Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/29/26
Applications Due: 10/14/26
Vacancy ID: 225971
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyTaxation & Finance, State
TitleBusiness Systems Analyst 3
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade25
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $100671 to $126875 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.50
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address W A Harriman State Office Campus
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12227
Job Specifics
Duties Description
Responsible for performing and directing business systems analysis associated with various systems modernization processes, programs, and business functions.
Activities include overseeing and facilitating communications with both internal and external customers; requirements gathering and review, planning and management; solution assessment and validation; and testing and implementation.
• Develops systems requirements for future or “to-be” state of large business analysis projects;
• Serves as first-level supervisor on the more difficult business analysis projects requiring supervision of staff with specialized skills, and management of business analysis projects involving use of a broad range of tools and techniques across the major business analysis knowledge areas;
• Plans, organizes, and assigns staff to research, gather and evaluate information system or business process requirements;
• Analyzes current or “as-is” state of the business process or functions and process models;
• Reviews and writes requirements for future or “to-be” state of IT system or business processes for the more critical projects;
• Communicates business process requirements to IT staff, program staff and stakeholders;
• Analyzes the impact of changes to IT system requirements or business processes and evaluates project timelines and priorities;
• Encourages stakeholders to resolve issues with design specifications before implementation;
• Assists in the development of a comprehensive testing plan for the new system;
• Monitors system testing and assesses the impact of errors on system functioning during and after implementation;
• Schedules and assigns staff to write system documentation and train users on new IT system or business process functions;
• Assists in the planning for the redesign of the computer systems used by Tax Department staff. The existing systems will need to be modified to interface with the databases in the new system;
• Assists in the development of a strategy for the rollout of the new system.
• Assists in the development of training materials for the new system.
• Meet the time and attendance requirements of the Department.
Minimum Qualifications The selected candidate must be eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law or reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title and location in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations.
Additional Comments Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bonafide occupational qualification or other exception.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Tax Recruitment Team 2
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Tax.sm.RecruitmentTeam2@tax.ny.gov
Address
Street W A Harriman State Office Campus
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12227
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a cover letter stating how you meet the minimum qualifications with a resume to the email address above.
In the subject line of your response- please reference the Vacancy ID, Job Title and Systems Innovation Division (SID).
Please note: NYS employees will be called for their SSN, as is required to determine transfer eligibility and NYS employment verification.
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