Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleBusiness Systems Analyst 1 (Health)/Trainee (NY HELPS) - 89610

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address New York State of Health/Division of Operations and Systems

150 Broadway

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a noncompetitive
appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.


If you are hired via HELPS, at a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive
employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

The position may be filled at the Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1 level equated to SG-13, $49,363, Business Systems Analyst Trainee 2 level equated to SG-14, $52,198, or full performance Business Systems Analyst 1 SG-18, $65,001, based on education and experience. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Business Systems Analyst 1, SG-18 following the successful completion of the traineeship.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree.

Business Systems Analyst Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience as described below OR a JD or Master’s degree in a related field.

Business Systems Analyst 1: A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience as described below OR a JD or Master’s degree in a related field and one year of professional experience as described below.

Qualifying experience includes: Business analysis experience, which includes: eliciting requirements as the foundation for the solution to the organization's business needs; identifying solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the system, business process, or product/service to fulfill the business requirements; describing in a written document what the system, process, or product service must do in order to satisfy the established business requirements; validating requirements throughout the product/system development life cycle (SDLC)

COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Business Systems Analyst 1 (Health); OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to a Business Systems Analyst 1 (Health). For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge and experience with business analysis standards as defined in the business analysis Body of knowledge (BABOK)

Experience in eliciting and documenting IT requirements for automated systems, using various methods

Experience in translating functional and technical requirements system specifications through design documents, decision logic tables, and flow diagrams

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills

Duties Description Eliciting and documenting IT requirements for automated systems, using various methods including but not limited to process models, User Stories, and Use Cases.

Create process, data and object-oriented models to support understanding.

Translate functional and technical requirements into programming specifications through design documents, decision logic tables, and flow diagrams.

Test, validate, and document applications.

Create helpful and informative technical documentation for mission critical systems.

Lead JAD sessions as a recording analyst or scribe.

Lead business process improvement consulting engagements.

Develop value stream maps, associated documentation, and reports.

Participate in DOS and statewide business analysis community and stay current with best practice methodologies.

Assist developing consistent approaches for business analysis and providing guidance on tools and techniques; and

Assist with the delivery of business analysis training.

Additional Comments Experience with Medicaid and other healthcare programs is a preferred.

Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development


Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more..

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

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, EM/BSA1/89610

Telephone 518 486-1812

Fax (518)473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217 Corning Tower Building

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference EM/BSA1/89610 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EM/BSA1/89610, 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.