The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to take on the dynamic role as our Business Analyst. This business analyst position supports the Juvenile Court Program in the Court Business Office Business Analyst, Analyst, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Technical

Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenThe Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill an IT Business Analyst (Journey Level) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Are you a seasoned IT professional with a passion for the environment? We have an exciting new opportunity to be a part of a growing, enthusiastic team helping Washington create a better environmental future. As the CPRP Business Analyst, you will provide guidance and assistance in the areas of IT business analysis and quality assurance on complex IT projects. In this role, you will support our team of CPRP developers with systems design, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of new and existing applications in our agile development environment. Some of your responsibilities will include: * Requirements elicitation: Serve as a facilitator with our business users to develop detailed application requirements.* Knowledge Sharing: Foster a culture of knowledge sharing within the CPRP team, facilitating learning opportunities and sharing best practices to enhance collective expertise.* Innovation and Improvement: Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the CPRP team, exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance our systems and processes.* Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, embracing change and proactively seeking solutions to challenges as they arise.* Troubleshooting: Support business users working to provide solutions to our customers.* Training: Serve as Climate Pollution Reduction's subject matter expert to train CPRP office staff on operation of CPRP systems.* Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for interested parties, ensuring their needs and concerns are effectively addressed throughout the project lifecycle.Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. Program Mission: The CPRP's mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on November 8, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before November 7, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information About the Department of EcologyProtecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:* A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.* An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.* Continuous growth and development opportunities. * Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.Our commitment to DEIRDiversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology's work. Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.What makes this role unique?As Business Analyst for the Information Technology Section of the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP), you will directly contribute to the program's mission through highly complex, large-scale software projects to support timely implementation of the program's high impact climate portfolio, such as the Cap-and-Invest Program, Clean Fuel Standard, Hydrofluorocarbons, greenhouse gas tracking and reporting, and more. What you will do:* Work with the IT Project Manager to apply in-depth business expertise and analytical processes to the planning, design and implementation of CPRP IT scientific information systems to meet the needs of the program, involving technical writing to develop Project Charters, Decision Packages (DP), and other project management artifacts.* Facilitate requirements-gathering meetings and workshops across multiple environmental programs in CPRP to gain an understanding of their business requirements for software development or process improvement projects.* Utilize your skills to interpret data insights, helping to yield strategic business outcomes and optimize the performance of CPRP systems.* Document and organize requirements so they are testable and traceable and useable in an Agile environment.* Assist with UX structure and design including accessibility requirements.* Develop Quality Assurance (QA) plans and guide the project team to test designed solutions to evaluate if they meet business needs.* Assist with developing training curricula to include data dictionaries, end-user guidance documents, and training videos, so that end-users are proficient in using CPRP systems.Required Qualifications:Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:* 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent* 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalentExperience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.A total of six years of experience and/or education as described below:* Experience in: business analysis of Information Technology (IT) projects and/or agency-wide initiatives.* Education involving: major study in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Business Administration, or closely related field.All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree - as listed aboveYears of required experience - as listed aboveCombination 1No college credit hours or degree6 years of experienceCombination 2I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.5 years of experienceCombination 3I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (an Associate's degree), OR I have completed a two-year vocational training program in IT4 years of experienceCombination 4I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.3 years of experienceCombination 5 A Bachelor's Degree2 years of experienceCombination 6 A Master's Degree or higher1 year of experienceSpecial Requirements/Conditions of Employment: * A background check will be conducted, which may include criminal record history, fingerprinting, and credit history. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.Desired Qualifications:We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.* A Bachelor's degree with a focus on Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or business analysis or related field.* Four years of business analysis experience on IT projects that cross program or agency boundaries.* Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) or as a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) through the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), OR completion of a business analyst certification from a university or college.* Familiarity with Washington's Climate Commitment Act laws and rules.Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?* Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.* If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.* If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.* If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology. Application Instructions:It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.* A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.* A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy:When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):* Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. * Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information:If you have specific questions about the position, please email Wilfred Humeny at: Wilfred.Humeny@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Wilfred to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.govWhy work for Ecology?As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

IT Business Analyst - Journey
At the Department of Commerce we strive to be creative, collaborative, and trusted. We identify opportunities to deliver critical funding and services to strengthen communities and aim to promote equity in all aspects of our work. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we work to foster an environment where all individuals are valued and respected. We cultivate an environment in which we continuously learn, and we own our work.
We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the richness of the communities we serve. Together, we can build a brighter and more inclusive future.
The Information Services (IS) unit resides within the Equity and Operations Division reporting through the Application Development Manager, Chief Information Officer (CIO) to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The IS unit provides centralized Information Technology (IT) services to all of the Department of Commerce (Commerce).
This position oversees the daily operations of highly-complex specialized IT systems for several programs for Commerce, such as the Clean Buildings System (CBx), the Landlord Mitigation Data System (LMDS), and the Apple Health and Home System (AHAH). It provides experienced, professional consultation, business analysis, design, testing, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for those specialized IT systems as well as other technical needs across the agency. These systems are used by the Commerce staff, utilities, and multiple external organizations including non-profits, other state agencies, tribes, local governments, external stakeholders, and the public.
This position ensures data sets and reports follow Commerce’s data architecture to ensure data is accurate when used with Commerce’s IT business systems, externally facing reporting systems, and other technology platforms.
This position will be assigned as the primary or secondary business analyst for IT systems based on Commerce’s needs.
IT Business Analysis: Provides professional level skills and experience to provide quality, cost-effective solutions for customer requested enhancements, bugs, and troubleshooting on assigned applications, and/or new development projects, primarily in support of the Housing and Community Services Divisions. This position ensures application reliability and correct implementation of business needs for programmatic solutions. This position may work independently or with a team.
Tasks:
Provides IT Business Analysis for customer requested enhancements, bugs, and troubleshooting on assigned IT business applications, and/or new IT development projects.
Acts as liaison between customers and the technical development staff to make sure needs are understood and solutions meet business requirements.
Develops and maintains a broad understanding of the business processes, trends, rules, regulations, and other regulatory laws of the industries applicable to assigned IT business applications and ensure they meet any compliance, security, or other requirements.
Performs analysis, planning, and application design work and determines and documents the most cost-effective and timely approach to resolving system problems.
Develops and implements change and enhancement requests and develops specifications to improve overall IT system architecture and performance.
Develops problem statements and creates change and report specification documents, IT system state change documents, and other technical documents according to established standards.
Analyzes impacts of changes to existing data structures, program logic, and design patterns.
Works closely with program owners and staff to ensure that proposed IT solutions meet business requirements before proceeding to development.
Works closely with assigned IT application developers to assure coded solutions function as designed.
Develops test scenarios for IT system and integration testing to ensure full system operation as originally intended.
Defines and documents technical requirements for the network administrator in order to configure the development, quality assurance, and production environments.
Monitors and reports project risks and issues to the Applications Development Manager, shareholders, and agency leadership.
Data and Report Analysis: Provides professional, experienced data analysis and report development and analysis for assigned IT Business Applications.
Tasks:
Gathers an understanding of the business processes from users, translates report requirements into detailed IT design specifications to address business unit and legislative data requests.
Regularly uses Structure Query Language (SQL) Management Console to develop SQL statements to retrieve data for troubleshooting complex logic controls for reporting, screen outputs, and all aspects of IT system and data accuracy.
Provides data analysis from IT systems for the purpose of data mapping requirements, assessing data integrity issues, and determining data-cleansing efforts based on that assessment.
Develops and supports data dashboards and data visualizations on platforms such as Tableau and ArcGIS Online systems.
Develops and integrates datasets and reports from IT business systems for data dashboards and visualizations for platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS Online systems or other data visualization tools.
IT Application Testing: Provides professional, experienced system testing skills for assigned IT Business Applications.
Tasks:
Develops IT testing scripts for users, as needed, for IT applications to ensure business rules/requirements are met as designed, using established business processes as a guide.
Tests IT application changes and new development using such scripts.
Coordinates with users for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure tested items meet desired results.
Provides direct input to the release management processes before IT applications are moved to production.
Documents IT application bugs and works with application developers for resolution.
Updates IT application specifications and supporting documentation.
Keeps Current with Technology/Training: Stays current with IT business analyst, data analysis, and software testing best practices, trends, technology, and threats. Works with IT staff, system users, and agency management when needed.
Tasks include:
Performs research and development of new technology, as assigned.
Attends trainings, conferences, and other events to maintain or develop skills.
Maintain awareness of potential external threats or risks to the security posture of the application portfolio.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or related field OR four additional years of professional IT experience.
5 years of experience in business analysis, information analysis/data management, or application development. Experience may be concurrent.
2 years of experience with data analysis, data management, or other data disciplines. Experience may be concurrent.
This position works independently or on teams with only administrative direction. Uses knowledge developed over a period of time to complete highly complex tasks, including developing new processes and working with high-profile customers and stakeholders.
Business and Data Analysis:
Professional-Level software development life cycle practices to include planning, analysis, design, and testing.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills paying close attention to details.
Strong liaison skills in listening, verbal and written communication; Interpret and translate business needs to IT management and technical staff.
Strong organization skills to manage priority workload; identify and plan for workload changes as unplanned issues arise.
Experienced, professional-level understanding of the software development life cycle practices to include planning, analysis, design, and testing.
Experienced, professional-level understanding of IT system architecture and security concepts and methods.
Customer Focus:
Focuses on the customer's business requirements, rather than their own.
Seeks customer feedback and ensures needs have been fully met.
Delivers products and services when and where the customer needs them.
Explores options when unable to deliver a requested product or service, and pursues solutions until the customer is satisfied.
Leadership:
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with people of different abilities and skill levels.
Judgment & Decision Making Ability:
Ability to think strategically while applying pragmatism to individual situations and solutions.
Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations consistent with organizational objectives.
Ability to apply incremental tactical solutions with a focus on results while moving toward a higher-level strategic goal.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Prior experience implementing or managing IT application systems that cross organizational and agency boundaries.
Experience developing or supporting IT business applications using Tableau, ArcGIS Online, or Power BI.
Experience testing and managing test activities on IT applications and data systems.
To be considered for this position the following are needed:
A complete and detailed online application.
A cover letter (enter online).
At least three professional references (enter online).
For questions about this recruitment, please contact our recruitment team via email: comrecruitment@commerce.wa.gov - please reference the job number in your message.
Work from Anywhere in Washington State: This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.
Technical support: Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at careershelp@des.wa.gov .
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity: The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.

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IT Business Analyst - Journey At the <a >Department of Commerce </a> we strive to be creative, collaborative, and trusted. We identify opportunities to deliver critical funding and services to strengthen communities and aim to promote equity in all aspects of our work. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we work to foster an environment where all individuals are valued and respected. We cultivate an environment in which we continuously learn, and we own our work. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the richness of the communities we serve. Together, we can build a brighter and more inclusive future. The Information Services (IS) unit resides within the Equity and Operations Division reporting through the Application Development Manager, Chief Information Officer (CIO) to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The IS unit provides centralized Information Technology (IT) services to all of the Department of Commerce (Commerce). This position oversees the daily operations of highly-complex specialized IT systems for several programs for Commerce, such as the Clean Buildings System (CBx), the Landlord Mitigation Data System (LMDS), and the Apple Health and Home System (AHAH). It provides experienced, professional consultation, business analysis, design, testing, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for those specialized IT systems as well as other technical needs across the agency. These systems are used by the Commerce staff, utilities, and multiple external organizations including non-profits, other state agencies, tribes, local governments, external stakeholders, and the public. This position ensures data sets and reports follow Commerce’s data architecture to ensure data is accurate when used with Commerce’s IT business systems, externally facing reporting systems, and other technology platforms. This position will be assigned as the primary or secondary business analyst for IT systems based on Commerce’s needs. IT Business Analysis: Provides professional level skills and experience to provide quality, cost-effective solutions for customer requested enhancements, bugs, and troubleshooting on assigned applications, and/or new development projects, primarily in support of the Housing and Community Services Divisions. This position ensures application reliability and correct implementation of business needs for programmatic solutions. This position may work independently or with a team. Tasks: <ul><li>Provides IT Business Analysis for customer requested enhancements, bugs, and troubleshooting on assigned IT business applications, and/or new IT development projects. </li><li>Acts as liaison between customers and the technical development staff to make sure needs are understood and solutions meet business requirements. </li><li>Develops and maintains a broad understanding of the business processes, trends, rules, regulations, and other regulatory laws of the industries applicable to assigned IT business applications and ensure they meet any compliance, security, or other requirements. </li><li>Performs analysis, planning, and application design work and determines and documents the most cost-effective and timely approach to resolving system problems. </li><li>Develops and implements change and enhancement requests and develops specifications to improve overall IT system architecture and performance. </li><li>Develops problem statements and creates change and report specification documents, IT system state change documents, and other technical documents according to established standards. </li><li>Analyzes impacts of changes to existing data structures, program logic, and design patterns. </li><li>Works closely with program owners and staff to ensure that proposed IT solutions meet business requirements before proceeding to development. </li><li>Works closely with assigned IT application developers to assure coded solutions function as designed. </li><li>Develops test scenarios for IT system and integration testing to ensure full system operation as originally intended. </li><li>Defines and documents technical requirements for the network administrator in order to configure the development, quality assurance, and production environments. </li><li>Monitors and reports project risks and issues to the Applications Development Manager, shareholders, and agency leadership. </li> </ul>Data and Report Analysis: Provides professional, experienced data analysis and report development and analysis for assigned IT Business Applications. Tasks: <ul><li>Gathers an understanding of the business processes from users, translates report requirements into detailed IT design specifications to address business unit and legislative data requests. </li><li>Regularly uses Structure Query Language (SQL) Management Console to develop SQL statements to retrieve data for troubleshooting complex logic controls for reporting, screen outputs, and all aspects of IT system and data accuracy. </li><li>Provides data analysis from IT systems for the purpose of data mapping requirements, assessing data integrity issues, and determining data-cleansing efforts based on that assessment. </li><li>Develops and supports data dashboards and data visualizations on platforms such as Tableau and ArcGIS Online systems. </li><li>Develops and integrates datasets and reports from IT business systems for data dashboards and visualizations for platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS Online systems or other data visualization tools. </li> </ul>IT Application Testing: Provides professional, experienced system testing skills for assigned IT Business Applications. Tasks: <ul><li>Develops IT testing scripts for users, as needed, for IT applications to ensure business rules/requirements are met as designed, using established business processes as a guide. </li><li>Tests IT application changes and new development using such scripts. </li><li>Coordinates with users for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure tested items meet desired results. </li><li>Provides direct input to the release management processes before IT applications are moved to production. </li><li>Documents IT application bugs and works with application developers for resolution. </li><li>Updates IT application specifications and supporting documentation. </li> </ul>Keeps Current with Technology/Training: Stays current with IT business analyst, data analysis, and software testing best practices, trends, technology, and threats. Works with IT staff, system users, and agency management when needed. Tasks include: <ul><li>Performs research and development of new technology, as assigned. </li><li>Attends trainings, conferences, and other events to maintain or develop skills. </li><li>Maintain awareness of potential external threats or risks to the security posture of the application portfolio. </li> </ul>Required Experience: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or related field OR four additional years of professional IT experience. </li><li>5 years of experience in business analysis, information analysis/data management, or application development. Experience may be concurrent. </li><li>2 years of experience with data analysis, data management, or other data disciplines. Experience may be concurrent. </li> </ul>This position works independently or on teams with only administrative direction. Uses knowledge developed over a period of time to complete highly complex tasks, including developing new processes and working with high-profile customers and stakeholders. Business and Data Analysis: <ul><li>Professional-Level software development life cycle practices to include planning, analysis, design, and testing. </li><li>Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills paying close attention to details. </li><li>Strong liaison skills in listening, verbal and written communication; Interpret and translate business needs to IT management and technical staff. </li><li>Strong organization skills to manage priority workload; identify and plan for workload changes as unplanned issues arise. </li><li>Experienced, professional-level understanding of the software development life cycle practices to include planning, analysis, design, and testing. </li><li>Experienced, professional-level understanding of IT system architecture and security concepts and methods. </li> </ul>Customer Focus: <ul><li>Focuses on the customer's business requirements, rather than their own. </li><li>Seeks customer feedback and ensures needs have been fully met. </li><li>Delivers products and services when and where the customer needs them. </li><li>Explores options when unable to deliver a requested product or service, and pursues solutions until the customer is satisfied. </li> </ul>Leadership: <ul><li>Demonstrates ability to work effectively with people of different abilities and skill levels. </li> </ul>Judgment & Decision Making Ability: <ul><li>Ability to think strategically while applying pragmatism to individual situations and solutions. </li><li>Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations consistent with organizational objectives. </li><li>Ability to apply incremental tactical solutions with a focus on results while moving toward a higher-level strategic goal. </li> </ul>Preferred/Desired Qualifications: <ul><li>Prior experience implementing or managing IT application systems that cross organizational and agency boundaries. </li><li>Experience developing or supporting IT business applications using Tableau, ArcGIS Online, or Power BI. </li><li>Experience testing and managing test activities on IT applications and data systems. </li> </ul>To be considered for this position the following are needed: <ul><li>A complete and detailed online application. </li><li>A cover letter (enter online). </li><li>At least three professional references (enter online). </li> </ul>For questions about this recruitment, please contact our recruitment team via email: <a > </a> - please reference the job number in your message. Work from Anywhere in Washington State: This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days. Technical support: Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at <a > </a>. Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity: The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at <a > </a>. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details. #J-18808-Ljbffr

<h3>IT Business Analyst - Journey (GIS Specialist) </h3>At the Department of Commerce we strive to be creative, collaborative, and trusted. We identify opportunities to deliver critical funding and services to strengthen communities and aim to promote equity in all aspects of our work. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we work to foster an environment where all individuals are valued and respected. This position provides leadership, consultation and expert services for major, high risk/impact, and mission critical GIS projects, business intelligence, data management and applications with a technical specialization in the discipline of GIS. Serves as a specialist in the area of GIS technologies and technical spatial data management to administer the ArcGIS system. It is primary application, system, and data architect for the agency’s enterprise Geographic Information Systems. This position is the lead GIS solutions architect devising creative approaches and designs, develops, tests, implements, maintains and supports mission critical business functions for GIS applications for the agency. Provide Advanced GIS Technology Business Consultation for Business Intelligence and Analytics Tasks: <ol><li>Serve as the key agency specialist for workflow and business analysis to agency customers who want GIS technology solutions for business intelligence, analytical problems, and other opportunities involving geospatial information. </li><li>Provide expert consultation and specialized analysis, design, development, and testing for major organization-wide, high risk/impact, or other critical GIS projects and applications. </li><li>When custom application development is required, work with assigned application developers to develop highly usable geospatial user interface components. </li><li>Assists in establishing an agency GIS Governance and technology committee to facilitate discussions to plan for increasing use of web-based GIS technology. </li><li>Perform complex spatial data analysis, data development, and data transformations to meet the needs of customers. </li><li>Participate and present at internal and external forums to market the resources and abilities of the GIS Technology Services. </li> </ol>Lead activities as it relates to design, develop, implementation, maintenance, and support of the GIS solution architectures and application environments. Tasks: <ol><li>Recommend to IT management the scope, strategy and solution architectures for new and existing GIS application implementations. </li><li>Develops, implements, and improves programming standards, guidelines, and best practices for web and GIS application development. </li><li>Performs complex analysis on the impact of new requirements on GIS and related systems. </li><li>Builds prototype applications to demonstrate the benefits of new software tools. </li> </ol>Designs, develops, tests, deploys and supports critical business functions and custom GIS applications Tasks: <ol><li>Designs, develops, tests, implements, maintains and supports custom GIS Applications using JavaScript, C#, XML, SQL statements and other development tools. </li><li>Gathers and refines GIS and data requirements from customers; performs data and process analysis and designs technical specifications. </li><li>Integrates GIS software applications with existing business applications. </li><li>Builds prototype applications to demonstrate the benefits of new GIS applications. </li> </ol>Provides guidance, consultation, and training on GIS software development disciplines and methodologies. Tasks: <ol><li>Determines best practices for implementing GIS software and hardware. </li><li>Generates quality standards and maintains overall integrity of the applications and databases. </li><li>Assists program areas with data analysis and visualization options. </li> </ol>Provides resolution to highly complex customer complaints and problems relating to all aspects of GIS. Tasks: <ol><li>Diagnoses problems and evaluates enhancement requests from users. </li><li>Enhances productivity and facilitates access to GIS functionality and data. </li><li>Troubleshoots and resolves problems that occur in the GIS application environment. </li> </ol>Required Experience: <ol><li>A Bachelor of Science degree in GIS, geography, cartography, computer science, information systems, science, or related fields and four (4) years of experience working with GIS. </li><li>Five years recent experience designing, developing, and deploying Geographic Information Systems applications. </li><li>Five years recent professional level working experience building custom applications with ArcGIS. </li><li>Five years experience troubleshooting technical issues and providing support on GIS applications. </li><li>Knowledge and experience in all systems development life cycle stages. </li> </ol>Competencies: <ol><li>Advanced knowledge of the ArcGIS products. </li><li>Ability to establish workflow and data standard procedures for creating standard and custom GIS products. </li><li>Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing complex technical concepts. </li> </ol>Preferred/Desired Qualifications: <ol><li>Experience with business analysis as it relates to GIS mapping applications. </li><li>Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology. </li> </ol>To be considered for this position the following are needed: <ol><li>A complete and detailed online application. </li><li>A cover letter (enter online). </li><li>At least three professional references (enter online). </li> </ol>Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans. #J-18808-Ljbffr

IT Business Analyst - Journey (GIS Specialist)  At the  Department of Commerce  we strive to be creative, collaborative, and trusted. We identify opportunities to deliver critical funding and services to strengthen communities and aim to promote equity in all aspects of our work. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we work to foster an environment where all individuals are valued and respected.
This position provides leadership, consultation and expert services for major, high risk/impact, and mission critical GIS projects, business intelligence, data management and applications with a technical specialization in the discipline of GIS.
Serves as a specialist in the area of GIS technologies and technical spatial data management to administer the ArcGIS system. It is primary application, system, and data architect for the agency’s enterprise Geographic Information Systems. This position is the lead GIS solutions architect devising creative approaches and designs, develops, tests, implements, maintains and supports mission critical business functions for GIS applications for the agency.
Provide Advanced GIS Technology Business Consultation for Business Intelligence and Analytics
Tasks:
Serve as the key agency specialist for workflow and business analysis to agency customers who want GIS technology solutions for business intelligence, analytical problems, and other opportunities involving geospatial information.
Provide expert consultation and specialized analysis, design, development, and testing for major organization-wide, high risk/impact, or other critical GIS projects and applications.
When custom application development is required, work with assigned application developers to develop highly usable geospatial user interface components.
Assists in establishing an agency GIS Governance and technology committee to facilitate discussions to plan for increasing use of web-based GIS technology.
Perform complex spatial data analysis, data development, and data transformations to meet the needs of customers.
Participate and present at internal and external forums to market the resources and abilities of the GIS Technology Services.
Lead activities as it relates to design, develop, implementation, maintenance, and support of the GIS solution architectures and application environments.
Tasks:
Recommend to IT management the scope, strategy and solution architectures for new and existing GIS application implementations.
Develops, implements, and improves programming standards, guidelines, and best practices for web and GIS application development.
Performs complex analysis on the impact of new requirements on GIS and related systems.
Builds prototype applications to demonstrate the benefits of new software tools.
Designs, develops, tests, deploys and supports critical business functions and custom GIS applications
Tasks:
Designs, develops, tests, implements, maintains and supports custom GIS Applications using JavaScript, C#, XML, SQL statements and other development tools.
Gathers and refines GIS and data requirements from customers; performs data and process analysis and designs technical specifications.
Integrates GIS software applications with existing business applications.
Builds prototype applications to demonstrate the benefits of new GIS applications.
Provides guidance, consultation, and training on GIS software development disciplines and methodologies.
Tasks:
Determines best practices for implementing GIS software and hardware.
Generates quality standards and maintains overall integrity of the applications and databases.
Assists program areas with data analysis and visualization options.
Provides resolution to highly complex customer complaints and problems relating to all aspects of GIS.
Tasks:
Diagnoses problems and evaluates enhancement requests from users.
Enhances productivity and facilitates access to GIS functionality and data.
Troubleshoots and resolves problems that occur in the GIS application environment.
Required Experience:
A Bachelor of Science degree in GIS, geography, cartography, computer science, information systems, science, or related fields and four (4) years of experience working with GIS.
Five years recent experience designing, developing, and deploying Geographic Information Systems applications.
Five years recent professional level working experience building custom applications with ArcGIS.
Five years experience troubleshooting technical issues and providing support on GIS applications.
Knowledge and experience in all systems development life cycle stages.
Competencies:
Advanced knowledge of the ArcGIS products.
Ability to establish workflow and data standard procedures for creating standard and custom GIS products.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing complex technical concepts.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Experience with business analysis as it relates to GIS mapping applications.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology.
To be considered for this position the following are needed:
A complete and detailed online application.
A cover letter (enter online).
At least three professional references (enter online).
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including:
medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans.

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Interviews will be scheduled between November 25th and 26th for selected Candidates.
At the  Department of Commerce  we strive to be creative, collaborative, and trusted. We identify opportunities to deliver critical funding and services to strengthen communities and aim to promote equity in all aspects of our work. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we work to foster an environment where all individuals are valued and respected. We cultivate an environment in which we continuously learn, and we own our work.
This position is part of the Workforce Planning and Development Team and reports to the HR Workforce Planning and Development Manager. This position is responsible for the business administration of all HR related computer systems and comprehensive stewardship and analysis of the agency’s human resource and people related data, public records and ethics. This position will support the agency’s equity, diversity and inclusion data which is integrated into policies, processes, programs, plans and decisions that strengthen communities in Washington State.
Responsibilities:   Provides expert advice and consultation to agency staff including executive leadership regarding performance measurement, metric development and analysis to inform data focused data-driven decision making.
Identify, evaluate, collect, analyze and interpret Human Resource information and data to meet the agency’s mission and business needs.
Makes recommendations regarding highly complex, unprecedented issues involving organizational change, performance measurement, process improvement and policy development.
Advise and develop metrics to track and measure accomplishments of the agency diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals and actions.
Responsible for ensuring measures adhere to best practices and agency requirements prior to implementation.
Develop and present complex reports and reporting processes to extract accurate data from multiple technology sources.
Advises division staff on establishing tools needed to document, record, and measure impacts of DEI efforts.
Promotes data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.
Supervises other HR staff who have relevant data collection and reporting responsibilities.
Develop data visualization reports using charts, graphs, and other visuals for easier consumption of data.
Works with data owners to interpret data and create stories.
Establishes standard HR Commerce reports, based on agency’s needs.
Conducts data analysis and advises data owners on historical trends.
Produces HR Manual Chapters, guidance and training documents to detail internal process.
Works with and provides expert advice to measure owners including members of executive leadership.
Prioritize data reporting needs, and other tasks, from internal stakeholders and partners.
Minimum Qualifications:  A  total combination of nine (9) years  of combined experience and/or education in business administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field.  Five (5) years of the total combination of demonstrated experience and/or education must be in two (2) or more of the following areas:
Conducting Research
Analyzing policies, laws, rules or regulations
Conducting business analysis and developing requirements
Leading business projects
Managing business operations
Business policy development
Developing data dashboard and/or data reports
The professional experience must include a minimum of one (1) year of experience supervising professional staff.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Competencies:   Ability to learn and understand the language and concepts of our Commerce equity & belonging culture.
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness.
Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships.
Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued.
Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion.
Other Competencies:   Ability to communicate professionally.
Ability to develop expert level solutions using relational databases.
Ability to retrieve and build complex data sets using Excel.
Ability to use conceptual and analytical thinking.
Ability to collaborate, and effectively engage, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of SAP transactions for management of databases.
Desired Qualifications:   Experience providing advice or consultation on complex projects.
Experience with both qualitative and quantitative analysis and research methods.
Experience managing projects.
Experience with the full Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with SmartSheet and PowerBI.
Experience supporting a diverse and confidential Human Resources team.
Knowledge of the basic principles of data warehouse architecture.
Knowledge and application of Lean process improvement principles.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity the Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.

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Interviews will be scheduled between November 25th and 26th for selected Candidates.
At the Department of Commerce we strive to be creative, collaborative, and trusted. We identify opportunities to deliver critical funding and services to strengthen communities and aim to promote equity in all aspects of our work. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we work to foster an environment where all individuals are valued and respected. We cultivate an environment in which we continuously learn, and we own our work.
This position is part of the Workforce Planning and Development Team and reports to the HR Workforce Planning and Development Manager. This position is responsible for the business administration of all HR related computer systems and comprehensive stewardship and analysis of the agency’s human resource and people related data, public records and ethics. This position will support the agency’s equity, diversity and inclusion data which is integrated into policies, processes, programs, plans and decisions that strengthen communities in Washington State.
Responsibilities: Provides expert advice and consultation to agency staff including executive leadership regarding performance measurement, metric development and analysis to inform data focused data-driven decision making.
Identify, evaluate, collect, analyze and interpret Human Resource information and data to meet the agency’s mission and business needs.
Makes recommendations regarding highly complex, unprecedented issues involving organizational change, performance measurement, process improvement and policy development.
Advise and develop metrics to track and measure accomplishments of the agency diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals and actions.
Responsible for ensuring measures adhere to best practices and agency requirements prior to implementation.
Develop and present complex reports and reporting processes to extract accurate data from multiple technology sources.
Advises division staff on establishing tools needed to document, record, and measure impacts of DEI efforts.
Promotes data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.
Supervises other HR staff who have relevant data collection and reporting responsibilities.
Develop data visualization reports using charts, graphs, and other visuals for easier consumption of data.
Works with data owners to interpret data and create stories.
Establishes standard HR Commerce reports, based on agency’s needs.
Conducts data analysis and advises data owners on historical trends.
Produces HR Manual Chapters, guidance and training documents to detail internal process.
Works with and provides expert advice to measure owners including members of executive leadership.
Prioritize data reporting needs, and other tasks, from internal stakeholders and partners.
Minimum Qualifications: A total combination of nine (9) years of combined experience and/or education in business administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of the total combination of demonstrated experience and/or education must be in two (2) or more of the following areas:
Conducting Research
Analyzing policies, laws, rules or regulations
Conducting business analysis and developing requirements
Leading business projects
Managing business operations
Business policy development
Developing data dashboard and/or data reports
The professional experience must include a minimum of one (1) year of experience supervising professional staff.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Competencies: Ability to learn and understand the language and concepts of our Commerce equity & belonging culture.
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness.
Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships.
Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued.
Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion.
Other Competencies: Ability to communicate professionally.
Ability to develop expert level solutions using relational databases.
Ability to retrieve and build complex data sets using Excel.
Ability to use conceptual and analytical thinking.
Ability to collaborate, and effectively engage, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of SAP transactions for management of databases.
Desired Qualifications: Experience providing advice or consultation on complex projects.
Experience with both qualitative and quantitative analysis and research methods.
Experience managing projects.
Experience with the full Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with SmartSheet and PowerBI.
Experience supporting a diverse and confidential Human Resources team.
Knowledge of the basic principles of data warehouse architecture.
Knowledge and application of Lean process improvement principles.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity the Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.

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