems used within the Division, ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations regarding federal programs. Additional duties to include but not limited to: + Developing and implementing business processes + Reviewing technical specifications + Developing test scenarios + Performing system testing and participating in troubleshooting + Participating in documenting of business processes and recommending change to the Division Chief as necessary Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50583132) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment. + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. + Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Staff is required to report to the worksite every Thursday but is subject to change depending on work requirements. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. + Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + One year as a Business Analyst 1;or + One year as an Information Technology Trainee;or + Five years of business process analysis experience;or + One year of business process analysis experience and a bachelor’s degree;or + An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). + Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. + Your score is valid for this specific posting only. + You must provide complete and accurate information or: + your score may be lower than deserved. + you may be disqualified. + You may only apply/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Business Analyst 1 for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Information Technology Trainee for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 How much full-time business process analysis experience do you possess? + 1 or more years + 6 months but less than 1 year + Less than 6 months + None 06 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 07 How much graduate coursework have you completed in business or information technology? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 30 or more credits + 15 but less than 30 credits + Less than 15 credits + None 08 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – ANALYZING BUSINESS PROCESSES Analyzes business rules, processes, and legislation to gain an understanding of business needs and workflow, review system requirements based on business users' input, and ensure system enhancements and bug fixes adequately support business needs. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience analyzing business rules, processes, or legislation. I identified system requirements and needs AND ensured enhancements adequately supported business needs. + B. I have experience analyzing business rules, processes, or legislation. I identified system requirements and needs OR ensured enhancements adequately supported business needs. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business analysis or process management. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 10 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience analyzing business rules, processes, or legislation. + Your experience reviewing system requirements or identifying needs. + Your experience ensuring enhancements support business needs. + The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility. 11 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 12 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshoots system data or process issues by interviewing users and replicating and researching potential sources of the issue. Provides recommendations to correct the issue. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience troubleshooting system data or processes by replicating the issue and researching potential sources. I provided recommendations to correct the issue. + B. I have experience troubleshooting system data or processes by replicating the issue and researching potential sources but did NOT provide recommendations to correct the issue. + C, I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to troubleshooting system issues. + D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 13 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience troubleshooting system data or process problems and replicating the problem. + Your experience researching sources of the problem. + Your experience recommending solutions. + The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility. 14 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 15 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – WRITE REPORTS OR SPECIFICATIONS Writes reports related to business rules, processes, and the impact of legislation or new initiatives on internal business processes or outside contractors. Writes or reviews specifications for IT system development or enhancement projects for use by developers for system coding. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience writing reports related to business rules, processes, and the impact of legislation or new initiatives on business processes or contractors; AND writing or reviewing specifications for related IT system development or enhancement projects. + B. I have experience writing reports related to business rules, processes, and the impact of legislation or new initiatives on business processes or contractors; OR writing or reviewing specifications for IT system development or enhancement projects. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 16 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience documenting business rules, processes, or stakeholder/business partner input. + Your experience writing or reviewing specifications for system maintenance, new development, or enhancement projects. + The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility. 17 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 18 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - CONDUCTING BUSINESS MEETINGS AND SESSIONS Conduct business requirements collection and review sessions/meetings to gather information regarding application system requirements to meet a specific business need. This includes identifying stakeholders to participate, leading the discussions, noting follow-up items, and preparing meeting notes for distribution to impacted stakeholders/business partner staff. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience leading business requirements-gathering sessions with business or technical staff. + B. I have experience leading work group discussions including developing a meeting agenda, documenting follow-up items or, and preparing meeting notes for distribution. + C. I have experience participating in business requirements-gathering sessions with business or technical staff or other work group meetings. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to organizational communication. + E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 19 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience conducting requirements collection and review sessions/meetings. + Your experience gathering information regarding application system requirements. + Your experience leading the discussion and identifying participants. + Your experience noting follow-up items and distributing meeting notes. + The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility. 20 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the three listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov